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Latest News
Thunderbolts Re-Sign Kenny Britton for the 2023-24 Season
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the re-signing of forward Kenny Britton for the 2023-24 season. The Thunderbolts’ 2023-24 season will get underway on Saturday, October 21st at Ford Center as they host the Huntsville Havoc.
Britton returns to the Thunderbolts after playing 4 games with Evansville in the 2022-23 season, engaging in two fights and holding an even plus/minus rating. Prior to making his professional debut with Evansville, the Brantford, Ontario native played college hockey in British Columbia, Canada for the University of Victoria between 2017-2022, scoring 8 goals and 20 points in 68 total games, and finishing his tenure as the team captain in 2021-22. Britton also played junior hockey in the VIJHL between 2015-17 for Campbell River and Victoria, winning the VIJHL championship with Victoria in 2016. In reaction to returning to the Thunderbolts, Britton commented: “I couldn’t be more excited to come back to the City of Evansville and play in front of the great fans every night at Ford Center!”
In reaction to re-signing Britton, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes commented: “Kenny is great in the locker room and provides energy and grit on the ice each and every day.”
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our 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 Sign Grayson Valente for 2023-24 Season
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the signing of defenseman Grayson Valente for the 2023-24 season. The Thunderbolts’ 2023-24 season will get underway on Saturday, October 21st at Ford Center as they host the Huntsville Havoc.
Valente played the past two seasons in Europe, beginning his professional career with HK Levice of the Slovakia-2 league in 2021-22, followed by the 2022-23 season with Chiefs Leuven of Belgium’s BeNeLiga. The Vancouver, British Columbia native tallied 4 assists in 32 games with HK Levice, before having a breakout season offensively with Chiefs Leuven in 2022-23, scoring 4 goals and 17 points in 18 regular season games along with 5 goals and 9 points in 7 playoff games. Prior to turning pro, Valente played his most recent junior hockey with the Austin Bruins of the NAHL in 2020-21, and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL between 2017-2020. In reaction to signing with Evansville, Valente commented: “I’m really excited for the opportunity to play in Evansville this season. I’ve spoken with guys from the team, and they had nothing but good things to say about Coach Bes and the organization. After hearing about Coach’s plans for the season and the support the team gets from the fans, I knew this is where I wanted to be!”
In reaction to signing Valente, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes commented: “Grayson is a really good skater that defends well, and also has the ability to contribute offensively. He is very excited about playing in Evansville.”
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our 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 Sign Tyler Vanuden for 2023-24 Season
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the signing of forward Tyler Vanuden for the 2023-24 season. The Thunderbolts’ 2023-24 season will get underway on Saturday, October 21st at Ford Center as they host the Huntsville Havoc.
Vanuden spent the past two seasons at Buffalo State College, finishing strong in 2022-23 with 12 goals and 22 points in 27 games. Vanuden also played two seasons at Finlandia University between 2019-2021. In total, Vanuden recorded 22 goals and 45 points in 83 games of college hockey. Prior to college, the native of Fort Francis, Ontario spent several seasons in junior hockey, most notably with the AJHL’s Brooks Bandits, the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs and Cowichan Valley Capitals, along with the Victoria Cougars of the VIJHL, with whom Vanuden won the league’s championship in 2018-19. In reaction to signing with Evansville, Vanuden commented: “I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to turn pro with Evansville. I can’t wait to get there, get on the ice and get Ford Center rocking on game night!”
In reaction to signing Vanuden, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes commented: “Tyler is a highly skilled player who creates offense. He had a big senior year at college, found his confidence and is looking to build on that this season.”
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our 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 Sign Hayden Ford for 2023-24 Season
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the signing of defenseman Hayden Ford for the 2023-24 season. The Thunderbolts’ 2023-24 season will get underway on Saturday, October 21st at Ford Center as they host the Huntsville Havoc.
Ford comes to Evansville following five years at Buffalo State College, scoring 3 goals and 32 points between 2018-2023. Prior to college, the Medford, New Jersey native previously played two seasons of junior hockey in the EHL for the Philadelphia Revolution, scoring 3 goals and 42 points in 78 games between 2016-2018. In reaction to signing with Evansville, Ford commented: “I’m extremely excited to play this season in Evansville, I’ve heard nothing but great things about the organization and the city! I can’t wait to get started, I’m looking forward to contributing my all to the team’s success while playing in front of such a dedicated and passionate fan base at Ford Center!”
In reaction to adding Ford, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes commented: “Hayden skates well and has a high hockey IQ. He is a good defender whose abilities will also help our transition game.”
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our 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 Re-Sign Mathieu Cloutier for the 2023-24 Season
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the re-signing of forward Mathieu Cloutier for the 2023-24 season. The Thunderbolts’ 2023-24 season will get underway on Saturday, October 21st at Ford Center as they host the Huntsville Havoc.
Cloutier returns to the Thunderbolts after playing 39 games for Evansville in 2022-23, scoring 10 goals and 14 points in 39 games. The native of Gatineau, Quebec previously played for the Peoria Rivermen in 2021-22, scoring 7 goals and 17 points in 40 games. Prior to turning professional, Cloutier played junior hockey for his hometown Gatineau Flames of the QJHL, scoring 49 goals and 113 points in 140 games between 2017-2020. In reaction to returning to the Thunderbolts for a second season, Cloutier commented: “I am so excited to be coming back to Evansville. There is nothing better than the energy from our fans at Ford Center on game night.”
In reaction to re-signing Cloutier, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes commented: “Mathieu is entering his third professional season and has tons of skill, we are excited to see him flourish this season.”
Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our 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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