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Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Thunderbolts celebrate President's Cup victory with fan rally
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Evansville Thunderbolts won the SPHL Championship on Thursday night. In the overtime thriller, they earned the right to take the President's Cup. The Bolts celebrated the achievement with fans at a post-season rally on Tuesday night. Watch the story above to learn the details and hear from the team. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Thunderbolts advance to SPHL Championship for first time in franchise history
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The Evansville Thunderbolts are on their way to the SPHL Championship after a 3-1 win over the defending champion, Peoria Rivermen. This is the first time in franchise history the thunderbolts have made it to the championship. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Thunderbolts open SPHL semi-final with 2-0 win over Rivermen
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Evansville Thunderbolts take game one of the SPHL semi-final with a 2-0 win on the road against the Peoria Rivermen. The Bolts found two goals in the third period to take a 1-0 series lead. Aidan Litke broke the game's tie with 18:40 left in the period. Logan vande Meerakker followed that up with some insurance with 9:08 to play. Evansville can now advance to the SPHL President's Cup final with a win at Ford Center on April 18. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Thunderbolts to benefit Easterseals through Bright Lights 5K Give Back Night
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Friday night is Bright Lights 5K Give Back Night at the Evansville Thunderbolts game. Give back tickets can be purchased to benefit the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center through the Bright Lights 5K by scanning the QR code in the image below, using Ticketmaster code 'Bright' or by mentioning Bright Lights 5K Giveback at the Ticket Office. $5 of each give back ticket will be donated back to Bright Lights 5K. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. on April 4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
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Evansville Thunderbolts bring smiles to children at hospital
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville Thunderbolts visited Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville this week. Ascension St. Vincent says this visit brought smiles to young patients and raised awareness for their upcoming charitable event, 'Give Back Night.' During the visit on March 25, Jordan Simoneau, Benjamin Lindberg, Ethan Price and Nolan McElhaney spent time interacting with the patients by building an astronaut out of blocks, painting and 'spreading joy.' Brad Byrd to speak at UE's Spring History Lecture 'Having the Evansville Thunderbolts visit our hospital today was a truly special experience for our patients,' said Dr. Wendy Woodard, Pediatric Hospitalist and Medical Director at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville. 'Their visit today means so much to these kids and their families, reminding them that they have a community rallying behind them.' Officials with Ascension say the visit highlighted the upcoming fundraiser for March 30, at the Ford Center, where $5 from every ticket sold will go directly to support Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville. Ribbon cutting held for new Moreland Park playground 'It was great to get out and see these kids and put a smile on their faces and they put a smile on our faces as well,' said Evansville Thunderbolts forward Jordan Simoneau. 'It means the world that we can give back to everyone in the community in this way.' Discounted tickets are available for $16 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the flyer, going here or by mentioning Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at the Ford Center Ticket Office. Doors for the event open at 2:15 p.m. and the puck drops at 3 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.