STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of
the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey
League's Springfield Falcons, announced rookie defenseman Robbie Bina
(BEE-na) has been recalled from the Thunder to Springfield. Bina, 25, has skated in seven games for the Thunder this season, garnering three points (1g-2a) while amassing eight penalty minutes.
Bina signed an AHL contract with Springfield on Jul. 23, 2008 and spent four years (2003-05, 2006-08) of his college hockey career with the national power University of North Dakota (NCAA), skating in 149 career games while scoring 74 points (13g-61a) and amassing 102 penalty minutes.
The Thunder return to play with "Thunder Goes Pink III" on Friday, Nov. 7 against the Victoria Salmon Kings at 7:30 p.m. from Stockton Arena. The game can be heard live on radio at 1420 KSTN and is available on the internet (video and audio available) for a $7 charge at www.StocktonThunder.com (courtesy of B2 Networks).
The Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for three consecutive seasons and drew 239,337 fans to Stockton Arena in 2007-08. Season tickets, group tickets, individual tickets and mini plans are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.StocktonThunder.com.
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