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Thunder Announces 2012 First Round Playoff

March 30, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, a two time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," announced the 2012 Thunder Playoffs presented by Midtown Optometry and iZon High Definition Lenses invites all fans to Stockton Arena beginning on Tuesday, April 3 in the pursuit of its first ever championship.

In conjunction with the agreement, Midtown Optometry and iZon High Definition Lenses will receive recognition at all 2012 Thunder home playoff games.

The Thunder has earned the #5 seed in the Western Conference and will open the playoffs against the #4 seed Colorado Eagles in a best-of-five series (2-3 format), beginning with Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal round on Tuesday, Apr. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Stockton Arena.

It is the first time ever Stockton and Colorado will meet in the Kelly Cup Playoffs and this year's appearance marks the sixth straight playoff berth in Thunder history. Listed below is the head-to-head schedule for the series:

STOCKTON VS. COLORADO - WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS (all times listed PT)

Game 1: Colorado at Stockton - Tuesday, April 3 - 7:00 p.m. (Stockton Arena)

Game 2: Colorado at Stockton - Wednesday, April 4 - 7:00 p.m. (Stockton Arena)

Game 3: Stockton at Colorado - Friday, April 6 - 6:05 p.m. (Budweiser Events Center)

Game 4: Stockton at Colorado - Saturday, April 7 - 6:05 p.m. (Budweiser Events Center) *

Game 5: Stockton at Colorado - Monday, April 9 - 6:05 p.m. (Budweiser Events Center) *

*If necessary

The Thunder ranks third in ECHL attendance with an average of 5,916 fans per game and has drawn 18 crowds of 6,000 or more to Stockton Arena this season. Thunder fans crowded Stockton Arena for a season high total of 9,398 in attendance on Mar. 3 vs. Alaska.

Kelly Cup Playoff tickets start as low as $7 per seat and range to $28 (glass seats and club) and are available by calling (209) 373-1700 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Current Thunder Season Ticket Holders receive tickets to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs in their ticket package. Fans wishing to get priority seating on playoff tickets can do so by placing a deposit on Thunder Season Tickets for the 2012-13 season or by purchasing Kelly Cup Playoff ticket strips.

Exclusive playoff merchandise and the theme for the 2012 Thunder Playoffs presented by Midtown Optometry and iZon High Definition Lenses will be announced soon.

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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