Farynuk Summoned Back To Springfield

January 5, 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 defenseman Brad Farynuk (FAR-nick) has been recalled from the Thunder to Springfield.

This will be Farynuk's third recall of the season and the Enderby, British Columbia native has played in two games for Springfield this season not registering a point.

In 24 games with the Thunder this season, the Stockton captain has two goals and 10 assists for 12 points and was named to participate in the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game, which will be played in Stockton this season.

In addition, Wheeling Nailers defenseman Curtiss Patrick was signed by Springfield to an AHL professional tryout agreement.

The Thunder returns home for its next game on Sunday, January 6 against the Bakersfield Condors, starting at 4:00 p.m. from Stockton 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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