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Thunder Host Omaha for Christmas Celebration and Ladies Night

December 12, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Bloomington Thunder News Release


Bloomington, IL - Tonight the Bloomington Thunder are taking on the Omaha Lancers in their home rink, the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. The puck is set to drop at 7:00 pm in the second meeting between the Lancers and the Thunder. Come Celebrate the holidays early with the Thunder. Santa will be in attendance and ready to take pictures and Christmas wishes from fans.

It is also the Carpets Plus ColorTile Specialty Jersey Auction Night, Ladies Night and Mid-Month Madness. Specialty Jerseys worn by the players will be auctioned off post-game, with proceeds going towards the ALS Association. All ladies will be admitted in to the game for just $7 and vendors will be in the concourse with prizes and giveaways. All Budweiser and Pepsi products will be only $2 and kids are still admitted free into the game upon walk up at the Coliseum Box Office. For tickets contact the Thunder office at (309) 434-2980.

Can't make it out to the game? Listen live by going to portal.stretchinternet.com/wjbc. You can catch all the action starting with the pregame show at 6:45 pm CST. You can also follow the Thunder on social media for updates during the game.

The Thunder are coming off back to back road wins in Cedar Rapids and Green Bay and are looking to continue that momentum into tonight's game versus the Omaha Lancers. Bloomington is also on a five game winning streak and currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference with 23 total points, just four points shy of a playoff spot. Defensemen and Assistant Captain Vince Pedrie (Quinnipiac University) is currently leading the team in points with 17 (6g, 11a) and was named the 'CCM Defenseman of the Week' by the USHL in two consecutive weeks. Over the tenth and eleventh weeks of the season, he racked up eight points over five games and is ranked the second among active USHL defensemen.

Bloomington and Omaha have only met once before on the Thunder's ice. The Thunder grabbed a shootout win against the Lancers back in October, ending the game with a final score of 4-3. The Lancers are ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 20 total points and hold an 8-8-4 record. After a slow start to the season earning just one win in seven games, the Lancers have rattled off points in ten of their last 13 games. They are led by NHL Draft Pick Shane Gersich (Washington Capitals, University of North Dakota). He has picked up 25 points on the season (14g, 11a), and is ranked seventh in the league in overall scoring leaders.

Next Home Game : The Thunder will take on the Dubuque Fighting Saints for their Tux and Pucks Night on Wednesday, December 31st at 7:00 pm. Join the Thunder in celebrating the New Year in your best attire. It is also Olive Garden Family Night. Purchase four tickets in the lower end and receive a $25 gift card to the Olive Garden for $50. Upgrade those tickets to premium for only $5. There will be a post-game player skate available to fans for only $5. Call the Thunder office for tickets at (309) 434-2980.

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