Battle Of Highway 99 Highlights Second Round

Published on April 13, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


FIRST ROUND RECAP: THUNDER FLUSHES ACES

GAME 4: STK 8 - AK 5 (4/10/10): The Stockton Thunder erased two separate two-goal deficits in the first period and scored six unanswered goals, led by James Bates' four points (1g-3a) and a pair of goals by Matt Robinson, eliminating the Alaska Aces in a 8-5 victory in Game 4 of the National Conference Quarterfinal round of the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs before 4,583 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday. The Thunder, who won the best of five series, 3-1, and became the first team in ECHL history to eliminate the Alaska Aces from the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, advanced to the second round for the second straight year. Ten different Thunder players hit the scoresheet and Andrew Perugini made 40 saves in net.

GAME 3: STK 7 - AK 4 (4/9/10): All-star center Chris D'Alvise scored two goals and added an assist, Andrew Perugini made 39 saves and the Stockton Thunder scored a playoff club record five goals in the third period, en route to a thrilling 7-4 victory over the Alaska Aces in Game 3 of the National Conference Quarterfinal of the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs, before 4,212 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. The Thunder, who took a 2-1 series (best-of-five) lead and sent Alaska to the brink of elimination in the first round, scored five times in a span of 6:42 in the third period, ending with Ryan Constant's second goal of the night, an empty-netter with 1:55 left. The Thunder also received a goal each from Jason Pitton, Matt Marquardt and the eventual-game winner from Kelly Czuy with 5:16 left in the game.

GAME 2: STK 5 - AK 2 (4/6/10): A four goal effort in the third period, stamping a string of three unanswered goals, helped the Stockton Thunder sink the host the Alaska Aces in a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of the National Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs at the Menard Memorial Sports Center on Tuesday. The Thunder, who tied the best-of-five series, 1-1, return home to Stockton Arena for Game 3 on Friday. Forwards Kelly Czuy (1g-1a), Oren Eizenman (two assists), defensemen Anthony Aiello (1g-1a) and Jordan Bendfeld (two assists) all led the offense with two points apiece while goaltender Andrew Perugini made 28 saves. The Thunder, who handed Alaska their fourth Game 2 loss in franchise history, improved to 2-3 in Game 2 situations.

GAME 1: AK 4 - STK 3 (4/5/10): Defenseman B.J. Crum scored back-to-back goals, including the game-winner with 2:51 left in regulation to snap a 3-3 tie and help the Alaska Aces rally in a third period comeback, defeating the Stockton Thunder, 4-3 in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs National Conference Quarterfinal round at the Menard Memorial Sports Center on Monday. Alaska, who took a 1-0 series lead, were led by Crum's two goals in the game, who mounted half of his three-year career total (4) in just a five-minute span. Kelly Czuy led the Thunder with a goal and assist, while Chris D'Alvise and J.F. Caudron also scored for Stockton.

THUNDER 2009-10 PLAYOFF STATISTICS

The proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, the Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of the San Joaquin Magazine, led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew over 200,000 fans for the fifth consecutive season in 2009-10. Season tickets for 2010-11 are on sale now. 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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