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Popular "Teddy Bear Toss" Returns Saturday

January 25, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES/OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

vs. Victoria Salmon Kings (Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.; Friday - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday - 8:00 p.m.) - B2 Networks

The Thunder, on an 11-game homestand that has a record of 3-1-3 on the stretch and in second place for the Pacific Division, continues the record stretch at home with three games against the Victoria Salmon Kings, beginning Wednesday at Stockton Arena which is the sixth meeting of the year between both teams. The Thunder is 13-19-4 lifetime against Victoria and is 2-3-0 this year in the head-to-head series. Saturday's game features a special 8:00 p.m. game time, with a large crowd expected for the fifth annual "Teddy Bear Toss" promotion, presented by Jackson Rancheria, California Water Service Company, KAT Country and News10

vs. Alaska Aces (Sunday - 4:00 p.m.) - B2 Networks

The Thunder squares off against the Alaska Aces to end the 11-game homestand on Sunday, the final meeting between both teams at Stockton Arena this season. This season, the Thunder is 4-0-3 against Alaska and three of four games between the teams have headed into overtime or a shootout at Stockton Arena. The Thunder all-time time record is 17-13-8 against the Aces while going unbeaten in regulation for the last 13 games (10-0-3) against Alaska, dating back to 2007-08. The last time both teams met, the Thunder defeated the Aces, 4-3 at Stockton Arena on Jan. 23.

1420 KSTN is the Thunder's flagship radio station on the road this year and all Thunder games can be heard live on the Internet (free-of-charge) and are available for viewing at a $7 "pay-per-view" charge at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks. Radio broadcaster Mike Benton provides play-by-play commentary with the "Thunder Forecast" pre-game show starting 15 minutes before each broadcast.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Wednesday, Jan. 27 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY (99.3 KJOY and Metro PCS)

- $29 upper premium / end zone admission (four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, coupon for $4 dollars off the Fan Attic) with coupon available by visiting participating MetroPCS locations. An $84 value.

Friday, Jan. 29 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7:30 p.m.

COMMEMORATIVE CUP GIVEAWAY (presented by KHOP 95.1, InShape Health Clubs, ChemStation and Instant Tax Service)

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 18 and over) in attendance will receive a commemorative Thunder cup, the third in a series of five cups!

Saturday, Jan. 30 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7:30 p.m.

TEDDY BEAR TOSS (presented by Jackson Rancheria, California Water Service Company, KAT Country and News 10)

- All fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently-used teddy bear or stuffed animal to Saturday's game, and encouraged to toss it onto the ice immediately when the Thunder scores its first goal of the game! All teddy bears and stuffed animals will be collected and donated to the United Way of San Joaquin County for distribution to local children's charities.

Sunday, Jan. 31 vs. Alaska Aces, 4:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY (99.3 KJOY and Metro PCS)

- $29 upper premium / end zone admission (four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, coupon for $4 dollars off the Fan Attic) with coupon available by visiting participating MetroPCS locations. An $84 value.

WEBKINZ GIVEAWAY - LION

- The first 500 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a collectible Webkinz plush doll.

THIRD JERSEY GAME

- The Thunder is scheduled to wear their gold-colored third jersey for Sunday's game.

COMMUNITY UPDATE

"Sacramento and Company," News10 (ABC)

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.

Thunder center Craig Valette will appear live on News10's "Sacramento and Company," which begins at 9:00 a.m., to discuss the Thunder season and the upcoming "Teddy Bear Toss" promotion!

Elmwood Elementary School (Stockton, CA)

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 1:30 p.m.

Thunder players Daryl Marcoux, Chris D'Alvise, Garet Hunt and Justin DaCosta are scheduled to appear at Elmwood Elementary School to speak in a special assembly and promote fundraising opportunities for this weekend's set of Thunder games at Stockton Arena!

Mable Barron School (Stockton, CA)

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.

Thunder players Andrew Perugini, Matt O'Dette, Chris D'Alvise and Garet Hunt are scheduled to appear at Mable Barron School in Stockton at 6:00 p.m. to help coordinate the school's "Bingo for Books" event, a great educational experience that promotes literacy and a chance for local fans to meet the players, up-close and personal!

"KINGS ROOM" PREGAME AND POSTGAME PARTIES FEATURING LIVE MUSIC

Back by popular demand, the Stockton Thunder is hosting pregame and postgame parties inside the new "Kings Room" of Stockton Arena, open before each home game and after each Friday and Saturday home game. A great gathering place for Thunder fans to rally before the game or celebrate a win after, select drink specials and a special food menu is included along with live music throughout the evening! For more information, call the Thunder at (209) 373-1500.

Friday, Jan. 29: Strutter

Saturday, Jan. 30: Live music - TBA, select Thunder players scheduled to appear for a live autograph appearance!

2009-10 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Colin Hemingway, Oren Eizenman (32)

Goals - Chris D'Alvise (15)

Assists - Oren Eizenman (23)Plus/Minus - Anthony Aiello (+9)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (107)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

o Igor Gongalsky is 16 points away from 100 in his professional career

o Colin Hemingway is 1 game away from 300 in his professional career

o Colin Hemingway is 11 points away from 300 in his professional career

o Garet Hunt is 12 games away from 100 as a member of the Thunder

TEAM NOTES

- Colin Hemingway scored his first goal in a Thunder uniform on Sunday vs. Bakersfield

- James Bates had two assists for his seventh multi-point game on Jan. 23 vs. Alaska (4-3 win)

- Chris D'Alvise is tied for eighth among ECHL rookies with 15 goals

- Stockton is third in the ECHL with an average of 5,842 fans in attendance (14 home games)

- Stockton's power-play is tied for third the ECHL at 22.1 percent (40-for-190)

- Stockton is 6-1-3 in its last ten home games

The team's upcoming schedule for the coming week is as follows:

(subject to change, all times PT)

TUE, JAN. 26:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

WED, JAN. 27:

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

5:30 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

7:00 p.m. - GAME VS. VICTORIA

StocktonThunder.com

THURS, JAN. 28:

10:00 a.m. - Oak Park Ice Arena (Stockton, Calif.)

FRI. JAN. 29:

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

6:00 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

7:30 p.m. - GAME VS. VICTORIA

StocktonThunder.com

SAT. JAN. 30:

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

6:30 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

8:00 p.m. - GAME VS. VICTORIA

StocktonThunder.com

SUN. JAN. 31:

No morning skate

2:30 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

4:00 p.m. - GAME VS. ALASKA

StocktonThunder.com

MON. FEB. 1:

Day off

WEEK IN REVIEW

BAK 5 - STK 2 (1/24/10): Gino Guyer scored a pair of goals and Stephane Goulet (1g-1a) and Shawn Weller (1g-1a) had multi-point games, helping the Bakersfield Condors steer the Thunder to a 5-2 defeat before a crowd of 4,209 at Stockton Arena on Sunday. Colin Hemingway scored his first goal in a Thunder uniform, a shorthanded tally in the third period and James Bates scored one in the first period. The Thunder suffered their first loss in regulation at home since November, ending an unbeaten streak of nine games (6-0-3) at Stockton Arena.

STK 4 - AK 3 (1/23/10): Igor Gongalsky buried a pair of goals and newcomer Colin Hemingway collected his first point in a Stockton Thunder (17-16-6, 40 points) uniform, helping the Thunder to knock off the Alaska Aces in a 4-3 victory before a crowd of 6,508 at Stockton Arena on Saturday. The Thunder, who jumped over the.500 mark for the first time this season, moved into a fifth place tie in the National Conference with the Utah Grizzlies and were aided by a goal each from Chris D'Alvise and Matt O'Dette, who returned to the lineup after missing the last 18 games due to injury.

AK 2 - STK 1 (SO) (1/22/10): Goaltender Frank Doyle made 42 saves for his sixth straight win and made all four saves in a shootout, helping the Alaska Aces send the Thunder to a 2-1 shootout loss before 5,160 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. The Thunder, who improved their run to 5-0-3 in the last eight home games, remain tied for sixth in the National Conference with the Las Vegas Wranglers and gained a point with the help of goaltender Andrew Perugini's 26 saves. Chris D'Alvise scored a power-play goal for the Thunder and Alaska received a first period marker from T.J. Fast.

THUNDER 2009-10 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS

The proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, the Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of the San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew 223,854 fans to Stockton Arena in 2008-09. Season tickets for 2009-10 are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonthunder.com/.

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