Thunder Seeks First Win at Colorado

Published on October 17, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

at Colorado Eagles

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22 (6:05 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder resumes a four game road trip this Friday visiting the Colorado Eagles. The game will be the Eagles' home opener of the 2011-12 season and is the second of nine matchups between the two teams this season. Colorado is currently in their first season in the ECHL after spending the previous eight seasons in the Central Hockey League. The Thunder is seeking its first victory of the season and last faced Colorado on Oct. 14 in a 5-2 defeat at Stockton Arena. Both teams will compete in a Saturday rematch at the Budweiser Events Center.

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

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tuesday, OCT. 18

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

Wednesday, OCT. 19

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

Thursday, OCT. 20

9:30 a.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

Travel immediately after to Loveland, Colo.

Friday, OCT. 21

10:15 a.m. - Morning skate at Budweiser Events Center

6:05 p.m. - GAME at COLORADO

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Saturday, OCT. 22

10:15 a.m. - Morning skate at Budweiser Events Center

6:05 p.m. - GAME at COLORADO

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Sunday, OCT. 23

Travel Day

Monday, OCT. 24

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

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Saturday, Oct. 29 vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:30 p.m.

NEWS10 COATS FOR KIDS (presented by AAA, and KAT Country 103)

- All fans who deliver a new or gently used coat to Stockton Arena at Friday's game will receive a free ticket voucher to that night's game. Meet News10 on air personality Monica Woods, who is scheduled to receive your coat!

SAFE TRICK OR TREATING WITH THE THUNDER

Candy, costumes and more hit Stockton Arena - the Thunder will salute kids, ages 12 and under in attendance, who get into the Trick-or-Treating spirit by offering a festive Halloween-themed atmosphere at the game and a costume parade for those who dress up (prizes to the best dressed)! Kids can also check out fun Trick-or-Treat stations set up throughout the arena.

COMMUNITY UPDATE

THOR APPEARANCE - FLAG SALUTE

Friday, Oct. 21 - Don Riggio School (7:00 a.m.)

- Thunder mascot "Thor" will hang out with local school kids at Don Riggio School in Stockton and join them for the morning flag salute.

THOR APPEARANCE - WEBERSTOWN MALL

Saturday, Oct. 22 - Weberstown Mall (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

- Come meet Thunder mascot "Thor" for autographs and photos, who is scheduled to be present at Weberstown Mall for Red Ribbon Awareness Day.

THOR APPEARANCE - FLEET FEET

Saturday, Oct. 22 - Lincoln Center Shopping Plaza (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

- Come meet Thunder mascot "Thor" for autographs and photos at the Fleet Feet store inside Stockton's Lincoln Center Shopping Plaza, who will get you fired up for Thunder Goes Pink VI!

WEEK IN REVIEW:

ONT 3 - STK 2 (SO) (10/15/11): Darcy Kuemper made 28 saves to win in his Ontario Reign debut, and stopped Ian O'Connor in the 11th round of a shootout to dodge a furious comeback by the Stockton Thunder (0-1-1, 1 point), who settled for a 3-2 shootout loss to Ontario before 5,623 fans at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Saturday. The Thunder, who battled back from a 2-0 deficit in the third period, were aided by goals from Kevin Baker and Dan Ringwald. Rookie center Gabriel Levesque notched his second straight multi point game with a pair of assists and goaltender Olivier Roy settled for the shootout loss with 33 saves.

COL 5 - STK 2 (10/14/11): Goaltender Kyle Jones made 37 saves, Chad Costello scored two goals and the Colorado Eagles added three more to defeat the Thunder on Opening Night, 5-2 in front of 6,827 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. Gabriel Levesque led the Thunder offense in his pro debut with a pair of goals.

2011-12 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Gabriel Levesque (4)

Goals - Gabriel Levesque (2)

Assists - Gabriel Levesque (2)

Plus/Minus - Five players (+1)

Penalty Minutes - Cameron Abney (7)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

o Matt Thomas is 29 wins away from 300 in his professional coaching career

o Kevin Baker is 2 points away from 300 in his ECHL career

o Matt Foy is 13 assists away from 100 in his professional career

o Garet Hunt is 10 games away from becoming the Thunder career leader in games played

TEAM NOTES

- Gabriel Levesque leads the Thunder and is tied for 3rd in ECHL scoring with four points (2g-2a) in two games

- Stockton is second in the ECHL in attendance with 6,827 fans

- Stockton has killed its first seven of eight penalty kill situations this season

- The Thunder moved to 5-0-2 in the last seven games at Ontario (3-2 shootout loss on Saturday), dating back to 2009-10

The Thunder Season Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktonthunder.com. Thunder Season Ticket Holders enjoy the highest-demanded seating locations in Stockton Arena, benefits including admission to Season Ticket Holder-only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, an exclusive gift, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more.

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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