2011–12 Wichita Thunder season
The 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season was the 20th season of the Central Hockey League franchise in Wichita, Kansas.
Off-season
During the off-season the Thunder were purchased by Steven Brothers Sports Management, LLC from long time owner Horn Chen. The Thunder resigned eight players from the 2010-11 season.Regular season
Conference standings
Awards and records
Awards
Milestones
Transactions
The Thunder were involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.;Trades
| June 16, 2011 | To Allen Americans: Kory Scoran Steve Kaunisto Troy Schwab | To Wichita: Chris Whitley |
| July 29, 2011 | To Quad City Mallards: Future Considerations | To Wichita: Adam Russo |
| September 28, 2011 | To Fort Wayne Komets: Jesse Bennefield | To Wichita: Craig Cescon Future Considerations |
| October 19, 2011 | To Rapid City Rush: Future Considerations | To Wichita: Jarred Mohr |
| October 20, 2011 | To Bloomington Blaze: Craig Cescon Matt Whitehead | To Wichita: Future Considerations |
| November 17, 2011 | To Dayton Gems: Tim Kraus | To Wichita: Future Considerations |
| January 2, 2012 | To Dayton Gems: Robin Richards | To Wichita: Future Considerations |
;Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Date |
| Erick Lizon | Bakersfield Condors | August 5, 2011 |
| Brett Hemingway | Belfast Giants | August 12, 2011 |
| Colin Hemingway | Belfast Giants | August 12, 2011 |
| Thomas Beauregard | Rosenborg IHK | September 7, 2011 |
| Tim Kraus | Las Vegas Wranglers | September 7, 2011 |
| Matt Summers | Mississippi Riverkings | September 7, 2011 |
| Ryan MacDonald | Lausitzer Füchse | September 7, 2011 |
| Justin Sawyer | Odessa Jackalopes | September 21, 2011 |
| Alex Bourret | Ontario Reign | September 28, 2011 |
| Justin Hofstetter | HYC Herentals | October 5, 2011 |
| Kevin Seibel | Rødovre Mighty Bulls | November 9, 2011 |
| Francis Trudel | Sheffield Steelers | January 27, 2012 |
| Kevin Young | Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey | March 12, 2012 |
| Garett Bembridge | HC Valpellice | March 22, 2012 |
;Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Date |
| A.J. Gale | Hvidovre | June 5, 2011 |
| Mike Looby | Geleen Eaters | July 13, 2011 |
| Jason Goulet | Arizona Sundogs | August 9, 2011 |
| Bobby Hughes | Tilburg Trappers | August 24, 2011 |
;Players re-signed
| Player | Date |
| Daniel Tetrault | July 15, 2011 |
| Matt Robinson | July 15, 2011 |
| Aaron Davis | July 16, 2011 |
| Andrew Martens | August 5, 2011 |
| Travis Wight | September 7, 2011 |
| Chris Greene | September 21, 2011 |
| Robin Richards | September 21, 2011 |
| Dustin Donaghy | September 21, 2011 |
;Lost via retirement
| Player |
| Brent Cullaton |
| Marty Magers |
;Lost via Waivers
| Player | Date | New team |
| Justin Hofstetter | November 9, 2011 | Quad City Mallards |