Hunt Returns From Springfield, Laing Joins Roster

Published on February 9, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, announced rookie left wing Garet Hunt has been reassigned to the Thunder from Springfield, rookie defenseman Ben Laing has agreed to terms and defenseman Ian Fazzi has been released.

Hunt is scheduled to return and Laing (jersey number 13) is slated to make his ECHL debut tonight when the Thunder host the Idaho Steelheads (7:00 p.m. / 1420 KSTN and StocktonThunder.com) at Stockton Arena.

Hunt, 21, has skated in 42 games for the Thunder this year, scoring 14 points (5g-9a) while leading the ECHL with 186 penalty minutes. The Maple Ridge, British Columbia native has skated in one game for Springfield, making his AHL debut on Feb. 7 while posting two penalty minutes.

The 5-foot-9, 190-pound left winger was signed by Springfield to an AHL contract in the summer of 2008 spent his four-year (2004-08) junior career with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League, amassing 542 penalty minutes and 41 points (16g-25a) in 193 career games. Last season, Hunt skated in 62 games for the Giants, leading the team and ranking fourth in the WHL with a career-high 239 penalty minutes while totaling 18 points (7g-11a).

Laing, 26, joins the Thunder roster after previously playing for two seasons (2001-03) at Monroe Community College (N.Y.).

SERIOUS DISCOUNTS ON "MORE FOR YOUR MONEY" MONDAY The Thunder hosts the Idaho Steelheads tonight at 7:00 p.m. on a "More For Your Monday" at Stockton Arena. Stockton Arena concession stands will feature dollar-off discounts on selected food, beverages and various discounts on merchandise will be offered at the Stockton Arena "FanAttic," the official team store of the Thunder. In addition, individual game tickets will be discounted by 50% and are on sale at Stockton Arena's ticket office, online via www.StocktonTickets.com and by phone at (209) 373-1700.

The Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for three consecutive seasons and drew 239,337 fans to Stockton Arena in 2007-08. Season tickets, group tickets, individual tickets and mini plans 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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