Thunder Draw Another Over 6,000, Hit Road on Wednesday

Published on February 7, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

at Ontario Reign

Wednesday (7:05 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder hits the road for a five-game road trip, starting four games in five days. The Thunder is 5-1-1 against Ontario this season and in the last meeting, the Thunder defeated Ontario, 4-2 at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sunday, Jan. 23. Through 26 regular season games in the all-time series, the Thunder is 16-9-2 against Ontario. Stockton has combined for 28 goals in the first seven games of the series. The final three games of the series will be played in Ontario, where the Thunder are 3-0-0 in the last three visits, dating back to 2009-10.

at Alaska Aces

Friday, Saturday** (8:15 p.m.), Sunday (6:05 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder visits the Alaska Aces for a three-game series and continue five-game road trip at Sullivan Arena. The last time both teams met, Alaska defeated the Thunder, 5-2 at Sullivan Arena on Sunday, Dec. 17. Both teams will meet nine times this season and after Sunday's game, for the last three games of the series at Stockton Arena. The Thunder is 0-3-0 in the series this season against Alaska. The Thunder enters the week 14-8-3 against teams from the Mountain Division.

** Denotes broadcast is online only

The Thunder and Fat's Grill and Bar have partnered for this season for "Thunder Watch Party" nights (shown through AmericaOne) during all Thunder road games. Fans attending will have an opportunity to win prizes, enjoy drink specials and participate in a festive atmosphere while cheering on the Thunder. It is located at 4555 North Pershing Avenue in Stockton and just minutes away from Stockton Arena. Fat's Grill and Bar is a three-time "Best of San Joaquin" Award winner in The Record and features 15 television monitors and four satellite dishes, an array of acclaimed entrees, pizzas, beverages, appetizers, specialties and more.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS AND APPEARANCES

Friday, February 18 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7:30 p.m.

EQUIPMENT BAG GIVEAWAY presented by Angelina's Spaghetti House, AM 970 ESPN Radio & Pepsi - The first 1,000 fans (ages 13 and over) will receive a collectible Thunder hockey equipment bag, similar to what the pros carry to the locker room every day!

MetroPCS FREE FRIDAY

- One lucky section at the game will receive a free gift courtesy of MetroPCS and all fans are invited to stop by MetroPCS's booth at Stockton Arena to win a free phone and service for one whole year!

Saturday, February 19 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7:30 p.m.

YOUTH REPLICA JERSEY GIVEAWAY (GOLD) presented by News10, Financial Center Credit Union, KHOP 95.1

- The first 1,500 kids (ages 12 and under) will receive a replica Thunder jersey (gold colored "third" jersey) worn at home and on the road for select games!

Sunday, February 20 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 4:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY presented by 99.3 KJOY

- Bring the whole family out for just $34 - includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 soft drinks and a $4 merchandise coupon at the Thunder "Fan Attic"! Purchase at www.StocktonThunder.com.

TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Fraser Clair (32)

Goals - Bretton Cameron (13)

Assists - Fraser Clair, Chris Lawrence (20)

Plus/Minus - Chris Lawrence (+11)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (105)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

- Ryan Constant is 8 games away from 300 in his professional career

- Jim McKenzie is 4 games away from 200 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

- Jody Pederson scored the first goal of his pro career and added an assist on Feb. 6 vs. Utah

- Fraser Clair is on a four-game scoring streak (2g-2a)

- Ryan Constant is tied for sixth among ECHL defenseman with 24 points (8g-16a) in 38 games

- Stockton is second in the ECHL in attendance with 136,917 fans (6,224 average)

- Stockton is 14-8-3 vs. the Mountain Division

- Stockton is 5-1-0 in its last six road games

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tuesday, FEB. 8

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Oak Park Ice Arena (Stockton, Calif.)

Travel to Ontario, Calif. afterwards

Wednesday, FEB. 9

7:05 p.m. - GAME at ONTARIO

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Thursday, FEB. 10

Travel to Anchorage, Alaska

Friday, FEB. 11

8:15 p.m. - GAME at ALASKA

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Saturday, FEB. 12

8:15 p.m. - GAME at ALASKA

StocktonThunder.com

Sunday, FEB. 13

6:05 p.m. - GAME at ALASKA

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Monday, FEB. 14

Travel day to Ontario, Calif.

WEEK IN REVIEW

STK 3 - UTA 2 (2/5/11): Playing in only his second game since coming over in a trade from Elmira, defenseman Jody Pederson scored a goal and added an assist while Bryan Pitton added 26 saves to help the Thunder knock off the Utah Grizzlies in a 3-2 victory, before 6,757 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday night. Thunder fans, who poured into the Central Valley to culminate a specialty jersey event where the Thunder donned teal jerseys of their co-NHL affiliate, the San Jose Sharks, and placed bids on the jerseys after the game in a live auction, enjoyed a wire-to-wire effort by Stockton where Garet Hunt added a goal, along with Fraser Clair's game-winner.

UTA 2 - STK 1 (2/4/11): Andrew Engelage denied two last-minute, game tying attempts by Jarrett Konkle and Jim McKenzie to preserve a 27-save effort and help the Utah Grizzlies defeat the Thunder, 2-1, before 4,888 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday night. The Thunder, who wore authentic teal jerseys of the San Jose Sharks in salute to their co-NHL affiliate, fell in regulation for only the second time in the head-to-head series (4-2-0). Jesse Gimblett scored a power-play goal in the second period, Stockton's only marker, answered by Brett Parnham's game-winning goal with 3:50 gone in the third period.

LV 6 - STK 2 (2/1/11): Ryan Huddy and Blake Gallagher each scored a pair of goals to help the Las Vegas Wranglers defeat the Thunder, 6-2, before an announced crowd of 2,298 at Orleans Arena on Tuesday night. The Thunder, who surrendered the first four goals of the game in the opening 15 minutes of play, fell to 2-14-1 lifetime at Orleans Arena and picked up a goal each from Jordan Bendfeld (his first in the regular season since 2008-09) and Jim McKenzie. Joe Fallon earned his third win in the head-to-head series, stopping 39 shots.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

(Courtesy of The Record)

"We were better, and I thought we played better as the game went on. We did enough to win," Thomas said. "It's definitely a good win and a step in the right direction."

- Thunder head coach Matt Thomas after the Thunder defeated the Utah Grizzlies, 3-2 at Stockton Arena on Saturday (Feb. 6, 2011)

"I think this is a good thing. I'm pretty excited to be here," Pederson said. "It was a tough loss, but it's a matter of coming back at them (today)."

- Defenseman Jody Pederson after making his Thunder debut on Friday (Feb. 5, 2011)

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