Thunder Salutes Fans on "Fan Appreciation" Event This Friday, Saturday at Stockton Arena

March 22, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, a two-time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," is scheduled to host "Fan Appreciation Night" at Stockton Arena this Friday and Saturday against the Bakersfield Condors, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

An annual event to salute Thunder fans for their loyalty in the seventh season of hockey in the Central Valley, the two games offer all fans in attendance a opportunity to take home prizes rarely offered for any other home game.

The Thunder ranks third in ECHL attendance this season with an average of 5,817 fans per game and has welcomed 17 crowds of 6,000 or more to Stockton Arena this season, including a season high crowd of 9,398 on Mar. 3 vs. Alaska. The Thunder needs 2,223 fans to eclipse the 200,000 mark in season attendance for the seventh consecutive season.

Prizes will be awarded throughout both games, including two exclusively autographed team sticks (one per each night) and four flat screen HD televisions (two per each night). Fans can enter for free by submitting a raffle form to the Thunder Community Corner or "Chuck-A-Puck" booths during both games. Forms will be available at each seat of Stockton Arena.

At the end of Saturday's regular season home finale, fans are invited to stay for the annual Thunder awards ceremony, when Thunder players will be awarded Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Fan Favorite and more with the help of select Thunder season ticket holders.

Fans were asked to vote for the Thunder "Fan Favorite" award by submitting votes to tickets@stocktonthunder.com through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

The Thunder will also give the shirt off their backs through a game worn white jersey silent auction, beginning Friday. Fans can claim a game worn white jersey of their favorite player (worn at home for the first half of the regular season and in the Kelly Cup Playoffs) by submitting bids in the concourse of Stockton Arena.

Tickets for both Friday and Saturday's games are on sale beginning at $7 and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Season Tickets for 2012-13 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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