Goaltender Boron Claimed Off Waivers
November 26, 2007 - 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, announced rookie goaltender Tim Boron (Bor-AWN) has been claimed off waivers from the Charlotte Checkers.
Boron, 24, appeared in three games with the Las Vegas Wranglers this season, tallying a 2-1-0 record, 2.14 goals-against-average and .924 save percentage. The six-foot, 177-pound goaltender made a season-high 37 saves for Las Vegas in a 5-1 win at Phoenix on November 11.
Last season, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native appeared in 18 games with the Central Hockey League's Colorado Eagles, posting a 13-4-0 record, 2.91 goals-against-average and .909 save percentage. Boron spent three years (2003-06) of his college hockey career at St. Cloud State University (NCAA), posting a lifetime 15-27-5 record, .897 save percentage and 3.05 goals-against-average with one shutout.
In last year's CHL playoffs, Boron helped guide the Eagles to the CHL championship, appearing in 10 playoff games while tallying a 6-3 record with three shutouts, a 1.79 goals-against-average and .944 save percentage.
The Thunder returns to play Wednesday, November 28 as the Thunder visits the Utah Grizzlies at The E-Center at 6:05 p.m. The game can be heard live on radio at 1420 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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