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Thunder 2013-14 Promotional, Giveaway Lineup Announced

August 5, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, a two time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," today announced its full calendar of promotions, giveaways and partner nights for the 2013-14 season at Stockton Arena.

"Opening Night" on Oct. 19 launches the hockey season, highlighted by the Thunder lifting its 2012-13 Western Conference championship banner from the rafters of Stockton Arena. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a championship poster.

Signature promotion games of "Thunder Goes Pink VIII" and Military Appreciation Weekend will have Thunder specialty jerseys available to fans in attendance via live "jersey off our back" auctions immediately following the final game of each promotion. Additional jerseys will also be available during silent auctions and raffle promotions throughout both events.

"Fan Appreciation Night" closes out the regular season calendar on Apr. 12, featured as a Fan/Group Appreciation Night with many prizes awarded to all in attendance. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a gold Thunder rally towel.

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation returns for all Sunday (4:00 p.m.) and Wednesday (7:00 p.m.) games on the home calendar, offering fans four tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks for $34, along with a free Thunder cap ( when purchased at www.StocktonThunder.com ) . Family Days also present an expanded "Family Fun Zone" section behind the Lower End Zone (sections 118-124), offering interactive hockey attractions and booths for all ages .

The full Thunder promotional calendar for 2013-14 is as follows:

Saturday, Oct. 19 vs. Colorado (7:30 p.m.)

Opening Night, Banner Raising Night - Championship Poster giveaway

Wednesday, Oct. 23 vs. Ontario (7:00 p.m.)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 vs. Utah (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder Goes Pink VIII presented by St. Joseph's Medical Center

Thunder Pink Scarf giveaway (women, 18 and over)

Monday, Nov. 11 vs. San Francisco (5:00 p.m.)

Veteran's Day "Military Monday" - Thunder Military Poster giveaway

Friday, Nov. 15 vs. Ontario (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder player poster giveaway (player TBD)

Sunday, Nov 17 vs. Bakersfield (4:00 p.m.)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Wednesday, Nov. 20 vs. San Francisco (7:00 p.m.)

College Night

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Friday, Nov. 22 vs. Utah (7:30 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 23 (7:30 p.m.) vs. Idaho

Share Your Thanksgiving - Thunder player poster giveaway (1 of 2)

Sunday, Nov. 24 vs. Idaho (4:00 p.m.)

Share Your Thanksgiving - Thunder player poster giveaway (2 of 2)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Friday, Nov. 29 vs. Ontario (7:30 pm.)

Thunder team photo giveaway

Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Bakersfield (4:00 p.m.)

Thunder holiday poster giveaway (1 of 2)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Ontario (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder holiday poster giveaway (2 of 2)

Saturday, Dec. 28 vs. San Francisco (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder bobblehead giveaway (TBA)

Sunday, Dec. 29 vs. San Francisco (4:00 p.m.)

Thunder gold rally towel giveaway

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Friday, Jan. 3 vs. San Francisco (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder Western Conference championship banner giveaway (13 and over)

Saturday, Jan. 18 vs. Bakersfield (7:30 p.m.)

Teddy Bear Toss Night

Sunday, Jan. 19 vs. San Francisco (4:00 p.m.)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Sunday, Jan. 26 vs. Ontario (4:00 p.m.)

Thunder Youth Jersey Giveaway presented by Bulletproof Energy Drinks (12 and under)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Saturday, Feb. 1 vs. Colorado (7:30 p.m.)

Hockey With Heart

Thunder "Hockey With Heart" red adult t-shirt giveaway (18 and over)

Saturday, Feb. 15 vs. San Francisco (7:30 p.m.)

Star Wars Night

Light Saber giveaway

Sunday, Mar. 2 vs. Alaska (4:00 p.m.)

Thunder Youth Jersey Giveaway presented by Bulletproof Energy Drinks (12 and under)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Saturday, Mar. 8 vs. Utah (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder Adult Jersey Giveaway (13 and over)

Friday and Saturday, Mar. 14-15 vs. Utah, Las Vegas (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder's "Easy Being Green" Weekend

Scout Appreciation Weekend

Thunder tote bag giveaway (18 and over)

Sunday, Mar. 16 vs. San Francisco (4:00 p.m.)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Saturday, Mar. 22 vs. Alaska (7:30 p.m.)

Garet Hunt bobblehead giveaway

Sunday, Mar. 23 vs. Alaska (4:00 p.m.)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Wednesday, Mar. 26 vs. Idaho (7:00 p.m.)

Education Night

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Friday, Mar. 28 vs. Idaho (7:30 p.m.)

Thunder gold rally towel giveaway

Sunday, Mar. 30 vs. Idaho (4:00 p.m.)

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Wednesday, Apr. 2 vs. Ontario (7:30 p.m.)

Education Night

Family Day presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Friday and Saturday, Apr. 4-5 vs. Utah (7:30 p.m.)

Military Appreciation Weekend

Poster giveaway (Friday)

Military Appreciation adult cap giveaway (Saturday) (18 and over)

Saturday, Apr. 12 vs. Las Vegas (7:30 p.m.)

Fan/Group Appreciation Night

Thunder gold rally towel giveaway

Schedule of events and giveaways are subject to change. Quantities of giveaway items are limited. Fans are encouraged to continuously check www.StocktonThunder.com for event and giveaway updates.

The proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League and defending Western Conference champion, the Thunder led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew over 200,000 fans for the eighth consecutive season in 2012-13. Season Tickets and Mini Plans for 2013-14 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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