Las Vegas Thunder
The Las Vegas Thunder were an independent professional ice hockey team competing in the International Hockey League. The team, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, began play in the 1993-1994 season, but folded on April 18, 1999.
The Thunder's best season was in 1995-1996 when it finished in 1st (Wins 57 Losses 17 Ties 8), but lost in the conference finals.
Former players with the Thunder include:
Clint Malarchuk
Bryan Fogarty
Sergei Zholtok
Curtis Joseph
Ruslan Salei
Brent Gretzky
Paul DiPietro
Radek Bonk
Peter Ing
Pavol Demitra
Petr Nedved
- Seasons: 1993-1999
- Home ice:: Thomas & Mack Center
- Team colours: teal, white, black & silver
- Affiliations: Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)