Thunder Visits Victoria With 3-0-2 Road Record, First Place Tie in Division

November 29, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

at Victoria Salmon Kings

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (7:05 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com**

The Thunder returns to the road for three games at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, beginning Wednesday against the Victoria Salmon Kings at 7:05 p.m. The Thunder (3-0-2) and Elmira (5-0-2) are the remaining two unbeaten teams in regulation while on the road, this year in the ECHL. The Thunder is 18-21-5 lifetime against Victoria and the last time both teams met, Victoria defeated the Thunder in the head-to-head season opener, 4-1 at Stockton Arena on Sunday, Nov. 21. Stockton enters the week tied for first place in the Pacific Division.

** Denotes Wednesday's broadcast online only

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 $8 "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 Thunder and Fat's Grill and Bar have partnered for this season for "Thunder Watch Party" nights (shown through AmericaOne) during all Thunder road games. Fans attending will have an opportunity to win prizes, enjoy drink specials and participate in a festive atmosphere while cheering on the Thunder. It is located at 4555 North Pershing Avenue in Stockton and just minutes away from Stockton Arena. Fat's Grill and Bar is a three-time "Best of San Joaquin" Award winner in The Record and features 15 television monitors and four satellite dishes, an array of acclaimed entrees, pizzas, beverages, appetizers, specialties and more.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS

Stockton Arena "Fan Attic"

The "Fan Attic," the official team store of the Stockton Thunder, will open its doors during the holidays on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday from Noon-5:00 p.m. Additionally, shopping for the ideal holiday gift, no matter what time or day, can be experienced by visiting www.stocktonfanattic.com.

Saturday, December 11 vs. Utah Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m.

FLEECE BLANKET GIVEAWAY presented by The Record, Angelina's Spaghetti House and KHOP 95.1

- The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a free, limited edition Thunder fleece blanket, perfect for games or the cold nights!

Wednesday, December 29 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00 p.m.

WOOD HOCKEY STICK GIVEAWAY presented by California Welding Supply, Food-4-Less and Rancho San Miguel and KAT Country 103

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a free, limited edition Thunder wooden hockey stick!

FAMILY NIGHT

- Bring the whole family out for just $44 - includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 soft drinks and a $4 merchandise coupon at the Thunder "Fan Attic"! Purchase at www.StocktonThunder.com.

Thursday

December 30 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00 p.m.

WOOD HOCKEY STICK GIVEAWAY presented by California Welding Supply, Food-4-Less and Rancho San Miguel and 104.1 The Hawk

- The first 1,000 fans (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a free, limited edition Thunder wooden hockey stick!

TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Chris D'Alvise (17)

Goals - Chris D'Alvise (10)

Assists - Jason Pitton, Aaron Clarke (9)

Plus/Minus - Jason Pitton (+8)

Penalty Minutes - Ryan Constant (45)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

Chris Lawrence is 3 games away from 200 in his professional career

Ryan Constant is 11 points away from 200 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

Anthony Aiello is tied for 11th among ECHL defensemen with nine points (1g-9a)

Jason Pitton and Jim McKenzie became the 3rd and 4th members of the Thunder to earn professional tryout contracts with AHL teams on Saturday

Goaltender Garrett Zemlak has a .913 save percentage and 2.14 goals-against-average since joining the Thunder

Stockton is second in ECHL attendance with 64,260 fans in 11 games (5,842 average)

Stockton leads the ECHL in least shots allowed per game (25.5)

Stockton (3-0-2) is one of two remaining unbeaten teams in regulation on the road this season

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

NOV. 30-DEC. 4

Three-game road trip at Victoria

Coverage: 1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Sun. DEC. 5

Travel day to Stockton

Mon., DEC. 6

Day off

WEEK IN REVIEW

UTA 3 - STK 2 (11/26/10): J.P. Lamoureux made saves on 34 shots, including all 20 he saw in the third period, to send the Thunder to a 3-2 defeat to the Utah Grizzlies before 5,332 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday night. The Thunder who dropped to 0-3-1 in the last four games despite keeping hold of first place in the Pacific Division, were helped out on goals from Aaron Clarke and Jason Pitton. Utah used three unanswered goals in the decisive rally and were aided on Chris Donovan's game-winning goal in the second period.

LV 1 - STK 0 (11/24/10): Goaltender Michael Ouzas made a season high 42 saves for his fifth career shutout, helping the Las Vegas Wranglers defeat the Thunder, 1-0, before a crowd of 4,018 at Stockton Arena on Wednesday night. The Thunder, who were shut out for the first time this season, came within three shots of matching their season-high and outshot Las Vegas, 42-13 in the game to tie the team's all-time record for least shots allowed. Ouzas also had all 20 shots turned away in the second period. Garrett Zemlak took the loss for the Thunder with 12 stops. Ned Lukacevic scored the only goal in the first period.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"Prostate cancer is a serious issue which affects many men, and I think this is a great way to bring attention to it," Thomas said. "I'm proud of our guys for participating and of our fans for supporting it."

Thunder head coach Matt Thomas on the team's moustache craze in the locker room to benefit the fundraising event, "Movember," The Record (Nov. 29, 2010)

"Whenever you are in a situation where you are playing well but not winning games, you ask yourself what is going on," Thunder coach Matt Thomas said. "We're not really doing all the little things that you have to do to win games and score goals. But it's going to come."

Thomas after the Thunder's 3-2 defeat to the Utah Grizzlies, The Record (Nov. 27, 2010)



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