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Thunder Signs Defenseman Likit Andersson

November 7, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder has signed defenseman Likit Andersson, Thunder head coach Chris Cichocki announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Likit is an offensive-minded defenseman who will be a welcomed addition to our blueline," said Cichocki. "His arrival awards us with more depth."

Andersson, 32, joins the Thunder after spending his first four games of the 2005-06 season with the Trenton Titans (ECHL), recording one assist. A native of Gothenburg, Sweden, Andersson is competing in his sixth ECHL season, where he has compiled 238 games in his ECHL career, totaling 104 points (25g-79a). He tallied a career-high 44 points (8g-36a) in 2000-01 with the Augusta Lynx (ECHL) in 71 games, totaling 65 PIM's. He spent a part of the 2004-05 ECHL season with the Bakersfield Condors, totaling six points (3g-3a) in nine games.

Andersson also appeared overseas in two games in 2004-05 with Vastra Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League, a team that included National Hockey League veterans such as Daniel Alfredsson (Ottawa Senators), P.J. Axelsson (Boston Bruins) and Samuel Pahlsson (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim).

Stockton continues its season-launching 15-game road trip on Thursday, November 11 against the Victoria Salmon Kings at 7pm (PT) at Save-On Foods Memorial Centre. The game can be heard live on the internet (audio broadcast available only) at www.stocktonthunder.com, courtesy of B-2 Networks.

Thunder season tickets are on sale now. Tickets for December 10th's home opener against the Phoenix Roadrunners can currently be purchased as part of a full or mini season package. For more information on season and individual tickets, mini packages, merchandise, or other information, please call the Stockton Thunder at (209) 948-3322 or visit www.stocktonthunder.com.

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