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Thunderbolts sign Sparkes; Waive Douglas

On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by the signing of forward Sullivan Sparkes.

Sparkes recently turned pro with the ECHL's Iowa Heartlanders, appearing in two games.  Prior to Iowa, Sparkes had just concluded his college playing career at Wilfred Laurier University, scoring 12 goals and 33 points in 66 games between 2021-2024.  The Waterloo, Ontario native also had a lengthy junior hockey career, playing 179 games of major junior hockey with the OHL's Oshawa Generals and the QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders, scoring 23 goals and 53 points between 2015-2019, before finishing the junior career in the MJAHL with Summerside and Pictor, and in the OJHL with Trenton between 2019-2020, putting up a combined 32 goals and 86 points in 69 games.

In additional transaction news, defenseman Michael Douglas has been placed on waivers. 

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Thunderbolts sign Slegers to PTO; Release Herringer from PTO

On Tuesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by the signing of defenseman Josh Slegers to a professional tryout (PTO).

Slegers, a native of Simcoe, Ontario, has played the last two seasons with the Delhi Flames of the WOSHL, playing 29 games and scoring 1 goal and 11 points between 2022-2024.  From 2017-2020, Slegers played at the University of Windsor, scoring 2 goals and 14 points in 50 games.  In junior hockey, Slegers played five seasons between the SOJHL and GOJHL, scoring 36 goals and 94 points in 223 games with the Norfolk Rebels, St. Thomas Stars, Waterloo Siskins and Elmira Sugar Kings, and won the GOJHL league championship with Elmira in 2016-17 as an alternate captain.

In additional transaction news, forward Nic Herringer has been released from his professional tryout (PTO). 

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Vasjonkin's Late Goal Lifts Thunderbolts over Ice Flyer, 3-2

Evansville, In.:  Deadlocked at 2-2 in the third period’s final stretch, Vadim Vasjonkin scored with only 16.6 seconds remaining to break the tie and win the game for Evansville, 3-2 over Pensacola at Ford Center on Sunday afternoon.   The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Friday, March 22nd against the Peoria Rivermen, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.

Matthew Hobbs opened the scoring with a breakaway goal at 13:36 of the first period, assisted by Brendan Harrogate and Jordan Spadafore to give the Thunderbolts a 1-0 lead.  2:55 into the second period, another breakaway resulted in Evansville taking a 2-0 lead as Harrogate scored unassisted.  Pensacola bounced back as Lucas Herrmann scored on a power play at 5:08 to trim Evansville’s lead to 2-1, followed by Malik Johnson at 14:19 to tie the game.  Despite getting into penalty trouble again in the third period, Evansville’s penalty kill units managed to get the job done, and along with a couple more brilliant saves from Ty Taylor, kept the game tied at 2-2 until Vadim Vasjonkin’s turnaround shot with 16.6 seconds remaining snuck its’ way into the Pensacola net for the game-winning goal from Harrogate and Nick Prestia.

Harrogate led the way with a goal and two assists, while Hobbs and Vasjonkin each scored one goal.  In goal, Ty Taylor made 31 saves on 33 shots for his 3rd win of the season.  The Thunderbolts and Ice Flyers meet again on March 29th at Pensacola Bay Center.

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season.  Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the SPHL.  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

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Thunderbolts Shutout 3-0 in Huntsville

Huntsville, Al.:  Despite a stronger effort in both ends of the ice and fewer penalties, the Thunderbolts were unable to solve Havoc goaltender Mike Robinson, as they fell 3-0 in Huntsville on Saturday night.   The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Sunday, March 10th against the Pensacola Ice Flyers, puck drop at 3:00pm CT.

Despite several high-quality chances early, the Thunderbolts were unable to grab the first lead.  Instead, the Havoc took a 1-0 lead in the first period, as Craig McCabe scored at 10:29.  The second period was close but scoreless, as the Thunderbolts twice hit the post but could not score.  Huntsville extended their lead early in the third period, as Doug Elgstam scored at 1:49, later followed by Phil Elgstam on a power play at 15:39 to put Evansville behind by a 3-0 score.  In goal, Ty Taylor made 30 saves on 33 shots.  The Thunderbolts and Havoc do not meet again this regular season.

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season.  Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the SPHL.  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

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Kirton Scores Twice in 5-3 Loss in Huntsville

Huntsville, Al.:  In his return from the ECHL, Scott Kirton made a tremendous impact, scoring twice and adding an assist.  However, it was not enough as the Thunderbolts fell 5-3 to the Havoc in Huntsville on Friday night.   The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Sunday, March 10th against the Pensacola Ice Flyers, puck drop at 3:00pm CT.

Kirton scored the first goal of the game, his 50th as an Evansville Thunderbolt, coming at 4:56 from Matthew Hobbs and Nick Prestia to give Evansville the first lead of the night.  However, an Evansville penalty turned the tide of momentum, as the Havoc scored on the power play for their first of four goals in less than six minutes to take a 4-1 lead, with goals from Dylan Stewart at 7:34, Alex Kielczewski at 9:04, Eric Henderson at 10:23, and David Thomson at 13:26.  The fourth goal resulted in a goaltending change as Brendahn Brawley was swapped for Ty Taylor. The change helped give the Thunderbolts a boost, as they shut down the Havoc for the rest of the first period and were able to get some pressure going in the attacking zone again.

The Thunderbolts’ best period was the second period, outshooting the Havoc 10-6 and scoring the lone goal, as Kirton scored unassisted at 15:24 to make it a 4-2 game.  The third period started strong as well, as Myles Abbate scored from Kirton only 26 seconds into the third period to bring Evansville to within only a 4-3 deficit.  Penalties ended their momentum however, as the Havoc scored another power play goal from Stewart at 11:23 to give the Havoc a 5-3 lead.  Despite gaining a 5-on-3 power play opportunity of their own shortly afterward, the Thunderbolts could not convert and were denied any further goals the rest of the way, falling by a 5-3 score.

Kirton finished with two goals and an assist, while Abbate scored one goal.  In goal, Brawley made 11 saves on 15 shots before being swapped for Taylor, who stopped 24 of 25 shots the rest of the way.  The Thunderbolts and Havoc meet again on Saturday, March 9th at Von Braun Center.

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season.  Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the SPHL.  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

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