2004-05 Wichita Thunder Roster
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Team Record: 40-17-2 (SO: 0-1) - 83 points
in the CHL's Northwest Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Derek Laxdal (40-17, 3 OTL)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: 119,871, Avg. 3,996 in 30 home dates
2004-05 Wichita Thunder StatisticsTeam Record: 40-17-2 (SO: 0-1) - 83 points
in the CHL's Northwest Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Derek Laxdal (40-17, 3 OTL)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: 119,871, Avg. 3,996 in 30 home dates
The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League ended the 2004-05 season with a record of 40 wins and 17 losses (and 2 overtime losses), with a 0-1 showing in shootouts for 83 points in the CHL's Northwest Division.
The Thunder scored 210 goals and conceded 158. Travis Clayton netted 39 goals for Wichita, while Jason Duda and Joe Blaznek tallied 30 or more also. Jason Duda contributed 66 assists. Jamie Vandespyker topped the squad with 21 wins, plus Jason Flick added 15 or more wins, too. Jamie Vandespyker earned a 2.52 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Derek Laxdal coached the team. The 2004-05 Wichita Thunder lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Allison | LW | April 22, 1972 | 6'4" | 209 | L | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Joe Blaznek | LW/C | September 8, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Allen Park, MI USA |
| Mike Carter | LW | October 23, 1979 | 5'8" | 181 | L | Cambridge, ON CAN |
| Travis Clayton | C | March 9, 1976 | 5'8" | 181 | L | Paradise Hill, SK Canada |
| Mike Corneau | C | July 20, 1979 | 6'0" | 212 | Ottawa, ON Canada | |
| Jason Duda | LW | May 5, 1975 | 5'10" | 187 | L | Sexsmith, AB Canada |
| Tim Earl | F | September 1, 1981 | 5'10" | 194 | Troy, NY USA | |
| Paul Esdale | D | April 10, 1979 | 5'10" | 176 | L | Edmonton, AB CAN |
| Ryan Fairbarn | D | November 15, 1979 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Bradford, ON CAN |
| Jason Flick | G | April 13, 1979 | 6'2" | 209 | Sudbury, ON Canada | |
| Blake Forsyth | D | September 4, 1979 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB |
| Les Hrapchak | D | March 9, 1978 | 6'1" | 194 | L | Wakaw, SK CAN |
| John Kozoriz | C | March 16, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Komoka, ON Canada |
| Garrett Larson | LW | February 13, 1981 | 6'1" | 181 | L | Rycroft, AB CAN |
| Tyler Liebel | LW | July 21, 1982 | 5'10" | 195 | L | Osoyoos, Bri |
| 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 |
| Thomas Migdal | RW | March 7, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Lipton, SK Canada |
| Derek Parker | F | July 27, 1983 | 6'2" | 215 | L | Melville, SK |
| Brad Patterson | C | October 20, 1980 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Cranbrook, BC CAN |
| Kelly Sickavish | D | July 9, 1978 | 6'3" | 216 | L | North Vancouver, BC CAN |
| Jamie Vandespyker | G | May 21, 1980 | 6'1" | 185 | Campbellville, ON CAN |
