Thunder Host the Condors for St. Patrick's Day Meeting

March 17, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


The Thunder host the Bakersfield Condors tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Tyler Shattock coming into tonight's game with points in his last four and goals in his last three

Arena: Stockton Arena

Date : Tuesday, March 17

Time : 7:30 p.m.

Giveaway : Luck of the Irish Giveaway to the first 500 fans

Broadcast : ECHL.TV and Spreaker beginning at 7:15 p.m. PST

This Year's Record : Stockton is 6-5-0-0 vs. Bakersfield

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Luck of the Irish

Tonight the first 500 fans will be given a giveaway item completely up to the "luck of the Irish"!

Thanks to Chase Chevrolet, if you're one of the first 500 fans in the barn, you'll receive a piece of paper telling you how "lucky" you are. Based on your luck, you'll be able to hand select your item within your "luck" level!

So if you are lucky, you might just get an autographed puck or photo. Maybe you get a signed stick or an old All-Star jersey. Maybe it's an old giveaway item, or a program from the past 10 seasons? Or maybe, if you are the luckiest one of all, you may just be given a Marc Cantin game worn gold jersey from last year's playoff run!

Best of luck to you all! Maybe you'll just win the leprechaun's pot of "gold"!

Heat Rises in Fall 2015

During the first intermission of the March 12th watch party, Team President Dave Piecuch and Mayor Anthony Silva revealed that the Stockton AHL team will be known as the Stockton Heat.

The Heat name was selected over the Blaze, Scorch, Inferno and Fire after fans stuffed the boxes with names related to the parent club in Calgary.

Season tickets are on sale now for the first year of Heat hockey! For just $50 per seat, you can reserve your spot as the new team kicks off play for the 2015-16 AHL season. Call 209-373-1500 or visit StocktonThunder.com/ahl !

Shattock on Fire

Tyler Shattock has been one of the best players in the ECHL over the last two months.

Shattock has scored 11 goals and added 11 assists in 19 games thus far since February began. Of the 19 games, Shattock has points in 15 of 19 games.

His 51 points this season has obliterated his previous pro high of 20 points that he picked up while playing for the Chicago Wolves of the AHL last season. Shattock also has points in his last four-straight and goals in his last three.

Last Time vs. Bakersfield

It was an offensive showcase the last time these two teams faced each other.

The Condors jumped out to an early three-goal lead in the first, but the Thunder managed to get two goals back and head into the first intermission down only one.

The second period was more of the same from Bakersfield, as they again score three goals in a single period. The Thunder could not respond this time around and had a four-goal deficit to fight back from.

Ultimately, the three-straight goals in the second was the difference as the Thunder only got two goals back in the third, with the Condors adding one more for insurance for a 7-4 Bakersfield win, their second straight win over the Thunder.

Tonight

The Thunder look to widen their season head-to-head lead on Bakersfield with only three games remaining between the two teams after tonight this season.

The power play will play a key role for the Thunder tonight, as they are hitting at a 23.3% clip in 11 games played against the Condors this season. The Thunder have scored 10 of their 51 power-play goals against Bakersfield, meaning that one of the top power plays in the league likes to feast on the Bakersfield's penalty kill.

While the Thunder have enjoyed success against their arch-rival, the Condors have won the previous two meetings that have come in this calendar year.

Who to Watch

Klarc Wilson stepped up big with a key goal in Sunday's matchup versus the Idaho Steelheads to cut their second period lead in half.

The goal was Wilson's third on the season and his second since being acquired earlier in the year from the Indy Fuel. Both of his goals in a Thunder sweater have come in his last five games and both have been assisted by Bryon Paulazzo.

But the scoring is just a bonus.

Wilson has earned his spot in the everyday lineup with his physical play along the boards and his willingness to stick up for his teammates in any situation.

The 6'1", 205 lb. rookie has only played one game against the Condors, in which he earned 10 penalty minutes in two fights, winning both of them decisively. He is an all-action player that is growing into a solid "grind line" guy.

All-Time Watch

The scoring situation between Garet Hunt, Ryan Constant and Mike Lalonde is in danger of falling to one of the Thunder's star players very soon.

Lalonde's 156 career Thunder points is in jeopardy as Garet Hunt tied Lalonde's mark with his 156th point while Ryan Constant sits right behind them both at 151.

Both Hunt and Constant have missed time due to injuries this season as Hunt missed 11 games while Constant was placed on Injured Reserve on December 14.

Hunt is the only one close to Lalonde's all-time record of 72 goals with his 62 markers, putting the Thunder captain 10 shy of tying the record.

Fantasy Team and Golden Goalie Jerseys up for Bid

Visit MeiGray.com to bid on the one of a kind Fantasy Team and Golden Goalie Jerseys worn by Garet Hunt and Cody Reichard during Saturday, March 14th's win over the Idaho Steelheads. The auction begins on March 24 and ends April 9.

Interesting Fact

Bakersfield has six goaltenders on the roster. With Ty Rimmer, Maxime Lagace, Frans Tuohimaa and Peter Gibb all hurt for the Condors, the team signed two goalies earlier today, Kris Lazaruk out of the University of Calgary and Sean Cahill out of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.



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