Thunder on 2-0-2 Streak, Back Home For "Thunder Goes Pink V" This Weekend

November 1, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

vs. Bakersfield Condors

Friday and Saturday (7:30 p.m.), Sunday (4:00 p.m.) *

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder returns home for its fifth annual breast cancer benefit weekend, "Thunder Goes Pink V," hosting the Bakersfield Condors to complete the fourth of 11 meetings between both clubs by the end of the weekend. Both teams will face each other three consecutive days, beginning Friday. The Thunder is 17-17-11 lifetime against the Condors through six seasons and went 6-4-2 in the season series last year, additionally eliminating Bakersfield in the second round (National Conference Semifinal) of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The last time both teams met, Bakersfield defeated the Thunder in a shootout, 5-4, at Rabobank Arena last Friday.

* Denotes Sunday's broadcast online only

1280 AM KWSX is the Thunder's flagship radio station on the road this year and all Thunder games can be heard live on the Internet (free-of-charge) and are available for viewing at a $8 "pay-per-view" charge at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of AmericaOne. Radio broadcaster Mike Benton provides play-by-play commentary with the "Thunder Forecast" pre-game show starting 15 minutes before each broadcast.

The Thunder and Fat's Grill and Bar Restaurant are 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. 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

November 5-7 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 5-6), 4:00 p.m. (Nov. 7)

THUNDER GOES PINK V (presented by St.Joseph's Medical Center in association with Delta Blood Bank, Antonini Freight Express and Union Bank)

- The Thunder will wear pink jerseys (to be auctioned off, live, after the Nov. 6 game, with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society - Stockton Field Office and St. Joseph's Foundation - Breast Cancer Services), the first 2,000 female fans (18 and over) in attendance will receive a pink Thunder knit beanie on Friday and a pink Thunder hat on Saturday. The first 1,000 kids (17 and under) in attendance will receive a pink glow stick.

FREE FRIDAY PRESENTED BY MetroPCS

- 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!

November 6 - Stockton Arena, 9:00 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER PRESENTS THUNDER GOES PINK 5K RUN/WALK (in association with In-Shape Health Clubs, Golden Bear Insurance Company, Fleet Feet Sports, Sun Harvest, Inc.; Duraflame, Amtrak and New York Life)

- Fans are asked to put on their running shoes for breast cancer awareness and join in the Thunder's inaugural pink-themed 5K Run/Walk event. Thunder players will be on-hand to help start the race. Following the race, participants will be get VIP access to watch the team's morning skate on the pink ice at Stockton Arena. More registration information at www.StocktonThunder.com.

TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Chris D'Alvise (7)

Goals - Fraser Clair (3)

Assists - Chris D'Alvise (5)

Plus/Minus - Steve Vanoosten (+4)

Penalty Minutes - Jesse Gimblett (12)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

* Chris Lawrence is 13 games away from 200 in his professional career

* Ryan Constant is 15 points away from 200 in his professional career

* Aaron Clarke is 4 games away from 200 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

- Chris D'Alvise is on a five-game scoring streak with seven points (2g-5a)

- Tyson Sexsmith became the sixth recipient as a member of the Thunder to receive the ECHL Goaltender of the Week award last week

- Jason Pitton has scored two goals of his six points (2g-4a), both game-tying goals in the third period where the Thunder are 1-0-1

- Stockton is second in the ECHL with 27.2 shots per game allowed

- Stockton is 1-0-1 on the road, both games when trailing after two periods

- Stockton's power-play at home is fourth in the ECHL at 29.4 percent (5-for-17)

WEEK IN REVIEW

BAK 5 - STK 4 (SO) (11/1/10): Jason Pitton scored a critical game-tying goal with 1:57 left in regulation to cap a wild four-goal rally in the final period by the Thunder, forcing overtime in a 5-4 shootout defeat to the Bakersfield Condors before 3,939 fans at Rabobank Arena on Friday night. The Thunder, who remained unbeaten in regulation in the last four games (2-0-2), were also helped out by goals from Chris D'Alvise, Jim McKenzie and Jordan Foreman, who all combined for the effort to help the Thunder collect a season high for goals in one period.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:

"It's like peanut butter and jelly, like a sandwich," Clair said. "Pitton's the bread, I'm the peanut butter and 'Dallie' is the jelly."

* Right winger Fraser Clair on the newly formed "PB&J line," with teammates Chris D'Alvise and Jason Pitton, The Record (Oct. 29, 2010)

"Anytime you get an award it's a pat on your back, but you can't let it go to your head . You still have to be able to perform and do it the next weekend," said Sexsmith, who credited the Thunder defenders. "Things like that are what you have to watch out for. You can go out and get an award one weekend, but how do you respond the next? It's about how you deal with it."

* Thunder goaltender Tyson Sexsmith, on winning ECHL Goaltender of the Week honors, The Record (Oct. 27, 2010)



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