Thunder Weekly: Over 14,000 Fans Flock to Stockton

Published on November 22, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

vs. Las Vegas Wranglers

Wednesday (7:00 p.m.)

Radio: StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder, currently in first place in the Western Conference at 8-2-4 (20 points), and the Las Vegas Wranglers will meet at Stockton Arena for the first time this season. Through the lifetime series, the Thunder is 10-21-1 against the Wranglers and is 5-1-0 in the regular season in the last six games in Stockton. The last time both teams met, the Thunder defeated the Wranglers, 6-5, at Stockton Arena on Sunday, Mar. 28, 2010. It is the first of seven meetings between both clubs and last year, the Thunder went 3-3-0 in the series vs. Las Vegas. Among returning players on the Las Vegas roster, formerly suiting up for the Thunder, are right winger James Bates (2008-10) and left wing Ryan Huddy (2008-09).

vs. Utah Grizzlies

Friday (7:30 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder faces the Utah Grizzlies for the first meeting of this season at Stockton Arena on Friday. The Thunder is 12-16-3, lifetime against Utah. The last meeting between both teams was on Mar. 21, when Utah defeated Stockton, 5-2 at Stockton Arena. The first of 11 games against Utah this season, Friday's game wraps up a five-game homestand for the Thunder, who enter the week 5-1-2 at home. Stockton is 2-1-2 in the last five home games vs. Utah.

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

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 vs. Las Vegas Wranglers, 7:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY

- 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.

Friday, November 26, 2010 vs. Utah Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m.,

TEAM PHOTO GIVEAWAYpresented by In Shape Health Clubs

- All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative 2010-11 Thunder team photo!

FREE FRIDAY presented by MetroPCS

- One lucky section at the game will receive a free gift courtesy of MetroPCS and all fans are invited to stop by MetroPCS's booth at Stockton Arena to win a free phone and service for one whole year!

Friday, November 26, 2010 ‚¬" 9:00 a.m. ‚¬" End of Game

BLACK FRIDAY SALE ‚¬" Stockton Arena "Fan Attic"

The "Fan Attic," the official team store of the Stockton Thunder, will open its doors at 9:00 a.m. with special discounts on many Thunder items for the holidays, including hats, sweatshirts, shirts and other novelties. The first 25 customers will also receive a free gift! During the holidays, the Fan Attic will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday from Noon-5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 27 ‚¬" 1:00 ‚¬" 3:00 p.m.

TEAM APPEARANCE - Dell'Osso Family Farm (Lathrop, CA.)

Come skate with your favorite Thunder players on a special "outdoor" ice skating rink at Dell'Osso Family Farm in Lathrop, just 15 minutes south of Stockton! Holidays on the Farm features snow tubing, snow play areas and the magical mile of lights. Visit www.HolidaysOnTheFarm.com for more information.

TEAM LEADERS:

Points ‚¬" Chris D'Alvise (17)

Goals ‚¬" Chris D'Alvise (10)

Assists ‚¬" Jason Pitton, Aaron Clarke (8)

Plus/Minus ‚¬" Jason Pitton (+8)

Penalty Minutes ‚¬" Jason Pitton (34)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

Chris Lawrence is 5 games away from 200 in his professional career

Ryan Constant is 12 points away from 200 in his professional career

TEAM NOTES

Chris D'Alvise is tied for fourth in ECHL goal-scoring with 10 goals

Garrett Zemlak became the fifth goaltender to win in his Thunder debut last Thursday (3-2 shootout win vs. Idaho)

Anthony Aiello is tied for ninth among ECHL defensemen with eight points (1g-7a)

Stockton leads the Western Conference with a .714 win percentage

Stockton broke a team record on Saturday for longest unbeaten streak in regulation ‚¬" 12 games (8-0-4)

Stockton is third in ECHL attendance with an average of 6,101 fans and drew over 14,000 fans in two games on Saturday and Sunday

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tue., NOV. 23

10:00 a.m. ‚¬" Practice at Stockton Arena

Wed., NOV. 24

10:00 a.m. ‚¬" Morning skate at Stockton Arena

5:30 p.m. ‚¬" Pre-game media access ends

7:00 p.m. ‚¬" GAME vs. LAS VEGAS

StocktonThunder.com

Thurs., NOV. 25

Day off

Fri., NOV. 26

10:00 a.m. ‚¬" Morning skate at Stockton Arena

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

7:30 p.m. ‚¬" GAME vs. UTAH

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Sat., NOV. 27

Day off

Sun., NOV. 28

8:30 a.m. - Practice at Oak Park Ice Arena

Mon., NOV. 29

10:00 a.m. - Practice (location TBD)

WEEK IN REVIEW

VIC 4 ‚¬" STK 1 (11/22/10): David Shantz made 31 saves and the Victoria Salmon Kings scored three times in a span of 2:28 to send the Thunder to its first regulation loss since Oct. 15, 4-1, before 6,434 fans at Stockton Arena on Sunday. The Thunder, who had its club record 12-game unbeaten streak (8-0-4) in regulation snapped, got its only goal from Jason Pitton in the second period. Matt Siddall, Kiel McLeod and Ryan MacMurchy scored in the Victoria rally and were also spelled by an insurance goal from Chad Painchaud.

IDH 2 ‚¬" STK 1 (SO) (11/21/10): The Thunder broke a club record for the longest unbeaten streak in regulation, extended to 12 straight games in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Idaho Steelheads before 8,126 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday night. The Thunder moved 8-0-4 in the last 12 games and claimed a point to move one ahead of Alaska for first place in the Western Conference. Garrett Zemlak produced 25 saves and was outdueled by Idaho's Mike Zacharias' 27 stops, including four of five in the shootout. John Swanson won the game in the fifth round with a wrist shot from beneath the hash marks that deflected off Zemlak's pads. Chris Lawrence scored in regulation for the Thunder.

STK 3 ‚¬" IDH 2 (SO) (11/19/10): Goaltender Garrett Zemlak made 34 saves and stopped four of five shooters in a shootout, winning in his debut with the Thunder in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Idaho Steelheads at Stockton Arena on Thursday night. The Thunder tied a club record 11-game unbeaten streak (8-0-3) and moved into a tie for the best record in the ECHL, shared with Gwinnett and Elmira. Mark Arcobello and Bretton Cameron each scored for the Thunder, who neutralized a late, game-tying goal by John Swanson with 51 seconds remaining.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"We're a good team and we've jelled pretty nicely. We're doing the little things that keep you in games," Lawrence said. "It's a lot of fun right now."

Thunder right wing Chris Lawrence after the Thunder broke a 12-game unbeaten streak in regulation with a 2-1 shootout loss to Idaho, The Record (Nov. 21, 2010)

"I'm very proud of this club," said Thunder owner Brad Rowbotham after the game. "They have set this new record through a combination of skill, toughness and attitude. Matt Thomas has put a very strong team together this year."

Thunder owner Brad Rowbotham after the team broke the record for longest unbeaten streak (Nov. 21, 2010)

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