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Friday Mar. 24 7:05 PM	Pensacola Ice Flyers	Pensacola Bay Center Click to watch live
Saturday Mar. 25 7:05 PM	Pensacola Ice Flyers	Pensacola Bay Center Click to watch live
Sunday Mar. 26 4:05 PM	Pensacola Ice Flyers	Pensacola Bay Center Click to watch live
Thursday Mar. 30 7:00 PM	Birmingham Bulls	Pelham Civic Center Click to watch live

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Thunderbolts Aim to Clinch Playoffs This Weekend

After a full sweep of their three games over the past weekend against Macon and Peoria, the Thunderbolts are now only three points away from clinching a playoff spot as they enter their second of three consecutive weekends of three games each, beginning at home against the Huntsville Havoc this Thursday, followed by a road contest at Birmingham on Friday, before hosting the Bulls on Saturday night.

Behind a game-tying goal from Brendan Harrogate in the final two minutes and an overtime goal from Conner Jean, the Thunderbolts rallied to defeat Macon 4-3 in overtime on Friday, with Jean scoring an additional goal earlier in the game along with a goal from Scott Kirton. On Saturday, the Thunderbolts blanked the Mayhem 3-0 with goals from Jean, Alex Cohen, and Hayden Hulton, and 31 saves from Zane Steeves for his second shutout of the season. On Sunday in Peoria, the Thunderbolts defeated Peoria 3-2 in overtime, with power play goals in the first period from Tanner Butler and Aaron Huffnagle, and the overtime winner from Harrogate. Trevor Gorsuch was in net for both overtime wins, stopping 35 of 38 shots on Friday and 33 of 35 on Sunday. After the weekend, Huffnagle was named SPHL Player of the Week for his goal and five assists in the three games. The Thunderbolts climbed into 4^th place in the league standings and are only 7 points behind the Birmingham Bulls in 2^nd Place, with more games remaining than the Bulls, 1^st-Place Peoria, and 5^th-Place Knoxville. Teams who finish in 4^th Place or higher will secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, guaranteeing two home games for those teams if their first-round series goes to a full three games. Under the win percentage-based seeding system, the Thunderbolts only need a maximum of 3 more points to clinch a playoff berth and can clinch as early as this Friday.

The Thunderbolts host the Huntsville Havoc for their St. Patrick’s Day Game on Thursday, and after traveling to Birmingham on Friday night, will host the Bulls on Saturday night for Jurassic Night, all games starting at 7:00pm CT. Jurassic Night will feature specialty jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game, as well as a beer garden in the Ford Center Corner Club starting at 4pm, along with a Party in the Plaza outside Ford Center featuring live music by Hudsy. For tickets to Thursday and/or Saturday’s games, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office. Friday’s game can be viewed on SPHL TV with a paid subscription through HockeyTV or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts MixLr Channel or at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/live .

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Huffnagle Named SPHL Player of the Week

The Evansville Thunderbolts of the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League) and Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce that forward Aaron Huffnagle has been named the SPHL’s Player of the Week for March 6^th to March 12^th. The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Thursday, March 16^th against the Huntsville Havoc at 7:00pm CT. For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.

In this past weekend’s games against the Macon Mayhem and Peoria Rivermen, Aaron scored one goal and five assists to go with a +4 rating as the Thunderbolts won all three of their games over the weekend. Aaron picked up three assists in Friday’s 4-3 comeback overtime win over the Mayhem, one assist in Saturday’s 3-0 shutout over the Mayhem, and a goal and assist on Sunday afternoon in Evansville’s 3-2 overtime win over the Rivermen in Peoria. Through 46 games this season, the Marlton, NJ native has scored 10 goals and 37 assists for 47 points, along with a +15 rating and only 16 penalty minutes. This is the second time this season that Huffnagle has earned SPHL Player of the Week honors, also earning the accolade for January 30^th to February 5^th, and is the first Thunderbolt in franchise history to earn Player of the Week honors twice in a single season. This is the fourth time this season that an Evansville player has earned SPHL Player of the Week honors, following goaltender Trevor Gorsuch for February 6^th to 12^th, Huffnagle for January 30^th to February 5^th, and goaltender Zane Steeves for November 7^th to 13^th.

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2022-23 season. Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale as well. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

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Thunderbolts Host Mayhem this Weekend

After another weekend split against the Peoria Rivermen, the Thunderbolts continue their march to the playoffs with their first of three consecutive weekends with three games each, beginning at home against the Macon Mayhem this Friday and Saturday night before returning to Peoria for one final matchup with the Rivermen on Sunday afternoon.

The Thunderbolts host the Macon Mayhem this Friday and Saturday night at Ford Center, both games beginning at 7:00pm CT. Friday will be PTO Giveback Night, where Tri-State Parent Teacher Organizations and Associations can purchase tickets to this game, with a portion of each ticket going back to their PTO or PTA. Saturday will be Pink the Rink & Heart Health Wellness Night, honoring those who have or are still dealing with life challenging health situations. Following Friday’s game, fans may enter the Ford Center hospitality room in the back of the front lobby, where fans who contribute a $5 donation (portion goes to Susan G. Komen Foundation) may paint a name of someone lost to, currently fighting, or has survived cancer, in pink paint on the ice (waiver required to be signed to come onto the ice surface). All names will be visible on the ice during the entirety of Saturday night’s game. There is also a special offer available, where those who wish to attend both home games can get $2 off each game if purchased together. The Thunderbolts will also be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross this Saturday afternoon from Noon to 6pm in the Ford Center Hospitality Room. Anyone who donates will be able to purchase a discounted $10 ticket to any remaining regular season home game and will be entered to win a Thunderbolts swag bag. The Thunderbolts finish the weekend with a Sunday afternoon matinee game at Peoria, beginning at 3:15pm CT. For tickets to Friday and/or Saturday’s games, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office. Sunday afternoon’s game can be viewed on SPHL TV with a paid subscription through HockeyTV, or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts MixLr Channel or at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/live .

The Thunderbolts’ next home games following this weekend will be on Thursday the 16^th against the Huntsville Havoc, and Saturday the 18^th against the Birmingham Bulls, both games starting at 7:00pm CT. Thursday the 16^th will be St. Patrick’s Day Night, more details on this promotion will be coming very soon. Saturday the 18^th will be Jurassic Night, featuring specialty jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game. Saturday the 18^th will also feature a beer garden before the doors open outside Ford Center.

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Bolts at Bloomington Saturday, host Rivermen Sunday

After splitting last weekend’s games against the Rivermen and finishing the Month of February with a 5-1 record, the Thunderbolts take on the Rivermen once again this Saturday night in Bloomington, Illinois, before hosting Peoria once again on Sunday afternoon at Ford Center.

The Thunderbolts were defeated 2-1 on Friday night in Peoria, their only loss in the entire month of February. After James Isaacs tied the game 1-1 in the third period, the Rivermen won the game with a goal in the final second of regulation time. In Saturday’s rematch at Ford Center, a pair of goals from Fredrik Wink and goals from Alex Cohen, Jason Lavallee and Derek Osik propelled Evansville to a 5-2 victory. Trevor Gorsuch was spectacular in goal once again in both games, stopping 32 of 34 shots on Friday and 47 of 49 on Saturday.

The Thunderbolts start the upcoming weekend in Bloomington, Illinois on Saturday night as they take on the Rivermen in a neutral-site game just an hour away from Peoria at Grossinger Motors Arena, puck drop at 7:15pm CT. The same two teams will face off once again on Ford Center ice this Sunday afternoon at 3:00pm CT for the final Sunday Funday game of the season. $2 Bud Light 12oz cans and $2 hot dogs will be available until the end of the first intermission (while supplies last), and kids under 12 will receive a voucher for a free small bag of popcorn. There will also be a postgame meet-and-greet with the players at BJ’s Brewhouse on North Green River Road. For tickets to Sunday’s game, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office. Saturday night’s game can be viewed on SPHL TV with a paid subscription through HockeyTV, or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts MixLr Channel or at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/live .

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2023-24 Season Tickets On Sale Starting Saturday

The Evansville Thunderbolts are pleased to announce that season tickets for the 2023-24 SPHL season will become available for purchase or renewal starting this Saturday, February 25^th.

Limited time offers will be available for both new and existing season ticket holders who sign up for the 2023-24 season. New season ticket holders who sign up for 2023-24 season tickets before April 1^stwill receive one free ticket for each remaining home game of this 2022-23 season, excluding playoff games. Existing season ticket holders who renew by April 7^th will be entered into a drawing for premium autographed team items and receive a 20% off merchandise coupon (one per account).

The Thunderbolts have eight remaining games on their regular season home schedule for this 2022-23 season, with the next two against the Peoria Rivermen this Saturday, February 25^th (80’s/Hairball Night) and Sunday, March 5^th(Sunday Funday). Evansville then hosts the Macon Mayhem on Friday, March 10^th (PTO Giveback Night) and Saturday, March 11^th (Pink the Rink & Heart Health Wellness Night), the Huntsville Havoc on Thursday, March 16^th (St. Patrick’s Day Game), the Birmingham Bulls on Saturday, March 18^th (Jurassic Night) and Friday, April 7^th (Fan Appreciation Night), and the Knoxville Ice Bears on Saturday, April 1^st (Superhero Night). All games (except for Sunday, March 5^th at 3:00pm CT) begin at 7:00pm CT, with doors opening at 6:00pm CT.

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