Thunder Signs Goaltender Jody O'Neill

Published on January 19, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, has signed rookie goaltender Jody O'Neill. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

O'Neill, 24, will suit up for the Thunder tonight at 7:15 p.m. (StocktonThunder.com) in a rematch with the San Francisco Bulls at the Cow Palace.

The 6-foot-1 and 180 pound goaltender made his debut last season with the Thunder on an amateur tryout contract and recorded six saves in seven minutes of play.

He previously appeared in 69 career games with Dartmouth College (NCAA), compiling a 26-35-6 record, goals against average of 2.99 and .910 save percentage. As a freshman in 2008-09, he posted career bests in goals against average (2.61), wins (14) and shutouts (3) en route to ECAC and Ivy league Rookie of the Year honors.

He is reunited on the Thunder roster with former Dartmouth teammate Matt Reber.

A two time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," the Thunder led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons and drew over 200,000 fans for the seventh consecutive season in 2011-12. Season Tickets, Group Tickets and Mini-Plans 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 www.StocktonThunder.com.

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