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Thunder Reaches Four Points Within First Place, Home Tuesday, Hit the Road For Weekend

February 21, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK ‚¬â„¢S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

vs. Bakersfield Condors HOME: Tuesday (7:00 p.m.), AWAY: Friday (7:00 p.m.), Saturday (Noon)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder, entering the week four points behind the first place Las Vegas Wranglers, faces the Bakersfield Condors for three consecutive games, starting Tuesday at Stockton Arena. It is the ninth of 11 meetings between both clubs and the last time both teams met, Stockton defeated Bakersfield, 5-3 at Stockton Arena on Jan. 12. Stockton is 4-0-0 at home against the Condors this season and have outscored them, 20-5 in the four games. The Thunder is 21-19-12 lifetime against the Condors through six seasons and is 4-2-2 in the head-to-head series.

at Ontario Reign

Sunday (5:00 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder concludes a season series against the Ontario Reign at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sunday. The Thunder is 6-1-2 against Ontario this season and in the last meeting, Ontario defeated the Thunder, 2-1 in sudden death overtime at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Feb. 16. Through 28 regular season games in the all-time series, the Thunder is 18-9-2 against Ontario. Stockton has combined for 33 goals in the first nine games of the series. The Thunder are 4-0-1 in the last five visits, dating back to 2009-10.

The Thunder and Fat's Grill and Bar have partnered for this season for ‚¬Å“Thunder Watch Party ‚¬Â 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. It is located at 4555 North Pershing Avenue in Stockton and just minutes away from Stockton Arena. Fat's Grill and Bar is a three-time ‚¬Å“Best of San Joaquin ‚¬Â 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 AND APPEARANCES

Friday, March 4 vs. Alaska Aces, 7:30 p.m.

CHRIS LAWRENCE POSTER GIVEAWAY presented by In-Shape Sports Clubs and Pepsi

- The first 2,000 fans will receive a collectible Thunder poster of center Chris Lawrence!

MetroPCS FREE FRIDAY

- 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!

Saturday, March 5 vs. Alaska Aces, 7:30 p.m.

ADULT REPLICA JERSEY GIVEAWAY (GOLD) presented by Financial Center Credit Union, KJOY 99.3

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 18 and over) will receive a replica Thunder jersey (gold colored ‚¬Å“third ‚¬Â jersey) worn at home and on the road for select games!

Sunday, March 6 vs. Alaska Aces, 4:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY presented by 99.3 KJOY

- Bring the whole family out for just $34 ‚¬" includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 soft drinks and a $4 merchandise coupon at the Thunder ‚¬Å“Fan Attic ‚¬Â! Purchase at www.StocktonThunder.com.

TEAM LEADERS:

Points ‚¬" Fraser Clair (41)

Goals ‚¬" Chris Lawrence (16), Fraser Clair (16)

Assists ‚¬" Fraser Clair (25)

Plus/Minus ‚¬" Chris Lawrence (+17)

Penalty Minutes ‚¬" Garet Hunt (151)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

* Ryan Constant is 8 games away from 300 in his professional career

Kelly Czuy is 4 points away from 100 in his professional career

Bryan Pitton is 3 games away from 100 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

· Chris Lawrence has scored 10 points (7g-3a) in the last seven games

· Jarrett Konkle has scored 13 goals in 21 games, second highest in the ECHL since Jan. 10

· Zane Kalemba earned his first career shutout with 24 saves on Sunday vs. Victoria

- Stockton is second in the ECHL in attendance with 157,909 fans (6,316 average) and drew over 20,000 fans for three games from Friday through Sunday

- Stockton is 7-2-2 in its last 11 road games

- Stockton is 10-3-2 in three-game, three-day series situations

The team ‚¬â„¢s upcoming schedule for the coming week is as follows:

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tuesday, FEB. 22

10:00 a.m. ‚¬" Morning skate at Stockton Arena

5:30 p.m. ‚¬" Pre-game media access ends

7:00 p.m. ‚¬" GAME vs. BAKERSFIELD

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Wednesday, FEB. 23

10:00 a.m. ‚¬" Practice at Stockton Arena

Thursday, FEB. 24

10:00 a.m. ‚¬" Practice at Stockton Arena

Friday, FEB. 25

7:00 p.m. ‚¬" GAME at BAKERSFIELD

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Saturday, FEB. 26

Noon ‚¬" GAME at BAKERSFIELD

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

** Travel to Ontario immediately after game

Sunday, FEB. 27

5:00 p.m. ‚¬" GAME at ONTARIO

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Monday, FEB. 28

Day off

WEEK IN REVIEW

STK 4 ‚¬" VIC 0 (2/20/11): Rookie goaltender Zane Kalemba made 24 saves for his first career shutout and center Chris Lawrence added a pair of goals and an assist to lift the Thunder to 4-0 victory over the Victoria Salmon Kings, before a crowd of 5,556 at Stockton Arena on Sunday. Kalemba, who beat the team that once traded for him earlier this season and improved to 5-1-2 on the season, helped the Thunder improve to 7-3-0 in the head-to-head series and move into sole possession of third place in the Western Conference, four points behind first place Las Vegas. Kalemba has stopped the last 48 of 49 shots faced. Fraser Clair and Cameron Brodie each added a goal and assist.

STK 8 ‚¬" VIC 1 (2/19/11): Chris Lawrence collected a hat trick and goaltender Zane Kalemba made 24 saves as the Thunder posted a record setting night offensively, routing the Victoria Salmon Kings in a 8-1 victory before 7,549 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday. The Thunder, whose eight goals tied a franchise record for one game and broke another for most goals in a home game, scored six unanswered goals and chased goaltender David Shantz after 40 minutes. Lawrence led the charge with his first career hat trick plus an assist, to increase the Thunder ‚¬â„¢s record to 6-3-0 against Victoria this season. Steve Vanoosten (1g-1a, fight) and Jordan Fulton (1g-2a, fight) each recorded ‚¬Å“Gordie Howe Hat Tricks, ‚¬Â while Jarett Konkle and Garet Hunt also added two assists each during the victory.

VIC 3 ‚¬" STK 1 (2/18/11): David Shantz made 21 saves, including 18 in the last 40 minutes to help the Victoria Salmon Kings defeat the Thunder, 3-1, before 7,887 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday evening. The Thunder, who were limited to a season-low 22 shots, struck for the game ‚¬â„¢s first goal on a Jarrett Konkle bid in the first period, dropped the first game of a four-game homestand and yielded goals to Salmon King forwards Rick Cleaver, Ryan MacMurchy (empty-netter) and a breakaway goal by Rob Hennigar, which stood as the game-winner.

ONT 2 ‚¬" STK 1 (OT) (2/16/11): David Walker ‚¬â„¢s fourth goal of the year in sudden death overtime, a one-timer at the left circle, helped the Ontario Reign escape and defeat the Thunder, 2-1, at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Wednesday night. The Thunder, who completed a five-game road trip at 2-1-2, helped forced overtime on Fraser Clair ‚¬â„¢s 14th goal of the season in the third period. Ontario goaltender Beau Erickson made 27 saves for the win.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

(Courtesy of The Record)

"It's a great feeling to get the hat trick and to win the game," Lawrence said. "Everybody contributed, and that's what feels best."

- Center Chris Lawrence after scoring his first career hat trick (Feb. 20, 2011)

"He'll get a chance, and hopefully he takes charge of this opportunity," Thomas said. "He's moved around, but it's tough and if you don't have an NHL contract, you can get caught up in the numbers game. Now he'll get a chance to show people how good he is."

- Head coach Matt Thomas on goaltender Zane Kalemba (Feb. 12, 2011)



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