On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of forward Nolan Dawson to a Professional Tryout (PTO).
Dawson turns professional with the...
On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by the signing of defenseman Jake Jurgeneit.
Jurgeneit joins the...
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (February 18, 2025) – The SPHL announced today that Cole Ceci and Tyson Gilmour of the Evansville Thunderbolts have been named the Warrior SPHL Co-Players of the Week for February...
Evansville, In.: The Thunderbolts broke a 2-2 tie in the third period with two goals from Matthew Hobbs and Isaac Chapman to defeat the Peoria Rivermen 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at Ford Center, as...
Evansville, In.: Back from ECHL call-up, Tyson Gilmour picked up two goals, including the game-winner with seven minutes remaining in the third period, to lead the Thunderbolts over Quad City 3-2 on...
On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the trade acquisition of forward Aidan Litke from the Birmingham Bulls in exchange for future...
Macon, Ga.: The Thunderbolts went down to Georgia for the only time this season and took care of business, responding from Friday’s loss with a statement 5-2 victory over the Mayhem in Macon on...
Evansville, In.: Behind outstanding goaltending from Cole Ceci and two clutch goals from Vili Vesalainen, the Thunderbolts secured a 2-1 win over the Pensacola Ice Flyers in front of over 4,100 fans...
On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of forward Isaac Chapman to a standard contract.
Chapman turns professional with the...
Peoria, Ill.: Behind a season-best three power play goals along with a perfect night of penalty killing, the Thunderbolts emerged in the third period to defeat the Peoria Rivermen 4-3 in Peoria on...
On Friday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of defenseman Cameron MacPhee to a standard contract.
MacPhee joins the Thunderbolts following 15...
Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts, in conjunction with the SPHL, announce two changes to the Thunderbolts’ remaining 2024-25 game schedule. All remaining Thunderbolts home game dates and...
Pelham, Ala.: The Thunderbolts built up a 3-0 lead, and Evansville’s defense along with goaltender Ty Taylor made the lead stick as Evansville won 3-2 over the Bulls in Pelham on Saturday night. The...
Evansville, In.: It was a big night for Derek Contessa, who scored multiple goals for the first time as a Thunderbolt, however it was a rough night overall as the Thunderbolts fell 8-4 to the...
Evansville, In.: It was a stellar night in goal for Cole Ceci, who turned away almost every big Storm scoring chance in the first two periods before the Thunderbolts pulled away with three late...
Evansville, In.: It was a stellar night in goal for Cole Ceci, who turned away almost every big Storm scoring chance in the first two periods before the Thunderbolts pulled away with three late...
On Friday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced the signing of goaltender Reid Cooper to a standard contract.
Cooper appeared in one game with the...
Evansville, In.: Despite the end result being a 5-1 loss to the Huntsville Havoc, the over 5,000 fans that came out to Ford Center on Tuesday night were treated to some fireworks on the ice, as well as...
Evansville, In.: Tied 2-2 through two periods, the Thunderbolts outshot Quad City in the final period, however the Storm were able to find the only goals and deny Evansville the weekend sweep, 4-2...
Moline, Ill.: It was another close game through two periods on Friday night in the Quad Cities, with yet another 2-0 lead for the Thunderbolts, before the offensive floodgates burst open as...
Moline, Ill.: The Thunderbolts got off to a solid start in their first of three games in three nights against Quad City, winning 3-1 over the Storm in Thursday night’s Boxing Day matchup in Moline. The...
On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a trio of transactions, led by signing of forward Brady Lynn.
Lynn, a native of Victoria, British...
Evansville, In.: In the final game at Ford Center before Christmas, the Thunderbolts emerged victorious over Roanoke behind Joey Berkopec’s first two goals as a Thunderbolt, 6-2 the final score on...
This week, Evansville Thunderbolts players and staff delivered 2,239 stuffed animals from last Saturday’s Teddy Bear Toss to charities around the Tri-State, bringing holiday cheer to children in...
Moline, Ill.: Despite putting nearly 40 shots on goal and more stellar goaltending from Ty Taylor, the Thunderbolts were held to only a single goal in a 3-1 loss at Quad City on Wednesday. The...
On Wednesday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced a pair of transactions, led by signing of forward Reid Perepeluk to a professional tryout.
Perepeluk...
Evansville, In.: The red goal light was fittingly ever-present for Saturday night’s First Responders’ Night at Ford Center, as Evansville scored eight times in an 8-3 victory over the Quad City...
Moline, Ill.: Behind continued strong goaltending from Ty Taylor and solid defense, along with three clutch goals, the Thunderbolts stifled the Quad City Storm 3-1 at Vibrant Arena on Friday night. ...
Evansville, In.: Despite outstanding goaltending by Ty Taylor for the second consecutive night, the Thunderbolts came up just short in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Rivermen on Saturday night at Ford...
Peoria, Ill.: Despite losing captain Matthew Hobbs in the second period, the Thunderbolts gave the Rivermen a real scare in the third period, coming up just one goal short in a 3-2 loss to the...
