2003-04 Wichita Thunder Roster
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Team Record: 35-24-1 (SO: 0-4) - 75 points
in the CHL's Northwest Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Derek Laxdal (35-24, 5 OTL)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: 123,219, Avg. 3,851 in 32 home dates
2003-04 Wichita Thunder StatisticsTeam Record: 35-24-1 (SO: 0-4) - 75 points
in the CHL's Northwest Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Derek Laxdal (35-24, 5 OTL)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: 123,219, Avg. 3,851 in 32 home dates
The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League ended the 2003-04 season with a record of 35 wins and 24 losses (and 1 overtime losses), with a 0-4 showing in shootouts for 75 points in the CHL's Northwest Division.
The Thunder scored 194 goals and conceded 197. Adam Calder netted 38 goals for Wichita, while Travis Clayton accounted for 52 assists. Nathan Grobins earned 28 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.49 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Derek Laxdal coached the team. The 2003-04 Wichita Thunder lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Allman | C | May 2, 1978 | 5'10" | 174 | L | London, ON CAN |
| J.P. Beilsten | F | November 20, 1981 | 5'11" | 185 | R | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Joe Blaznek | LW/C | September 8, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Allen Park, MI USA |
| Mark Cairns | G | February 7, 1979 | 5'8" | 185 | L | Little Britain, ON Canada |
| Adam Calder | LW | March 28, 1976 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Portage la Prairie, MB Canada |
| Matt Carney | G | June 13, 1978 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Bridgewater, MA USA |
| Travis Clayton | C | March 9, 1976 | 5'8" | 181 | L | Paradise Hill, SK Canada |
| Jerry Cunningham | C | April 3, 1977 | High Prairie, AB Canada | |||
| Tyler Deis | RW | July 10, 1974 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Terry Denike | G | April 16, 1981 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Burlington, ON |
| Jason Duda | LW | May 5, 1975 | 5'10" | 187 | L | Sexsmith, AB Canada |
| Rico Fatticci | D | March 3, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Hibbing, MN USA |
| Mark Gowan | G | March 15, 1975 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Darryl Green | D | April 9, 1978 | 6'0" | 201 | Chatham, ON Canada | |
| Nathan Grobins | G | June 6, 1972 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Houston, BC Canada |
| Les Hrapchak | D | March 9, 1978 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Wakaw, SK CAN |
| Mark Kolesar | C | January 23, 1973 | 6'1" | 188 | R | Neepawa, MB Canada |
| Tye Korbl | F | February 24, 1980 | 5'8" | 165 | Grafton, ND USA | |
| Tom Kotsopoulos | C | January 7, 1981 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Unionville, ON Canada |
| Chris Legg | C | February 19, 1980 | 6'1" | 190 | L | London, ON CAN |
| Jeff Leiter | C | April 27, 1973 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Gimli, MB CAN |
| Chris Low | LW | July 2, 1976 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Foxwarren, MB Canada |
| Mike Lucci | F | December 4, 1978 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Parma, OH USA |
| Chad Mazurak | D | April 18, 1978 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Ryan McLean | C | September 1, 1980 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Brandon, MB CAN |
| Nate Metcalf | D | February 20, 1980 | 6'4" | 205 | L | East Grand Forks, MN |
| Ryan Olynyk | RW | August 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 181 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Tony Owens | D | November 10, 1977 | 6'3" | 209 | Winnipeg, MB CAN | |
| Tyler Palmiscno | G | December 27, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | East Grand Forks, MN USA | |
| Brent Rumble | LW | November 13, 1978 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Blenheim, ON Canada |
| Peter Runkel | D | October 31, 1978 | 6'1" | 201 | R | Eagan, MN USA |
| Anders Strome | RW | November 23, 1981 | 6'3" | 209 | L | Winnipeg, MB CAN |
| Alex Todd | D | October 22, 1978 | 6'3" | 231 | R | Rice Lake, WI USA |
| Jan Vrtik | D | February 10, 1978 | 5'10" | 187 | L | Zvolen, SVK |
