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The Hockey News Tabs Thunder Jersey For Fan Voting

August 18, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder dark-colored jersey is one of ten ECHL jerseys nominated for voting by the staff of The Hockey News and ranked fifth overall in the league in preparation for the publication's Jersey Tournament that begins September 10.

The jersey, which features the Thunder primary crest on the front of a black-colored body, white bolts and a yellow trim at the left and right sides of the base, is worn by the team on the road for the first half of the regular season and Kelly Cup Playoffs and at home for the second half of the regular season.

The publication ranked jerseys from all 20 teams of the ECHL and for each league in North America based the logo, shoulder patches, striping and piping. Each ranking is accompanied by a poll that allows fans to pick their favorite from the Top 10 logos as selected by The Hockey News for that league.

Based on the poll results, 40 teams will be chosen to participate in the Jersey Tournament that begins Sept. 10, featuring six professional leagues, six college conferences and three major junior leagues from the Canadian Hockey League.

The Thunder returns to the ice for preseason play on Thursday, Oct. 8 against the Bakersfield Condors, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Stockton Arena. The 2009-10 season, the fifth-year anniversary for the team, launches on Friday, Oct. 16 at Qwest Arena against the Idaho Steelheads at 6:10 p.m. and the Thunder home opener is Friday, Oct. 23 against the Ontario Reign at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena.

The proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, 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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