Thunder Acquires Kevin Gardner and John Longo

Published on January 15, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder has acquired center Kevin Gardner from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for defenseman Tony Johnson, and has acquired forward John Longo from the Columbia Inferno in exchange for left wing Derek Campbell, Thunder head coach Chris Cichocki announced today.

"We made these moves to give us a boost in offense," said Cichocki. "Both players have a noticeable amount of offensive potential, and they're put in a position here in Stockton to expand on their offensive capabilities."

Gardner, an ECHL rookie, has compiled eight points (5g-3a) in 22 games with the Steelheads in 2005-06. He spent his 2000-05 college hockey career at Northern Michigan University (NCAA), where he posted 48 career points (19g-29a) in 126 games for the Wildcats. He also won the hockey program's academics and community service award two years in a row.

Longo comes to the Thunder after racking up 13 points (5g-8a) in 35 games with the Inferno in 2005-06. A former rookie with the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (ECHL) and Toledo Storm (ECHL) in the 2003-04 season, Longo also enjoyed an impressive four-year college hockey career at University of Vermont (NCAA), compiling 62 points (24g-38a) in 118 career games with the Catamounts from 1999-2003.

The Thunder returns to play on Wednesday with an 8:15 p.m. (PT) game on the road against the Alaska Aces. The game can be heard live on the internet (free-of-charge) and is available for viewing at 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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