Former Wichita Thunder goaltender Chris Driedger

Former Thunder Netminder Makes FIrst NHL Start for Florida

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, AHL's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce that former Thunder netminder Chris Driedger made his first NHL start last night with the NHL's Florida Panthers. Driedger becomes the fourth player in franchise history to reach the NHL. He earned a 3-0 shutout over the Nashville Predators, stopping 27 shots and was name... Full Story