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Thunder Signs Rookie Defenseman Sebastian Owuya

September 30, 2011 - 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 signed rookie defenseman Sebastian Owuya (OO-ya, Segh-BASS-tee-yen). Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Owuya, who turns 20 on Oct. 8, most recently skated in two games and registered a +1 rating with the Winnipeg Jets in September's YoungStars Tournament hosted by the Vancouver Canucks in Penticton, British Columbia.

The 6-foot-4 and 205-pound defenseman was selected in the sixth round (169th overall) by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Owuya suited up in 66 games for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League last season collecting ten assists, 69 penalty minutes and a +8 rating. He added six points (1g-5a) and 18 penalty minutes in 14 postseason games.

"Sebastian is a big, mobile defensive defenseman that has lots of potential," said Thomas. "His experience in the Swedish Elite League and last year in the Western Hockey League has prepared him well for the pro game. He is very coachable and should blossom as the year progresses."

The native of Hagersten, Sweden additionally skated in 11 games with Timra of the Swedish Elite League during the 2009-10 season.

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.

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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