Thunder netminder sets team and career record in 3-2 shootout loss

Published on February 19, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - Another game for Stockton Thunder (8-30-9, 25 points) goaltender Jake Moreland, another stolen point in the bag. The Thunder picked up a point in the standings by virtue of a 3-2 overtime loss against the Fresno Falcons (30-10-10, 70 points) Saturday night at Stockton Arena in front of 6360.

Moreland, who returned in net for the first time since February 5, set a new career-high and Thunder record with 56 saves, including 39 through two periods. The Falcons Luke Curtin netted the game winning goal 3:25 into overtime.

Both teams exchanged one-goal blows in the first period, beginning with Fraser Clair's goal at 8:06 for Fresno, tipping in a Shawn Weiman drive at the 8:06 mark. Aaron Foster responded for Stockton under three minutes later, backhanding a 15-footer past Fresno netminder Brett Jaeger to tie the game.

Moreland shook off his two-week rust with 19 first period saves.

Newcomer Lance Monych vaulted the Thunder ahead 2-1 with his second goal in three games, finishing a late odd-man break with a snap shot from the right circle with three minutes in. Moreland held Fresno scoreless through two periods with a whopping 20 saves.

Fresno tied the game at 2-2, when Kelsey Muench stole the puck near the Thunder goal and flipped a backhanded shot past Moreland at 9:57 in the third period.

Curtin scored the game winning goal on the power play, banging in a rebound from the right circle.

The Thunder held Fresno to one goal on eight attempts on the power play.

The Thunder returns to play on Sunday with a 4 p.m. PT face-off against the Idaho Steelheads from Stockton Arena. The game can be heard live on the internet (free-of-charge) and is available for viewing at a $6 "pay-per-view" rate at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B-2 Networks.

Thunder season tickets, individual tickets, and mini packages are on-sale now. Individual tickets can be purchased in person at Stockton Arena's Ticket Office, online at www.stocktontickets.com, or by phone at (209) 373-1700. 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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