Thunder, Bakersfield Second Round Schedule Announced

Published on April 13, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder has advanced to the second round (National Conference Semifinal) of the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs for the second straight year and will open the second round against the second seed Bakersfield Condors in a best-of-seven series (2-3-2 format), beginning with Game 1 on Friday, Apr. 16 at 7:00 p.m. from Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.

Round-by-round ticket packages for the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs are now on sale and can be purchased by calling the Stockton Thunder at (209) 373-1500. Individual playoff tickets for all home games at Stockton Arena are on sale and available in person at the Stockton Arena Alpine Meats ticket office, by phone at (209) 373-1700 or online at www.StocktonTickets.com.

The Thunder, the #6 seed in the National Conference, finished 6-4-2 this season against the Condors (earning three wins in Bakersfield) and it is the first time both teams will meet in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Listed below is the head-to-head schedule, following a "2-3-2" format:

STOCKTON FACES BAKERSFIELD - NATIONAL CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

Game 1: Stockton at Bakersfield - Friday, Apr. 16 - 7:00 p.m. (Rabobank Arena)

Game 2: Stockton at Bakersfield - Saturday, Apr. 17 - 7:00 p.m. (Rabobank Arena)

Game 3: Bakersfield at Stockton - Wednesday, April 21 - 7:00 p.m. (Stockton Arena)

Game 4: Bakersfield at Stockton - Friday, April 23 - 7:30 p.m. (Stockton Arena)

Game 5: Bakersfield at Stockton - Saturday, April 24 - 7:30 p.m. (Stockton Arena) *

Game 6: Stockton at Bakersfield - Tuesday, Apr. 27 - 7:00 p.m. (Rabobank Arena) *

Game 7: Stockton at Bakersfield - Wednesday, Apr. 28 - 7:00 p.m. (Rabobank Arena) *

* If necessary

Kelly Cup Playoff tickets start as low as $9 per seat and range to $28 (Comcast Club).

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 new Thunder season tickets for the 2010-11 season.

All games can be viewed and heard on the Thunder Broadcast Network Serviced by Bruce's Body Shop, online at www.StocktonThunder.com (courtesy of B2 Networks). All road games are available on the Thunder radio flagship station at 1280 KWSX.

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, led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew over 200,000 fans for the fifth consecutive season in 2009-10. Season tickets for 2010-11 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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