Thunder Alters Roster Before Sunday Tilt

February 8, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, have agreed to terms with rookie defenseman Ian Fazzi (FAW-zee). In addition, defenseman Ryan Constant has been placed on the three-day injured reserve list.

Fazzi is scheduled to make his pro debut in a Thunder uniform on Sunday against Alaska and will wear jersey number 13.

Fazzi, a native of San Jose, Calif., spent the 2003-04 college hockey season at Rochester Institute of Technology (NCAA) and finished his playing career at San Jose State University (NCAA). The 5-foot-9, 175-pound blueliner was named assistant coach for San Jose State in 2007-08.

The Thunder returns to play on Sunday, hosting the Alaska Aces at 4:00 p.m. at Stockton Arena. The game is available exclusively online (audio is free-of-charge) for viewing for a $7 charge at http://www.stocktonthunder.com/ (courtesy of B2 Networks).

The Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for three consecutive seasons and drew 239,337 fans to Stockton Arena in 2007-08. Season tickets, group tickets, individual tickets and mini plans 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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