The 2008–09 Wichita Thunder season was the 17th season of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas. Rookie coach Brent Bilodeau was hired in mid-June 2008, following the worst season in franchise history. In 2008–09, the Thunder finished 20–41–3, tying the team record set the previous season for the fewest victories. The 2007–08 and 2008–2009 seasons were the two worst back-to-back seasons in Wichita Thunder history.
Regular season
Conference standings
Northern Conference y-Colorado Eagles 64 45 15 4 94 275 195 x-Mississippi RiverKings 64 44 17 3 91 242 166 x-Oklahoma City Blazers 64 39 18 7 85 202 158x-Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 64 39 19 6 84 196 169x-Rocky Mountain Rage 64 32 26 6 70 220 219 e-Rapid City Rush 64 22 33 9 53 183 231e-Tulsa Oilers 64 18 38 8 44 179 270e-Wichita Thunder 64 20 41 3 43 168 230
Note: x - clinched playoff spot; y - clinched conference title; e - eliminated from playoff contention
Awards Regular Season Player Award Awarded Tim Boron Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week December 22, 2008
See also 2008–09 CHL season
References
External links 2008–09 Wichita Thunder season at Hockey Database