Thunder Announces 27 Man Training Camp Roster

September 30, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announced their 2011-12 preseason training camp is opening with 24 skaters and three goaltenders.

The Thunder training camp currently consists of seven returning players from last year's team that finished tied for first place in the Pacific Division with the Bakersfield Condors and notched 86 points which tied a club record.

An updated Thunder training camp roster (PDF) can be downloaded here.

There are four players signed by the Thunder, on the roster, who have attended or are currently attending training camps in the American Hockey League:

Cameron Brodie (Abbotsford Heat)

Dan Ringwald (Oklahoma City Barons)

Bretton Cameron (St. John's Ice Caps)

Tyler Shelast (Oklahoma City Barons)

Training camp skating sessions at Oak Park Ice Arena in Stockton are open to the public. A complete training camp schedule is listed below. Oak Park Ice Arena is located at 3545 Alvarado Avenue.

All media wishing to cover practice sessions are strongly encouraged to RSVP with the Thunder media relations department in advance by emailing mbenton@stocktonthunder.com. As per club media policy, the training room and restrooms inside the team dressing room are strictly off-limits at all times. Players receiving medical treatment in training room during the access period will be available to the media following treatment.

OPENING NIGHT AND TICKET INFORMATION

Opening Night is Friday, Oct. 14, when the Thunder opens the 2011-12 regular season at home against the Colorado Eagles, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena. The game will be a historic ECHL event to welcome in the Eagles, who will play in their inaugural game after spending the previous eight seasons in the Central Hockey League.

The Thunder are freezing most Season Ticket prices for the 2011-12 season, which are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktonthunder.com. Thunder Season Ticket Holders enjoy the highest demanded seating locations in Stockton Arena, benefits including admission to Season Ticket Holder only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, an exclusive gift, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more.

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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STOCKTON THUNDER 2011-12 TRAINING CAMP ITINERARY

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME

THURSDAY, Sept. 29 Physicals Stockton Arena 9:00 a.m.

Fitness Testing CrossFit CenCal (Stockton) 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, Sept. 30 Practice * Oak Park Ice Arena 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, Oct. 1 Practice * Oak Park Ice Arena 8:00 a.m.

SUNDAY, Oct. 2 Practice * Oak Park Ice Arena 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, Oct. 3 Practice Stockton Arena 9:00 a.m.

TUESDAY, Oct. 4 Team White Practice Stockton Arena 9:10 a.m.

White vs. Black Scrimmage Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Team Black Practice Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

Team White Workout Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5 Team Black Practice Stockton Arena 9:10 a.m.

White vs. Black Scrimmage Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Team White Practice Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

Team Black Workout Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

THURSDAY, Oct. 6 Team White Practice Stockton Arena 9:10 a.m.

White vs. Black Scrimmage Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Team Black Practice Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

Team White Workout Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

FRIDAY, Oct. 7 Pre-Game Skate Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Workout (non-lineup players) Stockton Arena 11:00 a.m.

VS. BAKERSFIELD Stockton Arena 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, Oct. 8 Pre-Game Skate * Oak Park Ice Arena 9:00 a.m.

Workout (non-lineup players) Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

@ BAKERSFIELD Rabobank Arena 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, Oct. 9 Fan Fest * Stockton Arena 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

* Denotes open to the public

** Times and dates subject to change

STOCKTON THUNDER 2011-12 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE (all times PT)

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

FRIDAY Oct. 7 BAKERSFIELD Stockton Arena 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Oct. 8 @ BAKERSFIELD Rabobank Arena 7:00 p.m.



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