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Farynuk Returns To Thunder Lineup

January 7, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, has announced captain and defenseman Brad Farynuk (FAR-nick) has been reassigned to the Thunder from Springfield.

Farynuk, 25, appeared in one game for the Falcons during his third recall of the season, registering two penalty minutes and has played in three games for Springfield. In 24 games with the Thunder this year, the Stockton captain has two goals and 10 assists for 12 points and was named to the National Conference roster for the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game, which will be played at Stockton Arena on Jan. 22-23.

The 6-foot, 210-pound defenseman helped guide Dayton to a berth in the Kelly Cup Finals and the American Conference's North Division title (37-26-9 record, 83 points) last season, tying for the ECHL lead in scoring among defenseman for the Kelly Cup Playoffs with 16 points (4g-12a) in 22 games. Farynuk ended the ninth longest game in ECHL history (101:23) in game one of last year's American Conference Final, scoring the Bombers' game-winning goal at the 1:23 mark of triple-overtime in a 4-3 Dayton win over the Florida Everblades.

Farynuk is scheduled to join the Thunder on the team's road trip this week for a three-game series against the Alaska Aces.

2008 CHASE CHEVROLET ECHL ALL-STAR GAME

Hosted by the Stockton Thunder and the City of Stockton at Stockton Arena, the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light will be played on Jan. 23 with the 11th edition of the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Skills Competition being held on Jan. 22. The economic impact of the All-Star Game is projected to give the city of Stockton an estimated more than $1 million in revenue and will take place in the 9,737-seat Stockton Arena, adjacent to the new seven-story Sheraton Stockton Hotel at Regent Pointe. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and the 69th largest city in the United States of America.

Tickets for the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game and ECHL All-Star Skills Competition are on sale now, starting as low as $5 for the Skills Competition and $10 for the All-Star Game. Tickets can be purchased by calling 209-373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktontickets.com.

The Thunder returns to play with a road game on Wednesday against the Alaska Aces, starting at 8:15 p.m. from Sullivan Arena. The game can be heard live on radio at 1420-AM KSTN and on the internet (video and audio available) at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks.

Host of the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game and festivities on Jan. 22 and 23, the Thunder has led the ECHL in attendance for two consecutive seasons and drew 244,085 fans to Stockton Arena in 2006-07. Season tickets, mini plans, group and individual tickets for 2007-08 are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.stocktonthunder.com.

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