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2008-09 Season Starts at Home, Thunder Hosts Fresno

April 30, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. ¡V The Stockton Thunder and the ECHL announced the 2008-09 regular season schedule today, with the Thunder opening its fourth ECHL season at home on Saturday, October 18 against the Fresno Falcons, starting at 7:30 p.m. from Stockton Arena.

Thunder home games will begin at 7:00 p.m. PT on Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. PT on Friday and Saturday, and 4:00 p.m. PT on Sunday. The 72-game schedule (36 home, 36 away) ends a two-game road trip against the Pacific Division-rival Las Vegas Wranglers on April 3-4. A total of 22 home games will be played on a Friday or Saturday while the home schedule features 33 weekend dates (10 Fridays, 12 Saturdays and 11 Sundays), an increase of six dates from 2007-08.

2008-09 SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

For the 2008-09 regular season, the Thunder will be participating in a schedule that emphasizes rivalries against familiar National Conference foes from the 07-08 season. Stockton will play 72 games against National Conference opponents.

The Thunder faces its 2007-08 Pacific Division opponents 26 times in 2008-09, including 10 games against the Fresno Falcons, its nearest geographical rival, starting with the season opener on Oct. 18 at Stockton Arena. The Las Vegas Wranglers, who eliminated the Thunder in the opening round of the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs face Stockton seven times in 2008-09 and the first rematch of the opening round of the playoffs is a Halloween Night matchup on Friday, October 31 at Orleans Arena. Las Vegas makes its first return to Stockton Arena on Friday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The Thunder faces the ECHL¡¦s newest team, the Ontario Reign, eight times in 2008-09 and the Reign host the Thunder in the first matchup on Wednesday, November 12, starting at 7:00 p.m. from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. The Reign make their first visit to Stockton Arena on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Home-ice advantage highlights the second half of the season ¡V a whopping 26 of the final 36 games will be played at Stockton Arena. The Thunder will play seven consecutive home games from February 1-15, the longest homestand next season at Stockton Arena. An eight-game road trip (December 7-28) marks the longest period the Thunder will be on the road.

TICKET INFORMATION

Thunder season tickets for the 2008-09 season 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, preferred parking options, benefits including admission to season ticket holder-only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more. Details on Thunder promotional and giveaway nights will be announced soon.

STOCKTON ARENA SEAT LOCATIONS & PRICING

Location Per seat Deposit Jul. 1 Aug. 1 Sep. 1

Glass $930 $50 $280 $300 $300

Lower Premium $650 $50 $200 $200 $200

Upper Premium $500 $50 $150 $150 $150

Lower End Zone $500 $50 $150 $150 $150

Upper End Zone $335 $50 $85 $100 $100

STOCKTON THUNDER 2008-09 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 18 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 24 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, October 25 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, October 26 @ Victoria 1:05 p.m.

Friday, October 31 @ Las Vegas TBA

Saturday, November 1 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 7 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 8 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12 @ Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14 @ Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 @ Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 16 Bakersfield 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 19 @ Idaho 6:10 p.m.

Friday, November 21 @ Idaho 6:10 p.m.

Saturday, November 22 @ Idaho 6:10 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26 Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 28 Alaska 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 29 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 5 @ Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 6 Ontario 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 7 @ Fresno 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 12 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Saturday, December 13 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Tuesday, December 16 @ Fresno 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 19 @ Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 20 @ Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 21 @ Ontario 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 26 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 27 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 28 Victoria 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31 @ Alaska 8:15 p.m.

Friday, January 2 @ Alaska 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, January 3 @ Alaska 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday, January 6 @ Phoenix TBA

Thursday, January 8 @ Phoenix TBA

Friday, January 16 Las Vegas 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 17 Las Vegas 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 18 Idaho 4:00 p.m.

Friday, January 23 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 24 Alaska 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 25 Phoenix 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 27 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, February 1 Phoenix 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 4 Alaska 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 6 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 7 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 8 Idaho 4:00 p.m.

Friday, February 13 Utah 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 14 Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 15 Ontario 4:00 p.m.

Friday, February 20 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Saturday, February 21 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Wednesday, February 25 Las Vegas 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 27 Idaho 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 28 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 1 Idaho 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3 @ Phoenix TBA

Wednesday, March 4 @ Phoenix TBA

Friday, March 6 Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7 Utah 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 8 Ontario 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 13 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 20 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 27 Utah 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 28 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 29 Las Vegas 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 3 @ Las Vegas TBA

Saturday, April 4 @ Las Vegas TBA

* Times and dates subject to change ¡V all times Pacific

HOME DATES TO REMEMBER

„X October 18 ¡V Season opener at Stockton Arena versus the Fresno Falcons

„X November 26 ¡V The Ontario Reign make their first visit of the season

„X January 16 ¡V The Las Vegas Wranglers make their first visit of the season

„X January 18 ¡V The Idaho Steelheads make their first visit of the season

„X March 29 ¡V The Las Vegas Wranglers visit for the final home game of the regular season

2008-09 OPPONENT BREAKDOWN:

Alaska: 6 games (3 home, 3 road)

Friday, November 28 Alaska 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31 @ Alaska 8:15 p.m.

Friday, January 2 @ Alaska 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, January 3 @ Alaska 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, January 24 Alaska 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 4 Alaska 7:00 p.m.

Bakersfield: 9 games (4 home, 5 road)

Wednesday, October 22 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 1 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 16 Bakersfield 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 26 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 14 Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6 Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 13 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

Fresno: 10 games (5 home, 5 road)

Saturday, October 18 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 14 @ Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 29 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 7 @ Fresno 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 16 @ Fresno 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 19 @ Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 20 @ Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 6 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 7 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 20 Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Idaho: 7 games (4 home, 3 road)

Wednesday, November 19 @ Idaho 6:10 p.m.

Friday, November 21 @ Idaho 6:10 p.m.

Saturday, November 22 @ Idaho 6:10 p.m.

Sunday, January 18 Idaho 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 8 Idaho 4:00 p.m.

Friday, February 27 Idaho 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 1 Idaho 4:00 p.m.

Las Vegas: 7 games (4 home, 3 road)

Friday, October 31 @ Las Vegas TBA

Friday, January 16 Las Vegas 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 17 Las Vegas 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 25 Las Vegas 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 29 Las Vegas 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 3 @ Las Vegas TBA

Saturday, April 4 @ Las Vegas TBA

Ontario: 8 games (4 home, 4 road)

Wednesday, November 12 @ Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 @ Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26 Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 5 @ Ontario 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 6 Ontario 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 21 @ Ontario 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 15 Ontario 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 8 Ontario 4:00 p.m.

Phoenix: 8 games (4 home, 4 road)

Tuesday, January 6 @ Phoenix TBA

Thursday, January 8 @ Phoenix TBA

Friday, January 23 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 25 Phoenix 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 1 Phoenix 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 28 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3 @ Phoenix TBA

Wednesday, March 4 @ Phoenix TBA

Utah: 7 games (3 home, 4 road)

Friday, December 12 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Saturday, December 13 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Friday, February 13 Utah 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Saturday, February 21 @ Utah 6:05 p.m.

Saturday, March 7 Utah 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 27 Utah 7:30 p.m.

Victoria: 10 games (5 home, 5 road)

Friday, October 24 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, October 25 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, October 26 @ Victoria 1:05 p.m.

Friday, November 7 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 8 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 27 Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 28 Victoria 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 27 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28 @ Victoria 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, March 28 Victoria

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