Thunder on National TV This Friday Against Milwaukee

Published on May 12, 2003 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


BLAINE, Minn. (Monday, May 12, 2003) – The Minnesota Thunder's road match against the Milwaukee Wave United Friday, May 16th (kickoff 7 p.m. CT) will be televised nationally on Fox Sports World. The match is the first of two Thunder regular season games on national television and the first of six meetings with the Wave United in 2003.

The Thunder's nine-year rivalry with the Milwaukee Rampage, which ended last year after the team ceased operation, will be rekindled with the expansion Wave United. The Thunder and Rampage squared off 48 times since 1994, with the Thunder having the upper-hand in the series 34-11-3. The Thunder also defeated Milwaukee in three playoff series since 1998, including a victory over the Rampage in the 1999 conference finals on their way to winning the A-League championship.

Friday's match will mark Milwaukee's first outdoor game in franchise history.

In 2003, Fox Sports World's coverage of 18 regular season and two playoff A-League matches will be broadcast to over 20 million homes in the United States. Fox Canada will also broadcast the games. The United Soccer League will present an A-League player feature at halftime of each regular season game.

The Thunder's only other regular season appearance on Fox Sports World is scheduled for August 8th (kickoff 7 p.m. CT) at the Indiana Blast.

2. THUNDER CAMPS OFFER $10 TARGET GIFT CARD FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED CAMPERS

The Minnesota Thunder youth soccer camp program is offering currently enrolled campers a $10 Target gift card for each new registration referral.

Campers can take advantage of this special offer by simply printing their name on the bottom of a friend's registration. Registrations must be received between May 10 and May 30 to be eligible for a $10 gift card (ten referral maximum per family).

3. THUNDER TRIVIA

Think you know the Thunder? Test your knowledge. Find all the Thunder information you need at the teams website http://www.mnthunder.com. Be one of the first 10 people to respond with the correct trivia answers and receive a Thunder T-shirt, complements of Target and the Minnesota Thunder.

*"Lito" was the nickname of what former Thunder player?

*What was the date and score of the very first Thunder home opener?

4. THIS WEEK IN THE COMMUNITY

Monday, May 12; 7 p.m. Thunder defender Mark Schulte will take part in the Annual Mens and Boys Banquet at First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights. Schulte will share his Christian faith experiences and speak to the crowd about soccer. The church is located at 1555 40th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights. Contact Dale Schuetz at 763-571-2464 for more information.

Wednesday, May 14; 2-3 p.m. Thunder midfielders Amos Magee and Zafer Kilickan will be at Harriet Bishop Elementary for a school assembly. The two will speak to students on the importance of remaining tobacco free. The school is located at 14400 O'Connell Rd., Savage. Contact Bernie at 952-707-3909 for more information.

5. STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THUNDER STATISTICS AND THE A-LEAGUE STANDINGS AT THE THUNDER'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

All the latest Thunder statistics are available at your finger tips. Complete updated Thunder statistics and the A-League standings can be found on the team's website at http://www.mnthunder.com/Stats_2003.asp.

The following is a look at the 2003 Thunder team leaders in statistics and the central division standings:

Points: 5 - Johnny Menyongar Points Per Game: 1.66 - Johnny Menyongar Goals: 2 - Johnny Menyongar Assists: 1 - Johnny Menyongar, Johnny Torres, Mark Schulte Saves: 16 - Joe Warren Shutouts: 2 - Joe Warren Min: 270 - Adam Eyre, Steve Shak, Mark Schulte

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