Thunder Deals Defenseman Salekin to Cincinnati

Published on January 1, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons, announced defenseman Mike Salekin has been traded to the Cincinnati Cyclones in exchange for future considerations.

Salekin, 23, has skated in 22 combined games for the Thunder and Reading Royals this season, posting eight points (4g-4a) and 52 penalty minutes. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound defenseman was originally acquired by the Thunder from the Royals on Nov. 24, 2008 and has appeared in 81 career games in the last two seasons, scoring 21 points (8g-13a) while posting 235 penalty minutes.

Last season, Salekin totaled 13 points (4g-9a) and a Roayls-high 183 penalty minutes in 49 games during his rookie campaign. Salekin added two points (1g-1a) and 34 penalty minutes in 11 Kelly Cup Playoff games.

The trade is the second for the Thunder in the last two days, who dealt defenseman Jim Jorgensen to the Phoenix RoadRunners for future considerations after signing defensemen Kenny MacAulay, Daryl Marcoux and veteran Matt O'Dette on Dec. 30 as free agents.

The Thunder returns to play for its next game on Friday, Jan. 2 against the Alaska Aces at 8:15 p.m. from Sullivan Arena, continuing a three-game road series. The game is available on radio at 1420 KSTN and online (audio is free-of-charge) for viewing for a $7 charge at http://www.stocktonthunder.com/ (courtesy of B2 Networks).

The Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for three consecutive seasons and drew 239,337 fans to Stockton Arena in 2007-08. Season tickets, group tickets, individual tickets and mini plans are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.StocktonThunder.com.

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