Thunder Re-Signs Center Jordan Foreman

Published on July 28, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, and head coach Matt Thomas announced today that the team has re-signed center Jordan Foreman. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Foreman, 24, is the third returning player from last year's Thunder team that advanced to the Kelly Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, tied a club record with 86 points and won 37 games, one shy of tying another club mark.

"Getting Jordan back in Thunder colors was a big priority for us this summer after he became a big piece to our puzzle last season, especially in March," said Thomas. "When he became healthy, he upped his game when we needed it the most. I don't know if there was a hotter player on our team during the stretch drive. We're looking for him to be a force offensively come the drop of the puck in October."

In 2010-11, his first season as a member of the Thunder, Foreman skated in 40 ECHL games, notching 25 points (10g-15a) and 116 penalty minutes.

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound pivot led the club with 16 points in 14 games during March, when the Thunder went 7-4-3 to clinch a playoff berth for the fifth consecutive season. During the month, Foreman's eight goals tied Jordan Fulton for the team lead and he pitched in with a hat trick and tied a career-high with four points (3g-1a) in an 8-4 win against Victoria on Mar. 27.

Foreman was signed by the Thunder as a free agent on Aug. 11, 2010. He has suited up in 110 career professional games through three seasons (2008-11) with Missouri of the Central Hockey League, the Thunder and Alaska Aces of the ECHL, scoring 55 points (26g-29a) while tallying 357 penalty minutes.

The native of Cambridge, Ontario skated with the Detroit Red Wings in the 2008 NHL Prospects Tournament.

"I'm very excited to come back to Stockton where there's a coach in Matt Thomas and supportive fanbase who are very fun to play for," said Foreman. "I'm looking forward to a healthy season and continuing to find ways to get even stronger. The final two months of last season proved how much I can contribute and I'm looking forward to more of those opportunities moving ahead."

Foreman enjoyed a five-year junior career (2003-08) in the Ontario Hockey League with the London Knights and Niagara IceDogs, scoring 157 points (76g-81a) in 240 games and posting 594 penalty minutes. He was a member of London's 2004-05 team that captured the Memorial Cup championship and he tallied six points (3g-3a) and 49 penalty minutes during the postseason.

OPENING NIGHT AND TICKET INFORMATION

Opening Night is Friday, Oct. 14, when the Thunder opens the 2011-12 regular season at home against the Colorado Eagles, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena. The game will be a historic ECHL event to welcome in the Eagles, who will play in their inaugural game after spending the previous eight seasons in the Central Hockey League.

The Thunder are freezing most Season Ticket prices for the 2011-12 season, which are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktonthunder.com. Thunder Season Ticket Holders enjoy the highest demanded seating locations in Stockton Arena, benefits including admission to Season Ticket Holder only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, an exclusive gift, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more. Individual ticket prices and promotional dates will be announced soon.

For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonthunder.com/.

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