Mike Lalonde Selected to ECHL All-Star Game

December 31, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - Stockton Thunder left wing Mike Lalonde has been selected to the National Conference All-Star team for the 2006 ECHL All-Star Game presented by Bud Light, the ECHL announced today.

Lalonde, 23, has compiled 18 points (14g-4a) in 23 games, while leading the Thunder in goals and currently sitting fourth among ECHL rookies in goal-scoring. A native of Chetwynd, British Columbia, Lalonde is the Thunder's first-ever All-Star selection.

Lalonde joins the 21-man National Conference roster, which includes 10 rookies and 15 first-time selections. To see the entire National Conference roster, visit http://www.echl.com/upload_images/2006NationalConferenceRoster.pdf.

The All-Star Game will take place on January, 25 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, California at 7pm (PT). The All-Star festivities will also include a skills competition to be held at Save Mart Center, taking place on January 24 at 7pm (PT).

The team will be hosting a fan bus trip to the ECHL All-Star Game at a cost of $40 per person. Fans are encouraged to contact the Thunder office at (209) 373-1500 for more information.

The Thunder returns to play with a 7pm (PT) faceoff on Saturday against the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena. The game can be heard live on the internet (free-of-charge) and is available for a $6 "pay-per-view" fare at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B-2 Networks.

Thunder season tickets, individual tickets, and mini packages are on-sale now. Individual tickets can be purchased in-person at Stockton Arena's Box Office, online at www.stocktontickets.com, or by phone at (209) 373-1700. 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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