2012–13 Wichita Thunder season


The 2012–13 Wichita Thunder season was the 21st season of the Central Hockey League franchise in Wichita, Kansas.

Off-season

The Wichita Thunder announced that the contract for Head Coach Kevin McClelland was extended through the 2014-15 CHL season.

Regular season

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

The Thunder have been involved in the following transactions during the 2012–13 season.
;Trades
May 17, 2012To Rapid City Rush:
Justin Sawyer		To Wichita:
Completed previous deal that brought Jarred Mohr to Wichita.
August 17, 2012To Arizona Sundogs:
Adam Russo		To Wichita:
Future Considerations

;Free agents acquired
PlayerFormer teamDate
Neil TrimmLaredo BucksJuly 11, 2012
David InmanLaredo BucksJuly 20, 2012
Aaron BoogaardRio Grande Valley Killer BeesJuly 27, 2012
Torrie JungLaredo BucksAugust 10, 2012
Nathan LutzChicago ExpressAugust 24, 2012
Matt BoydLaredo BucksAugust 24, 2012
Kevin ReganHC ValpelliceAugust 24, 2012
Matt TassoneOntario ReignSeptember 12, 2012
Ian LoweIdaho SteelheadsSeptember 12, 2012
Jon MaddenRio Grande Valley Killer BeesSeptember 12, 2012
Chad PainchaudChicago ExpressOctober 5, 2012
Ryan SparlingLaredo BucksOctober 5, 2012
Gregor HansonSodertalje SKOctober 11, 2012

;Free agents lost
PlayerNew teamDate
Alex BourretCincinnati CyclonesAugust 30, 2012
Garrett BembridgeNikko IcebucksSeptember 3, 2012
Thomas BeauregardOrlando Solar BearsSeptember 10, 2012
Daniel TetraultEvansville IceMenSeptember 24, 2012

;Players re-signed
PlayerDate
Matt RobinsonJune 15, 2012
RG FlathJuly 11, 2012
Travis WightJuly 20, 2012
Erick LizonJuly 27, 2012
Matt SummersAugust 17, 2012
Jarred MohrAugust 17, 2012
Andrew MartensAugust 24, 2012
Dustin DonaghySeptember 20, 2012
Kevin YoungSeptember 20, 2012
Chris GreeneOctober 5, 2012

;Lost via retirement
;Lost via Waivers
PlayerDateNew team

Roster

Player stats

Skaters

Player
663541762014
661749662777
642735623099
66283159952
662435591665
462036562129
442123441332
66735421534
57112637157
30121729218
61323262756
4791322−1162
2591120939
2941115124
443912−424
66011111326
66178−180
30235−275
43415−1373
56145−9122
3202−410
201112
Totals662404296691621106