What league does Evansville Thunderbolts play in?

Evansville Thunderbolts play in the SPHL.

When was Evansville Thunderbolts founded?

Evansville Thunderbolts was founded in 2016 in Evansville, IN, USA, USA.

Where is Evansville Thunderbolts based?

Evansville Thunderbolts is based in Evansville, IN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Evansville Thunderbolts?

The head coach of Evansville Thunderbolts is Jeff Bes.

Who is the captain of Evansville Thunderbolts?

The captain of Evansville Thunderbolts is Matthew Hobbs.

What arena does Evansville Thunderbolts play in?

Evansville Thunderbolts play their home games at Ford Center in Evansville, IN, USA.

What are the team colors of Evansville Thunderbolts?

The team colors of Evansville Thunderbolts are Red + Blue.

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2025-2026 Evansville Thunderbolts Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Cody Karpinski (G)	33	1992	Chicago, IL, USA	185	87	L	25/26
	#37	Kristian Stead (G)	29	1996	Merritt, BC, CAN	188	87	L	25/26
DEFENSEMEN
	#22	Joey Berkopec (D)	27	1999	Oakville, ON, CAN	185	86	R	25/26
	#20	Matt Clark (D)	26	1999	Jamison, PA, USA	188	86	L	25/26
	#44	Caleb Huffman (D)	24	2002	Fairbanks, AK, USA	194	91	L	25/26
	#14	Ethan Lund (D)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	178	84	L	25/26
	#24	Cameron MacPhee (D)	26	1999	Edmonton, AB, CAN	185	88	L	25/26
	#8	Anthony Mollica (D)	24	2001	Jenison, MI, USA	191	95	R	25/26
	#10	Max Thiessen (D)	24	2001	Washington, DC, USA	191	89	L	25/26
	#6	Will van der Veen (D)	24	2001	Duxbury, MA, USA	195	104	R	25/26
	#36	Dmitri Yushkevich (D)	28	1997	Toronto, ON, CAN	183	86	R	25/26
FORWARDS
	#21	Myles Abbate (LW/RW)"A"	26	1999	Norwell, MA, USA	181	84	L	25/26
	#5	Seth Bernard (C)	23	2002	Braintree, MA, USA	193	86	L	25/26
	#11	Isaac Chapman (F)	25	2000	Lower Sackville, NS, CAN	183	91	L	25/26
	#72	Derek Contessa (RW)	27	1999	Freehold, NJ, USA	191	100	R	25/26
	#18	Tyson Gilmour (C)	27	1998	East York, ON, CAN	187	93	L	25/26
	#17	Matthew Hobbs (F)"C"	26	1999	Burlington, ON, CAN	183	94	R	25/26
	#86	Aaron Huffnagle (F)	30	1995	Marlton, NJ, USA	191	88	L	25/26
	#91	Scott Kirton (LW)	29	1996	Scarborough, ON, CAN	188	91	L	25/26
	#19	Eelis Laaksonen (F)	26	2000	Oulu, FIN	185	84	L	25/26
	#38	Aiden MacIntosh (C)	24	2001	Moncton, NB, CAN	183	91	L	PTO
	#15	Brock McLeod (F)	26	1999	Dartmouth, NS, CAN	185	73	L	PTO
	#9	Evan Miller (C)	26	2000	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CAN	183	80	L	25/26
	#13	Jordan Simoneau (LW)	27	1999	Tisdale, SK, CAN	195	104	L	25/26

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 13Av Age: 26.33 yearsAv Ht: 187.13 cmAv Wt: 89.25 kgCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Evansville Thunderbolts Staff

Head CoachJeff Bes
Player-CoachScott Kirton
Athletic TrainerRebecca White
BroadcasterTommy Pecoraro
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJeff Bes
Head Equipment ManagerJackson Stotts
PresidentScott Schoenike

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Evansville Thunderbolts Captains

"C"

Matthew Hobbs

"A"

Myles Abbate

Team Captaincy History

Evansville Thunderbolts Facts

Plays in: Southern Professional Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Blue
Town: Evansville, IN, USA Map
Founded: 2016

2025-2026 Evansville Thunderbolts Roster Facts

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12 players
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Experience

Evansville Thunderbolts: 1 575 GP
KHL: 4 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: Ford Center
Location: Evansville, IN, USA
Capacity: 9 400
Construction Year: 2011

Evansville Thunderbolts Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/04/2026 24:00 UTC	Evansville Thunderbolts	Pensacola Ice Flyers	-	SPHL
04/04/2026 24:00 UTC	Evansville Thunderbolts	Pensacola Ice Flyers	-	SPHL
29/03/2026 20:15 UTC	Peoria Rivermen	Evansville Thunderbolts	2 - 1	SPHL
29/03/2026 24:15 UTC	Peoria Rivermen	Evansville Thunderbolts	3 - 1	SPHL
28/03/2026 24:00 UTC	Evansville Thunderbolts	Peoria Rivermen	3 - 2 (OT 60:45)	SPHL

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Ethan Lund (D)

Joining fromNiagara Univ.

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Brock McLeod (F)

Joining fromToronto Metro Univ.

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15/03/2026

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Beren Simard-Sancy (D)

Leaving forWatertown Wolves

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Anthony Mollica (D)

Joining fromAdrian College

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Killian Rowlee (F)

Joining fromCurry College

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Sean Bunting (F)

Joining fromUniv. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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03/03/2026

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Caleb Huffman (D)

Joining fromMacon Mayhem

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John Woernle (D)

Leaving forFayetteville Marksmen

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Evansville Thunderbolts History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	SPHL	56	29	20	-	-	7	139	132	65	1.16	4	-
2024-2025	SPHL	56	24	24	-	-	8	149	172	56	1	7	Champion
2023-2024	SPHL	56	23	29	-	-	4	149	177	50	0.89	8	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	SPHL	56	32	22	-	-	2	172	165	66	1.18	5	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	SPHL	56	28	26	-	-	2	162	155	58	1.04	7	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	SPHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	Withdrawn	-
2019-2020	SPHL	46	25	14	-	-	7	153	151	57	1.24	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	SPHL	56	7	38	-	5	6	124	224	35	0.63	10	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	SPHL	56	27	20	-	-	9	186	191	63	1.13	6	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	SPHL	56	9	32	-	5	10	138	206	38	0.68	10	Did not make playoffs

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