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Thunder Set Training Camp Schedule

September 20, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks, has announced the team's training camp for the 2011-12 season will officially start on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Stockton Arena.

The Thunder is scheduled to use Stockton Arena as its flagship practice site, with all sessions open to the media. "Fan Fest" will highlight the final week of training camp, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Stockton Arena on Sunday, Oct. 9. Admission for the event is free to the general public and additional information will be announced soon.

Oak Park Ice Arena in Stockton, located at 3545 Alvarado Avenue, is scheduled to host select Thunder practices. All practice sessions at Oak Park Ice Arena will be open to the general public.

The training camp roster lineup will vary for all practice sessions. Those media members seeking specific players should check with the Thunder media relations department in advance for the best time to gain access to individuals as it will likely change daily. Media availability for Thunder head coach Matt Thomas will be held immediately following the conclusion of each day's session.

A training camp roster will be announced soon.

All media wishing to cover practice sessions must contact the Thunder media relations department at (209) 373-1500. Practices typically last 90 minutes at the start of camp and decrease to a length of one hour by the end of camp. As per club media policy, the training room and restrooms inside the team dressing room are strictly off-limits at all times. Players receiving medical treatment in training room during the access period will be available to the media following treatment.

STOCKTON THUNDER 2011-12 TRAINING CAMP ITINERARY

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME

THURSDAY, Sept. 29 Physicals Stockton Arena 9:00 a.m.

Fitness Testing CrossFit CenCal (Stockton) 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, Sept. 30 Practice * Oak Park Ice Arena 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, Oct. 1 Practice * Oak Park Ice Arena 8:00 a.m.

SUNDAY, Oct. 2 Practice * Oak Park Ice Arena 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, Oct. 3 Practice * Stockton Arena 9:00 a.m.

TUESDAY, Oct. 4 Team White Practice Stockton Arena 9:10 a.m.

White vs. Black Scrimmage Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Team Black Practice Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

Team White Workout Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 5 Team Black Practice Stockton Arena 9:10 a.m.

White vs. Black Scrimmage Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Team White Practice Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

Team Black Workout Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

THURSDAY, Oct. 6 Team White Practice Stockton Arena 9:10 a.m.

White vs. Black Scrimmage Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Team Black Practice Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

Team White Workout Stockton Arena 11:10 a.m.

FRIDAY, Oct. 7 Pre-Game Skate Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

Workout (non-lineup players) Stockton Arena 11:00 a.m.

VS. BAKERSFIELD Stockton Arena 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, Oct. 8 Pre-Game Skate * Oak Park Ice Arena 9:00 a.m.

Workout (non-lineup players) Stockton Arena 10:00 a.m.

@ BAKERSFIELD Rabobank Arena 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, Oct. 9 Fan Fest * Stockton Arena 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

* Denotes open to the public

** Times and dates subject to change

STOCKTON THUNDER 2011-12 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE (all times PT)

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

FRIDAY Oct. 7 BAKERSFIELD Stockton Arena 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Oct. 8 @ BAKERSFIELD Rabobank Arena 7:00 p.m.

OPENING NIGHT AND TICKET INFORMATION

Opening Night is Friday, Oct. 14, when the Thunder opens the 2011-12 regular season at home against the Colorado Eagles, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena. The game will be a historic ECHL event to welcome in the Eagles, who will play in their inaugural game after spending the previous eight seasons in the Central Hockey League.

The Thunder are freezing most Season Ticket prices for the 2011-12 season, which 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. Individual ticket prices will be announced soon.

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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