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Thunder Returns Home, Hosts Las Vegas

December 27, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

at Bakersfield Condors

Monday (7:00 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder conclude a five-game road trip and visit Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena. Tonight's game is the seventh of 11 meetings between both clubs and the last time both teams met, Bakersfield defeated Stockton, 1-0 at Rabobank Arena on Dec. 26. Tonight's game is the final both teams meet in Bakersfield until Feb. 25. The Thunder is 20-19-11 lifetime against the Condors through six seasons and is 3-2-1 in the head-to-head series. Stockton looks to break a 0-5-0 streak on the road and is 0-2-1 this season at Rabobank Arena.

vs. Las Vegas Wranglers

Wednesday, Thursday ** (7:00 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder and the Las Vegas Wranglers will meet at Stockton Arena for the second and third meetings this season. Through the lifetime series, the Thunder is 10-22-1 against the Wranglers and is 5-2-0 in the regular season in the last seven games in Stockton. The last time both teams met, Stockton was defeated by Las Vegas, 1-0 at Stockton Arena on Nov. 24. Among returning players on the Las Vegas roster, formerly suiting up for the Thunder, are right winger James Bates (2008-10) and left wing Ryan Huddy (2008-09).

** Denotes broadcast is online only

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

THUNDER YOUTH HOLIDAY CLINIC

Stockton Arena

Lasting from Dec. 29-30, starting at noon, your kids, no matter what skill level, can learn the basic or advanced techniques of hockey with hands-on teaching from assistant coach Matt O'Dette, joined by select Thunder players! Register for just $99 at StocktonThunder.com for the two-day clinic.

HOCKEY 101

Fat's Grill and Bar

Learn more about the game from the professionals themselves! Hockey 101 will be held on January 11, 2011 at Fat's Grill and Bar from 6:30-8 pm! Come in early and "dine" with some of the Thunder players and then sit back and learn about the sport of hockey! $20 for Season Ticket Holders and $25 for Non-Season Ticket Holders. Call the Thunder front office at 373-1500 to sign up today as space is limited!

Wednesday, December 29 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00 p.m.

WOOD HOCKEY STICK GIVEAWAY presented by California Welding Supply, Food-4-Less and Rancho San Miguel and KAT Country 103

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a free, limited edition Thunder wooden hockey stick!

FAMILY NIGHT

- 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.

Thursday December 30 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00 p.m.

WOOD HOCKEY STICK GIVEAWAY presented by California Welding Supply, Food-4-Less and Rancho San Miguel and 104.1 The Hawk

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a free, limited edition Thunder wooden hockey stick!

TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Chris Lawrence, Fraser Clair (20)

Goals - Chris D'Alvise (10)

Assists - Fraser Clair, Chris Lawrence (12)

Plus/Minus - Jason Pitton, Chris D'Alvise (+6)

Penalty Minutes - Ryan Constant (53)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

Aaron Clarke is 11 assists away from 100 in his professional career

Ryan Constant is 8 points away from 200 in his professional career

Ryan Constant is 21 games away from 300 in his professional career

Jim McKenzie is 17 games away from 200 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

Ryan Constant is 8 points away from 200 in his professional career

Fraser Clair has 11 points (4g-7a) in his last eight games

Bryan Pitton is tied for the ECHL lead with two shootout wins

Stockton is second in the ECHL in least shots allowed per game (27.6)

Stockton is second in ECHL attendance with 72,590 fans (6,049 average)

Stockton is third in the ECHL with 33.6 shots per game

The team's upcoming schedule for the coming week is as follows:

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tuesday, DEC. 28

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

Wednesday, DEC. 29

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

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

7:00 p.m. - GAME vs. LAS VEGAS

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Thursday, DEC. 30

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

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

7:00 p.m. - GAME vs. LAS VEGAS

StocktonThunder.com

Friday, DEC. 31

Day off

Saturday, JAN. 1

Day off

Sunday, JAN. 2

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

Monday, JAN. 3

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

WEEK IN REVIEW

BAK 1 - STK 0 (12/26/10): Josh Tordjman recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping 35 shots and Evan Stoflet scored the game-winning goal with 1:17 left in regulation, helping the Bakersfield Condors send the Thunder to a 1-0 defeat before 5,321 fans at Rabobank Arena on Sunday. The Thunder, who dropped its season-high fourth straight loss, were helped out by goaltender Garrett Zemlak's 22 saves and outshot the Condors, 35-23 for the game. Stoflet's goal sent Bakersfield to its fifth straight victory.

A two-time recipient of the ECHL ‚¬Å“Award of Excellence, ‚¬Â Thunder was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of the San Joaquin Magazine for the third straight year, led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew over 200,000 fans for the fifth consecutive season in 2009-10. Season Tickets, mini-plans and individual tickets for 2010-11 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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