Bloomington Prairie Thunder

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Bloomington Prairie Thunder is a team of the United Hockey League who started play in 2006. They play their home games at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Illinois.


Chip the Buffalo at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum (10-4-2006)
Chip the Buffalo at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum (10-4-2006)


[edit] Mascot

The team held a Name the Mascot Contest, sponsored by the Bloomington Pantagraph, to find a name for the mascot. Megan Fish, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Chiddix Junior High School, was the first of 12 individuals to submit the name Chip. The next most popular entry was “Boomer” which had seven submissions.

The Thunder are coach by Derek Booth and the play coach is Trevor Baker

Chip the Buffalo made his first public appearance at the Open House and Public Scrimmage held by the PrairieThunder on Wednesday October 4th, 2006, interacting with fans and signing autographs.

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Prarie Thunder Hockey

United Hockey League
2006-07 teams: Bloomington Prairie Thunder | Chicago Hounds | Elmira Jackals | Flint Generals | Fort Wayne Komets | Kalamazoo Wings | Muskegon Fury | Port Huron Flags | Quad City Mallards | Rockford IceHogs
Trophies and Awards: Colonial Cup | Tarry Cup
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