Thunder Announces Playoff Watch Parties

Published on March 30, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, a two-time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," is scheduled to host Kelly Cup Playoff Watch Parties from the "King's Room" of Stockton Arena for all Thunder playoff road games as available.

A tradition which started last season where Thunder fans witnessed the longest playoff run in Thunder history and two series against the Ontario Reign and Las Vegas Wranglers that went seven games each, fans can enjoy the game on several television monitors which will carry playoff game coverage through B2 Networks, "the official Broadband Broadcast Provider of the ECHL."

Admission to Playoff Watch Parties are $5 to the general public ($3 for full Thunder Season Ticket Holders). Doors to the King's Room, located at the North Entry of Stockton Arena, will open to all fans 30 minutes prior to puck drop.

Throughout each game, fans can enjoy discounts on food and beverages:

Draft beers - $4

Sobieski Vodka cocktails - $4

Soft drinks - $3

Hot dogs - 3 for $5

Popcorn

Pretzels

Nachos

Burgers

Alpine Meats sausage links

Times and dates for Kelly Cup Playoff games are subject to change and are scheduled be announced following the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday, April 4.

The Thunder, whose magic number is three to clinch a tie for a Kelly Cup Playoff berth, returns to play Tuesday with its next game at 7:00 p.m., visiting the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena. The game can be heard on radio at 1280 KWSX and viewed online exclusively at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks (audio is free of charge).

The proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, the Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of the San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew 223,854 fans to Stockton Arena in 2008-09. Season tickets for 2009-10 are on sale now. 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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