The Thunderbolts open the 2021-22 home season on Friday, October 22nd, hosting the Quad City Storm at 7:00 pm.
The Evansville Thunderbolts Professional Hockey Team of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) and Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes have announced the Thunderbolts’ leadership core for the 2021-22 season, naming Austin Plevy the 7th captain in team history, as well as appointing Hayden Hulton and Brandon Lubin to assistant captain roles.
Plevy returns to the Thunderbolts following a stint with the Knoxville Ice Bears during the Thunderbolts’ 2020-21 pause. In 2019-20, Plevy became the first player in league history to be awarded both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors simultaneously, after scoring 17 goals and 65 points in only 45 games. This will be Plevy’s third season in the SPHL, allowing for a natural progression into the captaincy role.
Hulton is described as one of the hardest working players in all three zones. His history of leadership combined with a strong full season of professional experience led to the decision to promote Hulton to the assistant captain role. Hulton tallied 3 goals and 12 points, while also playing in all 46 games in the 2019-20 season.
Lubin, the only player in franchise history who will skate in each of the Thunderbolts’ first five seasons, has tallied 12 goals and 46 points in 127 games as a member of the Thunderbolts, and is tied for the franchise lead in games played. Lubin will also assume the role of a playing assistant coach and will have a major role in mentoring and guiding the Thunderbolts’ defense this season.
The Thunderbolts open the 2021-22 home season on Friday, October 22nd, hosting the Quad City Storm at 7:00 pm. For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or buy in person at the Ford Center Box Office.
The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League). Season tickets are less than $9 per game. To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).