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38-472: It is home to Wichita Thunder (ice hockey team) and previously to Wichita Force (indoor football team). The Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team uses the arena as an alternate site for games that attract more fans than can be accommodated at its on-campus arena, Charles Koch Arena . The arena hosted first and second-round games for the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament in 2011 and

76-673: A minor league hockey team based in Wichita, Kansas . The team played in the Central Hockey League from 1992 until 2014, and then in the ECHL since the 2014–15 season . From 1992 until December 2009, the Thunder played in the Britt Brown Arena located in the northern Wichita suburb of Park City . In January 2010 (the second half of the 2009–10 season), the team began playing its home games at

114-449: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 16.8% of the population. 28.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 104.8 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

152-538: A concourse area deal with Spirit AeroSystems . It was announced on March 9, 2010, that the Intrust Bank Arena was voted the 'Best Arena' and 'Best Locker Rooms' and also voted third in the 'Best Press Box' category in the Central Hockey League 's annual 'Best of the Best' poll. The Intrust Bank Arena cracked Pollstar's Top 50 Arena Venues for ticket sales during the first quarter of 2010. Intrust Bank Arena ranked 22nd in

190-436: A crowd of 5,486. In the same season, the Thunder had its first sellout in team history when the crowd of 9,686 fans watched the Thunder defeat Oklahoma City 4–3. The Thunder was originally coached by Gary Fay, but after a 6–20 start, he was replaced by Doug Shedden . The season was quickly turned around by Shedden, and it finished its first season with a 25–32–2 record. On April 5, 1993, the Thunder goaltender Robert Desjardins

228-544: A playoff spot in his first season and taking the team to the playoff finals in the following two seasons while still in the CHL. However, he failed to lead the team into the ECHL playoffs in his two seasons leading the team in the ECHL and the Thunder finished last in the overall standings in the 2015–16 season . Malcolm Cameron was announced as the new head coach on May 20, 2016. One of his stated intentions in his opening press conference

266-600: A privately constructed and owned arena from local developer Wink Hartman , opened in March 2009 and serves as the home of the Wichita Wings indoor soccer and Wichita Regulators Arena Football League team. In 2021, Amazon built a 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center at 71st St. North and N. Broadway. Park City is located at 37°47′57″N 97°19′20″W  /  37.79917°N 97.32222°W  / 37.79917; -97.32222 (37.799119, -97.322110). According to

304-516: A sister venue to the Orpheum Theatre also located in downtown Wichita that is separately owned by nonprofit Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTD. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg with the Ying Yang Twins - July 14th, 2023 Wichita Thunder The Wichita Thunder are

342-403: A third class city on November 26, 1980. The new city held a special election on February 17, 1981, in which Raymond J. Reiss was elected mayor along with five council members to form the first governing body. The first and only newspaper Park City has had was The Park City Newsdropper . It ran for a year in 1980 and its publisher was Jerrie Molina, the city's first City Clerk. Hartman Arena ,

380-549: The Kansas City Blades of the International Hockey League (IHL). Jackson was replaced by Bryan Wells to become the Thunder's fourth head coach in franchise history. Wells went on to coach the Thunder for five seasons, making the playoffs in four out of the five seasons he coached. On May 2, 2001, Wells was dismissed as head coach. After the dismissal of Wells, the Thunder announced that James Latos would be

418-506: The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 2018 , as well as Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games in the 2022 women's tournament . The arena is also scheduled to host 1st and 2nd-round games of the men's tournament in 2025 . The arena was scheduled to host the 2021 tournament , until the NCAA announced all games would be held at the state of Indiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic . On December 29, 2018,

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456-869: The National Hockey League : The following lists the league awards which have been won by the Thunder team and its players. Most Valuable Player Coach of the Year General Manager of the Year Community Service Award William Levins Memorial Cup Adams Cup Coach of the Year Joe Burton Award Ken McKenzie Trophy Playoff Most Valuable Player Most Outstanding Defenseman Rick Kozuback Award Rookie of

494-590: The UFC announced that Intrust Bank Arena would host the first ever UFC event held in Kansas. The facility was known as Sedgwick County Arena during early planning stages. It was meant to replace the Kansas Coliseum north of Wichita. On November 9, 2004, Sedgwick County voters approved the downtown arena at a projected construction cost of $ 183,625,241 by a 52–48% vote. On April 4, 2005, Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed

532-526: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.51 square miles (24.63 km ), of which, 9.49 square miles (24.58 km ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ) is water. Park City is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area . The 2020 United States census counted 8,333 people, 3,042 households, and 2,268 families in Park City. The population density

570-522: The Central Division, scoring 73 points out of 144. On April 16, 2016, the Thunder announced that the team would not renew McClelland's contract for the 2016–17 season. He had been with the Thunder since 2010 and guided the team for six seasons becoming the longest tenured coach in Thunder history, leading the team for 408 games. During his time in Wichita, McClelland compiled a record of 194–166–48, earning

608-418: The Intrust Bank Arena tax bill authorizing Sedgwick County to collect a 1% sales tax beginning July 1, 2005 for 30 months. On January 10, 2008, Sedgwick County announced it had reached a 25-year, $ 8.75 million naming rights deal with Wichita-based Intrust Bank, the largest bank headquartered in Kansas. This complements a 20-year, $ 3 million deal with Cessna Aircraft Company to name an adjacent outdoor plaza, and

646-469: The Thunder changed affiliations to the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and Bakersfield Condors (AHL). After three seasons, and one playoff appearance, Cameron was not offered an extension. On May 15, 2019, the Thunder announced that the former Tulsa Oilers ' head coach Bruce Ramsay would be Cameron's replacement. List of Wichita Thunder alumni who played more than 25 games in Wichita and 25 or more games in

684-548: The United States and 45th worldwide. In 2010, net profit was $ 2,010,736 with depreciation of $ 4.4 million. In 2011, net profit was $ 389,659. In 2012, net profit was $ 703,000. Metallica set the all-time attendance record for a single-concert when it hosted 15,690 fans at the sold-out show on March 4, 2019. The arena is owned by the government of Sedgwick County , and operated by ASM Global (itself owned by The Anschutz Corporation through Anschutz Entertainment Group ), making it

722-557: The Year All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (North) Park City, Kansas Park City is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas , United States and a suburb of Wichita . As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 8,333. The first Park City was founded in 1870. Located 14 miles (23 km) to the northwest of Wichita , it was at first a formidable rival, but it risked all on

760-794: The Year award, Robert Desjardins won the Regular Season Most Valuable Player award and Paul Jackson won the Scoring Champion award. On May 14, 1995, Shedden resigned to become coach of the Louisiana IceGators of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Don Jackson was hired as the new head coach on July 21, 1995. He led the Thunder to a 22–39–3 record and missed the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. On July 19, 1996, Jackson resigned to become head coach of

798-549: The age of 18 and 2.2% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 7,297 people, 2,659 households, and 2,039 families living in the city. The population density was 768.9 inhabitants per square mile (296.9/km ). There were 2,875 housing units at an average density of 303.0 per square mile (117.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White , 4.3% African American , 1.4% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 2.9% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of

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836-476: The assistant coach of the Western Hockey League 's Tri-City Americans for two seasons. After the Thunder fired Bilodeau nine games into the 2009–10 season , Jason Duda was given the job on an interim basis while on injured reserve. Duda owns several franchise records from his Thunder career, scoring 870 points in 14 seasons. He finished the season with a 7–43–5 record and became an assistant coach under

874-403: The average family size was 3.19. In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males. The median income for a household in the city

912-401: The city. The population density was 1,029.4 inhabitants per square mile (397.5/km ). There were 2,200 housing units at an average density of 389.5 per square mile (150.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.09% White , 2.36% African American , 1.38% Native American , 0.48% Asian , 3.25% from other races , and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.59% of

950-578: The county seat and lost. When the railroad bypassed it and came to Wichita, the town died, and its houses were moved to Wichita, Newton , and Hutchinson . The current Park City began as the Park City Improvement District in 1953. The District grew from a quarter section of farmland purchased by developers into a 3,321-acre (13.44 km ) community. After the approval of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners, Park City became

988-519: The head coach of the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads . Mark French took over as head coach from 2005 to 2007. During his tenure, he compiled a record of 70–59–16. He was fired mid-season in December 2007 with a 4–13 record. He went on to become the assistant coach of the AHL's Hershey Bears and the following season took them to a championship as head coach. The Thunder then named former player Rob Weingartner to lead

1026-421: The median household income was $ 67,286 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 9,618) and the median family income was $ 73,199 (+/- $ 12,731). Males had a median income of $ 48,917 (+/- $ 7,233) versus $ 37,464 (+/- $ 10,516) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 41,518 (+/- $ 3,398). Approximately, 0.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.7% of those under

1064-471: The new head coach. In Latos' first season coaching, the team went 24–34–6 and was out of the playoffs. Latos was fired the following season after a disappointing start of 8–19–7. Five days after his dismissal, the Thunder announced that Derek Laxdal would become the team's new head coach. Laxdal went on to coach the Thunder for two seasons to an 87–58–8 record while securing two separate playoff places. On August 3, 2005, Laxdal announced his resignation to become

1102-608: The newly built Intrust Bank Arena . The Thunder are currently the ECHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks . The Thunder was one of the first six original teams of the second iteration of the Central Hockey League , along with the Oklahoma City Blazers , Tulsa Oilers , Memphis RiverKings , Dallas Freeze and the Fort Worth Fire . Wichita played its first home game at Britt Brown Arena on November 4, 1992, in front of

1140-633: The next head coach, Kevin McClelland . On October 7, 2014, soon before the 2014–15 CHL season was set to begin, it was announced that the Central Hockey League had ceased operations and the Thunder, along with the Allen Americans , Brampton Beast , Quad City Mallards , Missouri Mavericks , Rapid City Rush and Tulsa Oilers , were all approved for membership into the ECHL for the 2014–15 season . The team finished fifth out of seven teams in

1178-408: The population. There were 2,046 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and

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1216-441: The population. There were 2,659 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1254-503: The team. Weingartner played for the Thunder from 1992 to 1996 when he was a member of two championship teams. Weingartner compiled a record of 16–29–2 during his tenure. He has since become the head coach of the Western States Hockey League 's Wichita Jr. Thunder . Brent Bilodeau was hired during the 2008 off-season and led the team for two seasons and a record of 22–48–0. He was fired early in his second season and became

1292-426: Was 10.73% (894) of the population. Of the 3,042 households, 40.7% had children under the age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 21.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 19.5% of households consisted of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with

1330-435: Was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,814 people, 2,046 households, and 1,618 families living in

1368-506: Was 843.2 per square mile (325.5/km ). There were 3,233 housing units at an average density of 327.1 per square mile (126.3/km ). The racial makeup was 78.36% (6,530) white or European American (75.32% non-Hispanic white ), 4.91% (409) black or African-American , 1.27% (106) Native American or Alaska Native , 1.48% (123) Asian , 0.05% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 3.62% (302) from other races , and 10.31% (859) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

1406-520: Was named the first CHL Rookie of the Year. In the following two seasons, the Thunder was the regular season champion (Adams Cup) and playoff champion ( William Levins Memorial Cup ). Ron Handy was the Playoff Most Valuable Player for both seasons and was the only player in Central Hockey League history to win the award on multiple occasions. In the 1993–94 season , Doug Shedden won the Coach of

1444-586: Was to establish the Thunder's first NHL affiliation for the upcoming season. On July 4, 2016, the Ottawa Senators ' assistant general manager, Randy Lee, said that his team was in negotiations for an affiliation with the Thunder for the 2016–17 season . The affiliation with the Senators and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators , was finally confirmed on July 14. After one season,

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