Wheelchair Sports annual “Night with the Thunder”

When: Friday, March 25th
Time: 7:05 pm

Versus the Tulsa Oilers at the INTRUST Bank Arena. Come support the Thunder and participate in the Annual Thunder Jersey Auction to benefit WSI.

Ticket Prices:
WSI Members are $5, Guest tickets are $10 each.
(Must RSVP by March 22nd for discount)

To reserve your tickets email Grady at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Ticket pick-up will be arranged thru Grady upon making your RSVP.

See flier for more details.

Rink Management Services To Introduce Sled Hockey to the Wichita Ice Center

Wichita, KS, DATE, 2100 - Sled ("sledge") hockey, the growing new sport for the disabled, will be introduced to the Wichita Ice Center in April by managers Rink Management Services, it was announced today.

Sled (or "sledge" hockey) originated in Sweden when two men who had lost the use of their legs designed a special sled that would allow them to continue to play hockey. The original sled had two skate blades on a metal frame that allowed the puck to pass underneath and two round poles with bike handles for sticks. Although there are many restrictions to the measurements and weight of the sledges used in the Paralympic Games, little has changed from the original design to the sleds that exist today.

Carl Sasyn, Rink Management Services Regional Manager, said his company has been considering sled hockey at the WIC for a while, and has been working directly with USA Hockey to make it happen.

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The 11^th annual Plunder vs Thunder wheelchair hockey fundrasier is back. The game will take place March 17th @ 7 PM. After the game the Thunder Jersey's will be action off.

Location: Wichita State University – Heskett Center 2nd floor gyms
Cost: Adults--$4, Children 6yrs-12yrs--$2, Under 6—FREE

Tickets can be purchased at Thunder games, through WSI board members, or at the Heskett door on game night.

Contact Grady-- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or Nick-- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Once again the Plunder vs Thunder wheelchair hockey game was a blast.  We had great participation and best of all nobody got hurt this year – just kidding.  2009 was our 10th year in playing the Wichita Thunder and despite the slowing economy it was a great fund raiser for Wheelchair Sports Inc.

We are always looking for participants to join us in playing hockey.  We generally start practicing once a week beginning in December and practice until WSU spring break.  Playing wheelchair hockey is fun and is great exercise.  If you are interested please Contact: Grady Landrum or Mark Stever.