Thunder One Millionth Fan To Be Awarded Friday

Published on December 3, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, a two-time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," is expected to announce the winner of the milestone "One Millionth Fan" award on Friday, Dec. 4 when the team plays at home against the Bakersfield Condors, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena.

Currently, the Thunder needs 4,409 fans to reach the milestone and leads ECHL attendance this season with 5,995 fans per game (59,951 total).

The lucky fan will be selected as fans enter Stockton Arena and upon selection, the milestone, one millionth fan to cross the turnstiles will be awarded an array of destination, ticket and other great prizes in the first intermission.

After being identified at the game where the Thunder surpasses the one millionth fan milestone, the lucky fan will enjoy a two-day, one-night stay for four and a special "Stay 'N Play" recreation package at the Yosemite Lodge in Yosemite National Park. The "Stay 'N Play" package includes one-day ski lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, tubing lessons, ice skating and a Valley Floor Tour.

In addition, the winning fan will win four free Thunder season tickets for the 2009-10 regular season, which includes the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, a special, round trip train package for four on Amtrak to Salt Lake City, Utah to see the Thunder take on the Utah Grizzlies (includes hotel accommodations) and other additional prizes.

More information can be found by visiting the Thunder official website at www.StocktonThunder.com.

Last year, the Thunder drew 223,854 fans (6,218 average) to become the first team in the ECHL to lead the league in attendance for four straight seasons since the Florida Everblades accomplished the feat for five straight years (2000-05). The Thunder surpassed the mark of 220,000 fans for the fourth consecutive season and has recorded 13 sellouts at the 9,737-seat Stockton Arena since entering the league in 2005-06.

The proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, the Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of the San Joaquin Magazine, has led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew 223,854 fans to Stockton Arena in 2008-09. Season tickets for 2009-10 are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonthunder.com/.

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