Thunder Back Wednesday at Ontario, Home Twice

Published on March 16, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

at ONTARIO REIGN (Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.) - 1420 KSTN, B2 Networks

The Thunder faces the Ontario Reign in 10th and final matchup of the year between both clubs, with the game taking place at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The game is the first for Stockton after a nine-day layoff and is the first of three games in four nights for the club. The Thunder is 3-5-1 vs. Ontario this year. The teams last met on Mar. 8 with the Reign defeating the Thunder 2-1 at Stockton Arena. The Thunder is 3-1-1 this year at Citizens Business Bank Arena. After Wednesday's game, Stockton has just two games remaining on the road for the regular season.

vs. UTAH GRIZZLIES (Thursday - 7:00 p.m.) - 1420 KSTN, B2 Networks

The Thunder hosts the Utah Grizzlies on Thursday, continuing a stretch of three games in four nights which marks the beginning of the regular season's final six-game homestand. Thursday's game marks the seventh meeting between both teams. Through 29 games in the lifetime series, the Thunder is 11-15-3 against Utah. The Thunder is 2-0-0 this season at home against Utah and last time both clubs met, the Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 4-1 at Stockton Arena on Mar. 14.

vs. BAKERSFIELD CONDORS (Saturday - 7:30 p.m.) - 1420 KSTN, B2 Networks

The Thunder continues a six-game homestand on Saturday against the Bakersfield Condors, finishing a stretch of three games in four nights for Stockton. It will be fourth and final meeting at Stockton Arena between both teams this season. It is also the finale of seven games against the Condors and in the last meeting, the Condors defeated the Thunder 6-3 on Feb. 13 at Stockton Arena. Stockton carries at lifetime record of 11-13-7 against Bakersfield and is 1-5-0 against the Condors this year.

1420 KSTN is the Thunder's flagship radio station and all Thunder games can be heard live on the Internet (free-of-charge) and are available for viewing at a $7 "pay-per-view" charge at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks. Radio broadcaster Mike Benton provides play-by-play commentary, with the "Thunder Forecast" pre-game show starting 15 minutes before each broadcast.

Show someone you care with the Stockton Thunder and Edible Arrangements!

This season during every Sunday home game one lucky fan will be awarded a beautiful and delicious fruit bouquet courtesy of Edible Arrangements. If you have a co-worker, friend, or family member you feel deserves special recognition, log on to www.StocktonThunder.com and nominate them for the Edible Arrangements Sentimental Moment!

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Saturday, March 21 vs. Bakersfield, 7:30 p.m.

GARET HUNT BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT

- The first 1,000 kids (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a collectible bobblehead doll of Thunder rookie agitator sensation Garet Hunt!

Friday, March 27, 2009 vs. Utah, 7:30 p.m.

GROUP APPRECIATION NIGHT

- Discouted tickets for all groups who attended a Thunder game earlier this season (when purchased in advance)!

PLAYER POSTER GIVEAWAY (presented by KHOP 95.1 and In-Shape Health Clubs)

- All fans in attendance will receive a collectible poster featuring Thunder players Mike Lalonde, Andrew Perugini and Craig Valette!

I AM HERE! NIGHT (presented by Chase Chevrolet and Food-4-Less)

- Students who achieved school attendance goals for a recent grading period will receive free tickets for today's game!

Saturday, March 28 vs. Victoria, 7:30 p.m.

EQUIPMENT BAG GIVEAWAY (presented by Comcast & 97.7/98.3 KWIN)

- The first 2,000 kids (ages 17 and under) receive a free Thunder equipment bag!

NEVER-A-WASTED TICKET NIGHT

Sunday, March 29, 2009 vs. Victoria, 4:00 p.m.

FAN APPRECIATION DAY

- Special giveaways and more to salute the most loyal fans in the ECHL!

FAMILY DAY (Presented by MetroPCS, 99.3 KJOY)

- $34 family upper premium / end zone admission (four tickets, four hockey pucks) with coupon available by visiting participating MetroPCS locations.

TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Ryan Huddy (63)

Goals - Ryan Huddy (31)

Assists - Ryan Huddy (32)

Plus/Minus - Daryl Marcoux (+15)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (230)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

o Ryan Huddy is 6 points away from breaking the Thunder single-season scoring record (68)

o Matt O'Dette is 9 points away from 100 in his ECHL career

o Damian Surma is 7 points away from 100 in his ECHL career

o Cory Urquhart is 3 assists away from 100 in his ECHL career

TEAM NOTES:

- Ryan Huddy leads the Thunder with a club-record 31 goals

- Goaltender Andrew Perugini is 14-4-0 in his last 18 appearances

- Huddy is six points away from surpassing Joel Irwin's Thunder record of 68 points in one season

- Stockton leads the ECHL in attendance with an average of 6,221 fans

- Stockton is 20-of-22 in its last four games in penalty killing

The team's upcoming schedule for the coming week is as follows:

(subject to change, all times PT)

TUE. MARCH 17:

Travel to Ontario, Calif.

5:00 p.m. - Practice at Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario)

WED. MARCH 18:

11:15 a.m. - Morning skate at Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario)

7:00 p.m. - GAME AT ONTARIO

1420 KSTN / StocktonThunder.com

Travel to Stockton, Calif. immediately after game

THURS, MARCH 19:

No morning skate

5:30 p.m. - Media availability ends

7:00 p.m. - GAME VS. UTAH (Stockton Arena)

1420 KSTN / StocktonThunder.com

FRI, MARCH 20:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

SAT, MARCH 21:

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

6:00 p.m. - Media availability ends

7:30 p.m. - GAME vs. BAKERSFIELD (Stockton Arena)

1420 KSTN/StocktonThunder.com

SUN. MARCH 22:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

MON. MARCH 23:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

(courtesy of The Record)

"Obviously, you hope all the teams you aren't competing directly with for a spot win, and you hope you get some favors. But we can't control that," Thomas said. "All we can control is to use the time to reorganize and restructure for the stretch run, and to work to get better."

- Head Coach Matt Thomas on the nine-day layoff, The Record, 3/10/09

"I think it's important that we rest and recharge," Thomas said. "Then we'll get back on the ice."

- Thomas on more of the nine-day layoff, The Record, 3/10/09

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