Dave Piecuch Awarded ECHL Ticket Executive of the Year

Published on June 29, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, a two-time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," is proud to announce that Vice President of Sales Dave Piecuch has been awarded the 2010-2011 ECHL Ticket Executive of the Year Award for the past hockey season.

The recipient of the award is selected by a vote of league general managers and ticketing managers, and is presented to the individual who has demonstrated success in ticket sales.

Piecuch, who also earned this award in 2008, leads a team of seven in the Thunder's ticketing sales department. He is also the second member of the Thunder's front office to receive an ECHL award this summer, as President Dan Chapman was named ECHL Executive of the Year last week.

Piecuch's second award distinguishes him as one of three front office members in Thunder history to earn an ECHL individual award, joining Chapman and Mike Benton (Media Relations Award of Excellence, 2008-09).

Under Piecuch's direction, the Thunder had a four percent increase in overall ticket revenue, led by a 28% increase in group sales during the 2010-11 season. Stockton finished second in the ECHL with an average of 6,382 fans per game, the team's best attendance since the 2007-08 season. The Thunder have averaged over 6,000 fans per game in each of their six seasons in the league and led the ECHL in attendance for their first four seasons before finishing third in 2009-10.

ECHL Ticket Executive of the Year

2010-11 Dave Piecuch, Stockton Thunder

2009-10 Josh Burdine, Cincinnati Cyclones

2008-09 Tara Sipma, Gwinnett Gladiators

2007-08 Thom Emerson, Mississippi SeaWolves

Dave Piecuch, Stockton Thunder

2006-07 Greg Lowe and Tim Statezni, Bakersfield Condors

2005-06 Kelly Clutter, Wheeling Nailers

Danielle Lucero, Las Vegas Wranglers

2004-05 Rob Patton, Gwinnett Gladiators

2003-04 Brendan Desjardin, Alaska Aces

Jesse Martin, Mississippi SeaWolves

2002-03 Jeff Back, Trenton Titans

Tim McGee, Reading Royals

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. New and renewing Season Ticket Holders still have the opportunity to save 5% off the Season Ticket price along with the option of a special eight month payment plan. 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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