Wichita Thunder goaltender Strauss Mann

Wichita's Mann Named Howies Hockey Tape/ECHL Rookie of the Month

SHREWSBURY, N.J. - Wichita Thunder goaltender Strauss Mann has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for October. Mann went 2-0-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and a save percentage of .951 in two appearances during the opening month of the ECHL season. The 24-year-old turned aside 49 shots in a 5-3 win against Tulsa on Oct. 28 and made 29 saves in a 2-1 victory at Allen on Oct. 30. Under a Na... Full Story