Records for the road

Published on March 7, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THUNDER OVERALL RECORD: 10-33-11 (31 points) LAST WEEK: 2-1-0

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS:

@ PHOENIX ROADRUNNERS (Tuesday, 3/7 - 6 p.m.; Wednesday 3/8 - 6 p.m. PT)

The Thunder looks to continue its first winning streak in club history, beginning with a two-game set against the Phoenix RoadRunners. The Thunder has an edge with a 2-1-0 season series advantage over Phoenix, with Stockton last emerging victorious in a 1-0 blanking of the RoadRunners at U.S. Airways Center on January 8. Thunder goaltender Jake Moreland owns a 2-0-0 record against Phoenix this season, including two shutouts. Tuesday's game begins an eight-game road stretch for Stockton.

@ LONG BEACH ICE DOGS (Friday, 3/10 - 7:30 p.m. PT)

An eight-game road trip continues with the Thunder's first meeting against the Long Beach Ice Dogs (ECHL Montreal Canadiens affiliate), the first time both teams meet at Long Beach Arena since October 29. The Thunder carries a 0-0-3 clip against the Ice Dogs this season, with all three contests going to a shootout. Right wing Joel Irwin leads the Thunder in scoring against Long Beach this season with four points (1g-3a) in three games this season, including an admirable plus-3 rating.

@ BAKERSFIELD CONDORS (Saturday, 3/11 - 7 p.m. PT)

The Thunder and Condors meet for the sixth time this season to wrap-up a grueling four-game/five-night stretch, with the Thunder carrying a 0-2-3 mark against Bakersfield this season. Mike Lalonde leads the Thunder in scoring against Bakersfield this season, collecting four points (2g-2a) in five games. Goaltender Jake Moreland carries a 0-2-3 mark against Bakersfield this season, despite an impressive .920 save percentage against the Condors in five games.

Thunder games can be heard live on the internet (free-of-charge) and are available for viewing at a $6 "pay-per-view" fare (Friday - audio only) at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B-2 Networks. Thunder broadcaster Mike Benton will provide play-by-play commentary, with the pre-game show beginning 5:45 p.m. PT Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. PT Friday, and 6:45 p.m. PT Saturday.

Stockton Thunder Weekly Schedule: Feb. 7 - 13 (subject to change; all times Pacific)

Tuesday, March 7 10:15 a.m.: Morning skate at U.S. Airways Center 6 p.m.: Game vs. Phoenix RoadRunners (U.S. Airways Center)

Wednesday, March 8 10:15 a.m.: Morning skate at U.S. Airways Center 6 p.m.: Game vs. Phoenix RoadRunners (U.S. Airways Center)

Thursday, March 9 11 a.m.: Practice at Long Beach Arena

Friday, March 10 11:15 a.m.: Morning skate at Long Beach Arena 7:30 p.m.: Game vs. Long Beach Ice Dogs (Long Beach Arena)

Saturday, March 11 11:15 a.m.: Morning skate at Rabobank Arena 7 p.m.: Game vs. Bakersfield Condors (Rabobank Arena)

Sunday, March 12 Day Off

Monday, March 13 9 a.m.: Practice at Oak Park Rink

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

o Dean Stork is three assists away from 100 in his ECHL career

o Nathan Martz is 7 points away from 100 in his ECHL career

o Aaron Foster is 17 points away from 100 in his ECHL career

TEAM NOTES:

o Right wing Mike Lalonde is tied for first among ECHL rookies with 12 power play goals

o Thunder goaltender Jake Moreland has registered 45.1 saves per game in the last six games, collecting a .941 save percentage in that span

o Right wing Joel Irwin is currently on a six-game point-scoring streak (has scored eight points (2g-6a) in that stretch).

o The Thunder has drawn crowds of 8,000 or more eight times this season at Stockton Arena (includes four sellouts)

o The Thunder collected its first winning streak in team history with two consecutive wins over Dayton last week

WEEK IN REVIEW

Tuesday, February 28 SAN DIEGO 2 vs. Stockton 1

The Thunder fell victim to San Diego Gulls goaltender Tom Lawson's in-net theatrics, in a 2-1 loss to the Gulls at Stockton Arena. Joel Irwin collected a first period power-play goal for Stockton, before Lawson's game heated up with 34 saves and 28 stops in the last two periods. Jesse Bennefield tied the game with 1:03 to go in the first period, followed by Rob Flynn's game-winning marker early in the second period. Jake Moreland paced the Thunder defensive efforts with 37 saves.

Saturday, March 4 STOCKTON 5 vs. Dayton 2

The Thunder shredded a 15-game winless skid and gained its first home regulation win since December 10 in a 5-2 victory over the Bombers at Stockton Arena. The Thunder attained a season-high for goals in one game, headlined by Maris Ziedins and Ned Havern pitching in with two goals apiece for Stockton. Ziedins picked up a three-point game in his second game back since the Olympic break. Aaron Foster, formerly with the Bombers, picked up Stockton's other goal. Thunder goaltender Jake Moreland collected 38 saves, while Tyson Teplitsky and Paul Kelly posted Dayton's goals.

Sunday, March 5 STOCKTON 4 vs. Dayton 2

The Thunder claimed its first winning streak in team history with a 4-2 victory over the Bombers on Sunday at Stockton Arena. Mike Lalonde led the Stockton offense with two goals, including a marker 15 seconds into the game, the quickest goal to start a game in Thunder history. Maris Ziedins collected a goal and assist, while Nathan Marz claimed the game-winning goal in the second period. Jake Moreland stopped 51 shots in net for the Thunder, who finished the four-game season series with Dayton at a favorable 3-1-0 clip.

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