Thunder Road Leads To Utah For Three

Published on March 8, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

at Utah Grizzlies (Friday, Saturday - 6:05 p.m., Sunday - 3:05 p.m.) - 1280 KWSX, B2 Networks

The Thunder are entering the week just five points behind the first place Bakersfield Condors of the Pacific Division. They are trying keep four teams (Alaska, Utah, Las Vegas and Ontario) at arm's length who are within three points are less and face the Utah Grizzlies for the fifth, sixth and seventh meetings this season at The E-Center, beginning this Friday. The Thunder is 10-13-2, lifetime against Utah. The last meeting between both teams was on Jan. 16, when the Thunder defeated Utah, 6-4 at Stockton Arena. The series continues an eight-game road trip for the Thunder, who are looking to snap an all-time 0-4-1 all-time streak in West Valley City.

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 $7 "pay-per-view" charge at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B2 Networks. Radio broadcaster Mike Benton provides play-by-play commentary with the "Thunder Forecast" pre-game show starting 15 minutes before each broadcast.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Wednesday, March 17 vs. Victoria Salmon Kings, 7:00 p.m.

FAMILY NIGHT (presented 99.3 KJOY and Metro PCS)

- $29 upper premium / end zone admission (four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, coupon for $4 dollars off the Fan Attic) with coupon available by visiting participating MetroPCS locations. An $84 value.

THUNDER'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

- Two separate ticket packages geared for fans of all tastes - a $19 package including one Lower End Zone ticket, "All You Can Eat" buffet admission, two select adult beverages, a free gift and more! Non-alcoholic $17 package: one Lower End Zone ticket, admission to the "All You Can Eat" buffet, a soft drink and a free hockey gift.

Friday, March 19 vs. Utah Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m.

COMMEMORATIVE CUP GIVEAWAY (presented by KHOP 95.1, InShape Health Clubs, ChemStation and Instant Tax Service)

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 18 and over) in attendance will receive a commemorative Thunder cup, the third in a series of five cups!

Saturday, March 20 vs. Utah Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m.

REPLICA JERSEY GIVEAWAY (presented by Pepsi, News10, California Welding Supply and KAT Country 103)

- The first 1,000 kids (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a replica black Thunder replica jersey, similar to what the pros wear!

Sunday, March 21 vs. Utah Grizzlies, 4:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY (99.3 KJOY and Metro PCS)

- $29 upper premium / end zone admission (four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, coupon for $4 dollars off the Fan Attic) with coupon available by visiting participating MetroPCS locations. An $84 value.

WEBKINZ GIVEAWAY - TIGER

- The first 500 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a collectible Webkinz plush doll.

THIRD JERSEY GAME

- The Thunder is scheduled to wear their gold-colored third jersey for Sunday's game.

THUNDER IN THE COMMUNITY

Tuesday, March 9

John R. Williams Elementary (6:30 - 7:30 a.m.)

Thunder head coach Matt Thomas and mascot "Thor" will be appearing at John R. Williams Elementary School in Stockton. Coach Thomas will speak to kids and dads on "All Pro Dad's" day on the benefits of fatherhood, while he and "Thor" will sign autographs and pose for pictures!

Walnut Grove Elementary School (1:30 p.m.)

Select Thunder players (to be announced) are scheduled to appear at Walnut Grove Elementary School to promote special fundraising opportunities and will be available for autographs and pictures!

Lincoln Elementary School (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)

Select Thunder players (to be announced) and Thunder mascot "Thor" will appear at Lincoln Elementary School in Stockton to promote a special "Bingo for Books" event!

Friday-Sunday, March 12-14

Sonora Celtic Fair (All day)

Thunder mascot "Thor" will represent the team at the Sonora Celtic Fair at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora and will be available for photos for fans of all ages throughout the weekend! More information on the event and tickets is available at www.sonoracelticfaire.com.

KINGS ROOM" PREGAME AND POSTGAME PARTIES FEATURING LIVE MUSIC

Back by popular demand, the Stockton Thunder is hosting pregame and postgame parties inside the new "Kings Room" of Stockton Arena, open before each home game and after each Friday and Saturday home game. A great gathering place for Thunder fans to rally before the game or celebrate a win after, select drink specials and a special food menu is included along with live music throughout the evening! For more information, call the Thunder at (209) 373-1500.

2009-10 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - James Bates (55)

Goals - Chris D'Alvise (24)

Assists - James Bates (35)

Plus/Minus - Daryl Marcoux (+17)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (142)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

o Oren Eizenman is 13 assists away from 100 in his professional career

o Igor Gongalsky is 2 points away from 100 in his professional career

o Daryl Marcoux is 8 games away from 200 in his ECHL career

TEAM NOTES- Andrew Perugini is second in the ECHL with a.916 save percentage

- Chris D'Alvise is sixth in ECHL rookie scoring with 49 points (24g-25a)

- Anthony Aiello is fifth among ECHL defensemen with a 12.3 shooting percentage

- Stockton is third in the ECHL with an average of 5,933 fans in attendance (24 home games)

- Stockton's power-play on the road ranks second in the ECHL at 23.0 percent (31-for-135)

- Stockton is 11-2-4 in its last 17 home games

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

TUE, MAR. 9:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Oak Park Ice Arena (optional)

WED, MAR. 10:

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Oak Park Ice Arena

THURS, MAR. 11:

Travel to Salt Lake City, Utah

3:00 p.m. - Practice at The E-Center (West Valley City, Utah)

FRI. MAR. 12:

10:15 a.m. - Morning skate at The E-Center (West Valley City, Utah)

6:05 p.m. - GAME AT UTAH

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

SAT. MAR. 13:

10:15 a.m. - Morning skate at The E-Center (West Valley City, Utah)

6:05 p.m. - GAME AT UTAH

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

SUN. MAR. 14:

No morning skate

3:05 p.m. - GAME AT UTAH

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

MON. MAR. 15:

Travel day to Stockton

WEEK IN REVIEW

STK 7 - VIC 3 (3/6/10): Chris D'Alvise registered a career-high four assists and linemates James Bates (1g-2a) and Matt Robinson (two goals) chipped in with five combined points to help the Stockton Thunder (26-23-8, 62 points) demolish the Victoria Salmon Kings in a 7-3 victory before 8,042 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday night. The Thunder, who had 13 different players hit the scoresheet and were aided by goaltender Aaron Sorochan, who earned his first career ECHL victory with 33 saves. Oren Eizenman, Igor Gongalsky, Daryl Marcoux and Kelly Czuy each contributed with a goal and the power-play motored to a 3-for-11 effort.

VIC 5 - STK 3 (3/5/10): Gary Gladue scored a goal and added an assist, giving the Victoria Salmon Kings enough of an early cushion to thwart a furious comeback by the Stockton Thunder in a 5-3 Thunder loss before 5,794 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. The Thunder, who nearly erased a 4-1 deficit after two periods with two quick goals in the third and were stymied on a penalty shot and a scoring chance off the goal post, suffered only its second loss in regulation at home since Dec. 4 (a streak of 10-2-4 in 16 games). Garet Hunt, Oren Eizenman and Kelly Czuy each scored for Stockton, while the Salmon Kings were assisted by five different goal-scorers and Glenn Fisher's 34 saves.

STK 4 - VIC 1 (3/3/10): The first line of J.F. Caudron (1g-2a), Colin Hemingway (1g-2a) and Oren Eizenman (1g-1a) combined for eight points and goaltender Andrew Perugini made 26 saves to help the Thunder cruise to a 4-1 victory over the Victoria Salmon Kings at Stockton Arena on Wednesday night. The Thunder, who improved to 10-1-4 in the last 15 home games (dating back to Dec. 4), opened up a stretch of 11 home games in the month of March with a victory that helped keep a seven-point pace behind the Pacific Division's first place Bakersfield Condors, who defeated Idaho 3-1 earlier in the evening.

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