| Wichita Wind | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Wichita, Kansas |
| League | Central Hockey League |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Folded | 1983 |
| Home arena | Kansas Coliseum |
| Colors | Blue, white, and orange |
| Affiliates | Edmonton Oilers New Jersey Devils |
The Wichita Wind were a minor league ice hockey team based in Wichita, Kansas from 1980 to 1983. They were the feeder team of the Edmonton Oilers (1980–81 and 1981–82 seasons) and the New Jersey Devils (1982–83). The Wind played in the Central Hockey League (CHL) at the Britt Brown Arena in the Kansas Coliseum.[1] The team's general manager (GM) was Larry Gordon for all three seasons of existence.[2]
In June 1980, Gordon was replaced as Oilers' GM and took over as president, owner, and GM of the Wind.[3] The team name was picked from 6,600 entries in a name-the-team contest,[4] and the team's mascot was an orange tornado.[1] Roy Sommer, who went on to become coach of the San Jose Barracuda, was the captain all three seasons of the Wind's existence.[5]
- ^ a b Hamilton, Linda (January 12, 1981). "Road weary Eagles blow past Wichita Wind". Deseret News. p. 1D. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- ^ O'Neill, Paul. "Wichita Wind Front Office & General Information". The Unofficial "Old" Central Hockey League Page. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Gaschnitz, K. Michael (2003). The Edmonton Oilers. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-7864-1252-5. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ "Name picked". The Spokesman-Review. June 6, 1980. p. 24. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- ^ "Worcester Sharks Head Coach Roy Sommer Collects 400th Win". OurSports Central. November 1, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2010.