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Evansville, In.: The Thunderbolts’ incredible run through the President’s Cup Playoffs came to a victorious end on Thursday night at Ford Center, with Aidan Litke’s overtime goal completing the...
Knoxville, Tn.: Coming back from a 3-2 deficit late in regulation, Scott Kirton scored to force overtime, where Derek Contessa scored 7:07 into the second overtime to win Game One of the President’s...
Evansville, In.: The Cinderella run continues for the Thunderbolts, as they came back from 1-0 down after one period to defeat the defending champions and #1-seeded Peoria Rivermen 3-1 on Friday...
Peoria, Ill.: Following two scoreless periods of hockey, the Thunderbolts scored twice in the third period to defeat the Peoria Rivermen 2-0 in Peoria on Wednesday night, bringing a hard-fought 1-0...
Huntsville, Ala.: For the second year in a row, the Thunderbolts have pulled off a comeback series victory against a Top-Two seeded team, defeating the Huntsville Havoc 4-3 at the Huntsville Ice Sports...
Evansville, In.: Behind a spectacular 47-save shutout from Cole Ceci along with clutch goals from Isaac Chapman and Derek Contessa, the Thunderbolts defeated the Havoc 2-0 on Friday night at Ford Center,...
On Tuesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of goaltender Talor Joseph to a Standard Player Contract (SPC). Price most recently played a...
On Saturday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by the signing of forward Ethan Price to a standard contract. Price most...
Fayetteville, NC.: In the Thunderbolts’ first game at Fayetteville in over five years, Mackenze Stewart scored his first goal as a Thunderbolt in dramatic fashion, scoring in overtime to defeat the...
On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced several transactions, led by the signings of defenseman Will van der Veen to a standard contract and...
Evansville, In.: After a late two-goal lead slipped away from Evansville, the Thunderbolts bent but did not break as they scored in the final minutes of regulation to defeat the Havoc 4-3 on Sunday...
On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by the signing of defenseman Mackenze Stewart. Stewart, a native of Calgary,...
Evansville, In.: After going 6-2-1 in the month of February, the Thunderbolts continued their strong play into the month of March, winning 6-2 over the Quad City Storm and pushing their point streak to...
On Saturday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of defenseman Jake Mendeszoon to a Professional Tryout (PTO). Mendeszoon joins the...
Evansville, In.: Although the Thunderbolts’ winning streak hit the end of its’ run at an impressive five games, the Thunderbolts did manage to gain a point to keep that streak rolling following a...
Pensacola, FL.: For the second time in three nights, the Thunderbolts rallied from two goals down in the third period to force overtime, where the Thunderbolts completed the three-game weekend sweep...
Pensacola, FL.: Tied 2-2 through 60 minutes of regulation, the Thunderbolts battled their way to a shootout, where they defeated the Ice Flyers 3-2 to secure their fourth win in a row on Saturday in...
Pensacola, FL.: Down 2-0 early in the third period, Evansville scored four consecutive goals in the final 9 minutes to win 4-3 over the Ice Flyers in Pensacola on Friday night. The Thunderbolts’ next...
On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of forward Nolan Dawson to a Professional Tryout (PTO). Dawson turns professional with the...
On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by the signing of defenseman Jake Jurgeneit. Jurgeneit joins the...
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (February 18, 2025) – The SPHL announced today that Cole Ceci and Tyson Gilmour of the Evansville Thunderbolts have been named the Warrior SPHL Co-Players of the Week for February...
Evansville, In.: The Thunderbolts broke a 2-2 tie in the third period with two goals from Matthew Hobbs and Isaac Chapman to defeat the Peoria Rivermen 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at Ford Center, as...
Evansville, In.: Back from ECHL call-up, Tyson Gilmour picked up two goals, including the game-winner with seven minutes remaining in the third period, to lead the Thunderbolts over Quad City 3-2 on...
On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the trade acquisition of forward Aidan Litke from the Birmingham Bulls in exchange for future...
Macon, Ga.: The Thunderbolts went down to Georgia for the only time this season and took care of business, responding from Friday’s loss with a statement 5-2 victory over the Mayhem in Macon on...
Evansville, In.: Behind outstanding goaltending from Cole Ceci and two clutch goals from Vili Vesalainen, the Thunderbolts secured a 2-1 win over the Pensacola Ice Flyers in front of over 4,100 fans...
On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of forward Isaac Chapman to a standard contract. Chapman turns professional with the...
Peoria, Ill.: Behind a season-best three power play goals along with a perfect night of penalty killing, the Thunderbolts emerged in the third period to defeat the Peoria Rivermen 4-3 in Peoria on...
On Friday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of defenseman Cameron MacPhee to a standard contract. MacPhee joins the Thunderbolts following 15...
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts, in conjunction with the SPHL, announce two changes to the Thunderbolts’ remaining 2024-25 game schedule. All remaining Thunderbolts home game dates and...