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Thunder Weekly: Eighth Thunder Alumnus Reaches NHL

January 17, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

vs. Las Vegas Wranglers

Friday, Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

Sunday: 4:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com*

The Stockton Thunder hosts the Las Vegas Wranglers for a three game series in three consecutive days beginning Friday at Stockton Arena. Friday's game will be the seventh matchup out of ten this season and reunites Thunder head coach Matt Thomas with former assistant coach Ryan Mougenel (Las Vegas head coach). The two were behind the bench in coaching roles previously with Stockton and Fresno. The Thunder is 14-28-3 in the lifetime series and last faced the Wranglers on Dec. 27. Las Vegas defeated the Thunder 5-2 at Orleans Arena. The Thunder is 2-3-1 this season against Las Vegas.

1280 AM KWSX is the Thunder's flagship radio station 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.

*Denotes online only for Saturday's broadcast

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

Wednesday, JAN. 18

10:00 a.m. - Practice at Oak Park Ice Arena

Thursday, JAN. 19

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

Friday, JAN. 20

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

6:00 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

7:30 p.m. - GAME vs. LAS VEGAS

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Saturday, JAN. 21

10:00 a.m. - Morning skate at Stockton Arena

6:00 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

7:30 p.m. - GAME vs. LAS VEGAS

StocktonThunder.com

Sunday, JAN. 22

No morning skate

2:30 p.m. - Pre-game media access ends

4:00 p.m. - GAME vs. LAS VEGAS

1280 AM/StocktonThunder.com

Monday, JAN. 23

Day off

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Friday, Jan. 20 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:30 p.m.

OLIVIER ROY BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY (presented by MetroPCS and 97.7/98.3 KWIN)

- The first 1,500 fans (ages 18 and over) in attendance receive a limited edition, collectible Olivier Roy bobblehead!

Saturday, Jan. 21 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:30 p.m.

TEDDY BEAR TOSS (presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel, News10 and KAT Country 103)

- All fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used stuffed animals and throw them onto the ice when the Thunder score their first goal! All teddy bears will be collected and donated to local youth charities.

Sunday, Jan. 22 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 4:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY (presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation)

- Fans can pick up four tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks for the game, for just $34. Buy online at StocktonThunder.com, select "Thunder Pride Pack" and receive a free Thunder hat!

WEEK IN REVIEW:

EIGHT IS GREAT: Last Wednesday in Edmonton at Rexall Place, center Milan Kytnar became the eighth player to make his NHL debut after skating for the Stockton Thunder. He suited up for the Oilers against New Jersey, had a shot on goal, two takeaways and is the second player in Thunder history to play in the ECHL and NHL during the same season (Bryan Young, 2006-07).

STK 2 - AK 4 (1/14/12): Nick Mazzolini broke a 2-2 tie with 4:57 left in regulation with an eventual game winning goal and Adam Courchaine made 23 saves, helping the Alaska Aces send the Stockton Thunder (15-16-4, 34 points) to a 4-2 defeat to at Sullivan Arena on Saturday. The Thunder, who were swept in a three game series for the first time since December of 2010, were helped with back to back goals by Ian O'Connor and Jordan Fulton. Goaltender Olivier Roy kept the Thunder in the game with a series of quality saves and turned in a 27 save effort in the loss.

STK 1 - AK 3 (1/13/12): Steve Ward collected a pair of assists and Adam Courchaine made 18 saves to help the Alaska Aces send the Stockton Thunder (15-15-4, 34 points) to a 3-1 defeat before 4,426 fans at Sullivan Arena on Friday. The Thunder dropped the second game of a three game series and will look to respond with a win tomorrow in the final meeting between both teams in Anchorage this season. Kevin Baker had the lone Thunder goal in the second period and Stockton fell to 0-3-0 in three games against Alaska.

STK 0 - AK 3 (1/12/12): Goaltender Adam Courchaine collected his second shutout of the season with 29 saves, helping the Alaska Aces send the Stockton Thunder (15-14-4, 34 points) to a 3-0 defeat before 3,045 fans at Sullivan Arena on Thursday night. The Thunder saw its 3-0-1 run come to an end in the opener of a three game series in Anchorage, despite outshooting Alaska 29-23 in the game. Bryan Miller and Dan Kissel each chipped in with two assists to lead Alaska's offense.

2011-12 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Kevin Baker (27)

Goals - Kevin Baker (16)

Assists - Matt Foy (17)

Plus/Minus - Milan Kytnar (+4)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (146)

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UPCOMING MILESTONES

- Matt Thomas is 14 wins away from 300 in his professional coaching career

- Kevin Baker is 22 goals away from 200 in his professional career

- Matt Foy is 17 points away from 200 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

- Kevin Baker leads the ECHL with 165 shots on goal

- Olivier Roy is tied for second in the ECHL with three shutouts

- Jordan Fulton has scored six points (3g-6a) in his last seven games

- Stockton leads the ECHL with 58 major penalties

- Stockton is tied for third in the ECHL with four shootout wins

- Stockton leads the ECHL in attendance with an average of 5,766 fans per game

TH UNDER 2011-12 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS:

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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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