Road Trip Begins Friday In Victoria

Published on October 26, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


LAST WEEK: 1-1-0

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

at Victoria Salmon Kings (Friday - 7:05 p.m., Sunday - 1:05 p.m.) - 1420 KSTN, B2 Networks

The Thunder opens a three-game road trip with two games against the Victoria Salmon Kings, beginning Friday at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre which is the first of 12 meetings between the teams this year. The Thunder is 11-16-4 lifetime against Victoria and went 4-6-1 last year in the head-to-head series. Both teams advanced to the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs last year but are enduring slow starts, combining for a 2-9-0 record to begin the regular season. The Thunder will visit Victoria for five games this season.

1420 KSTN is the Thunder's flagship radio station and all Thunder games can be heard live on the Internet (free-of-charge) and are available for viewing at a $7 "pay-per-view" charge at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks. Radio broadcaster Mike Benton provides play-by-play commentary with the "Thunder Forecast" pre-game show starting 15 minutes before each broadcast.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7 vs. Alaska Aces, 7:30 p.m.

THUNDER GOES PINK 4 (presented by St. Joseph's Medical Center)

- The Thunder will wear pink jerseys (to be auctioned off, live, after the Nov. 7 game, with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society - Stockton Field Office and St. Joseph's Foundation - Breast Cancer Services), the first 2,000 female fans in attendance will receive a pink Thunder knit beanie on Friday and a pink Thunder hat on Saturday. Additionally, pink cheer cards will be distributed to each family. The first 1,000 kids (17 and under) in attendance will receive a pink glow stick.

Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:30 p.m.

THUNDER TEAM PHOTO GIVEAWAY (presented by Guaranty Bank, The Record and AM 970 ESPN Radio)

- All fans in attendance receive a commemorative Thunder team photo!

Saturday, Nov. 14 vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:30 p.m.

PUCK GIVEAWAY (presented by KAT Country 103)

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 17 and under) in attendance will receive a collectible Thunder hockey puck!

Sunday, Nov. 15 vs. Idaho Steelheads, 4:00 p.m.

COATS FOR KIDS DAY (presented by News10 and KAT Country 103)

- All fans in attendance who donate a coat receive free admission to Sunday's game.

FAMILY DAY (99.3 KJOY and Metro PCS)

- $29 upper premium / end zone admission (four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, coupon for $4 dollars off the Fan Attic) with coupon available by visiting participating MetroPCS locations. An $84 value.

WEBKINS GIVEAWAY (presented by 99.3 KJOY)

- The first 500 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a collectible Webkinz plush doll.

COMMUNITY UDPATE

Prescott Senior Elementary School's "Red Ribbon Week" Drawing Contest

(Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 9:00 am - 10:30 am)

Thunder mascot Thor appeared as a judge at Prescott Elementary Annual "Red Ribbon Week" Chalk Drawing Contest in Modesto. Students from 7th and 8th grade made chalk drawings with a "say no to drugs" theme, as Thor and other celebrity guests judged each drawing based on message, artwork and creativity. A great event with a great message.

Player Appearance at Davis Elementary School

(Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm)

New Thunder players Chris Davis and Chris D'Alvise appeared at Davis Elementary School in North Stockton to discuss the basics of hockey, show off some of their equipment, and encourage the students to work hard and stay active.

Player Appearance at La Petite Academy - Lodi

(Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm)

Thunder teammates - and brothers - Bryan and Jason Pitton appeared at La Petite Academy in Lodi on Wednesday. The players taught the youngsters about hockey fundamentals and what it's like to play professional sports alongside a sibling. They also brought along some hockey equipment for the kids try on, and even found time to sign autographs!

Thunder Hockey Booster Club Charity Golf Tournament

(Sunday, October 25, 2009)

Fresh off their first victory of the season, the Stockton Thunder players were out in force at Forest Lake Golf Course in Acampo, CA for the Annual Thunder Hockey Booster Club Charity Golf Tournament. The event paired players with fans and featured a raffle, auction and a host of great prizes. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament were donated to the California Firefighters' Burn Institute.

NEW THUNDER MERCHADISE UNVEILED AT THE FAN ATTIC

For the Fifth-Anniversary Season, the Thunder has unveiled new merchandise available at the Stockton Arena "Fan Attic," the official merchandise store of the Stockton Thunder, and online at www.stocktonfanattic.com. The new gold third jersey, which debuted on Oct. 23 against the Ontario Reign, is now available along with brand new hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, novelties and more! The Stockton Arena "Fan Attic" is open on all game days at home (excluding Sundays), from 12-5 p.m. and during all home games.

2009-10 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Judd Blackwater (6)

Goals - Judd Blackwater (3)

Assists - Judd Blackwater (3)

Plus/Minus - Ryan Constant, Chris Davis (+1)

Penalty Minutes - Luis Tremblay (20)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

o Ryan Constant is 3 games away from 200 in his professional career

o Kelly Czuy is 25 points away from 100 in his professional career

o Oren Eizenman is 11 points away from 100 in his professional career

o Riley Emmerson is 1 game away from 100 in his ECHL career

o Craig Valette is 3 games away from 400 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

- Judd Blackwater is tied for the ECHL lead with three power-play goals

- Andrew Perugini recorded the third shutout of his pro career last Saturday vs. Ontario, tying the Thunder career lead (Tim Boron)

- Chris D'Alvise is tied for 9th in ECHL rookie scoring with four points (2g-2a) in five games

- Stockton needs 52,346 fans to reach 1,000,000 in club history attendance through four seasons-plus

- Stockton ranks second in ECHL attendance (6,007 average)

The team's upcoming schedule for the coming week is as follows:

(subject to change, all times PT)

TUE, OCT. 27:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

WED, OCT. 28:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

THURS, OCT. 29:

Travel day to Victoria, B.C.

FRI, OCT. 30:

11:15 a.m. - Morning skate at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre

7:05 p.m. - GAME VS. VICTORIA (Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre)

1420 KSTN/StocktonThunder.com

SAT, OCT. 31:

11:15 a.m. - Practice at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre

SUN. NOV. 1:

No morning skate

1:05 p.m. - GAME VS. VICTORIA (Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre)

1420 KSTN/StocktonThunder.com

MON. NOV. 2:

Day off - Travel to Ontario, Calif. on Tuesday

WEEK IN REVIEW

STK 3 - ONT 0 (10/24/09): Goaltender Andrew Perugini made 34 saves for the third shutout of his professional career, helping the Stockton Thunder (1-4-0, 2 points) snap a four-game losing streak in a 3-0 victory over the Ontario Reign before 6,155 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday night. The Thunder, who split the two-game series with Ontario and earned their first win of the young 2009-10 season, received offensive support from goal scorers Garet Hunt, Kenny MacAulay and rookie Chris D'Alvise. The Thunder yielded just one power-play opportunity for the game.

ONT 7 - STK 1 (10/23/09): Adam Henrich and Tony Voce scored a pair of goals each while goaltender Curtis Darling made 30 saves to help the Ontario Reign send the Stockton Thunder to a 7-1 setback before 5,805 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday night. The loss sent the Thunder to a 3-2-0 lifetime record in home openers and featured the only Thunder goal of the game from Craig Valette's power-play goal in the second period. Ontario, who parlayed a dominant 5-for-5 effort on the power-play, received an additional offensive lift on goals from Jon Rheault, Greg Hogeboom and Andrew Martens.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

(courtesy of The Record)

"There's no question the crowd is getting a little more sophisticated each game," Vallejo said. "Now if the referee makes a bad call, you hear it. That didn't happen the first year. It took time for a lot of people to learn the game."

- Five-year season ticket holder, Phil Vallejo on the growth of the Thunder fan base through five seasons, The Record, 10/23/09

"Last night we weren't completely committed on every shift, and tonight we were. I'm proud of the guys for coming out and giving the crowd something to cheer about."

- Head Coach Matt Thomas on Saturday's 3-0 victory, The Record, 10/25/09

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