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Thunder Weekly: Thunder Continues Road Trip Tonight at Utah

November 12, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

vs. UTAH GRIZZLIES

ROAD: Monday, November 12 - 6:05 p.m.

HOME: Friday, November 16 - 7:30 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com (internet only for Friday)

The Stockton Thunder takes on the Utah Grizzlies tonight at Maverik Center for the first of seven meetings this season between the two teams. The Thunder holds a lifetime record of 24-26-6 against Utah and last faced the Grizzlies on Mar. 18, 2012 in a 4-2 Thunder victory at Stockton Arena. The Thunder is 6-1-0 in the last seven games and carries a 3-1-1 record on the road this season. Friday's game will mark the start of a three game homestand for the Thunder, who carries a 4-1-0 record at Stockton Arena.

vs. IDAHO STEELHEADS

ROAD: Wednesday, November 14 - 6:10 p.m.

HOME: Sunday, November 18 - 4:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder battles the Idaho Steelheads on Wednesday for the first of five meetings this season. Wednesday's game is the only time in 2012-13 that the Thunder will take on the Steelheads at Century Link Arena. The Thunder is 15-12-4 at home in the last five seasons against the Steelheads and has also faced Idaho twice in the Kelly Cup Playoffs (2007, 2010). The last time the two teams met was on Mar. 31, 2012 and the Thunder was defeated by Idaho, 4-3 in Boise.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS - UPCOMING HOME GAMES

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 16 vs. Utah Grizzlies (7:30 p.m.)

WHAT: TEAM PHOTO GIVEAWAY (presented by In Shape Health Clubs, Ripon Powerplay Sports Arena, KHOP 95.1 and KAT Country 103)

The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Thunder 2012-13 team photo.

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 18 vs. Idaho Steelheads (4:30 p.m.)

WHAT: TEAM PHOTO GIVEAWAY (presented by In Shape Health Clubs, Ripon Powerplay Sports Arena, KHOP 95.1 and KAT Country 103)

FAMILY DAY (presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation with 99.3 KJOY)

The first 4,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Thunder 2012-13 team photo. Family Day offers four tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks for $34 with a free Thunder cap when purchased online at stocktonthunder.com.

WEEK IN REVIEW

SF 4 - STK 1 (11/9/12): The Stockton Thunder (7-2-1, 15 points ) saw their six game win streak end at the hands of the San Francisco Bulls who used a three goal third period to down the Thunder 4-1 Friday night at the Cow Palace. The loss was the Thunder's first regulation loss since a 2-1 defeat to Ontario on Opening Night at Stockton Arena. In goal for Stockton, Cody Reichard (2-1-0) made 27 saves while San Francisco's Thomas Heemskerk (2-5-1) stopped 31 shots.

2012-13 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Toni Rajala, Harrison Reed (12)

Goals - Toni Rajala (6)

Assists - Harrison Reed (8)

Plus/Minus - Garet Hunt (+7)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (50)

UPCOMING MILESTONES

- Ryan Constant is 10 games away from 300 in his ECHL career

- Ryan Constant is 10 assists away from 100 in his professional career

- Harrison Reed is 6 games away from 300 in his professional career

- Yannick Riendeau is 2 points away from 100 in his ECHL career

TEAM NOTES

- Toni Rajala is tied for the lead among ECHL rookies with 6 goals

- Justin Maylan is tied for ninth among ECHL rookies with 9 points

- Tyler Bunz is third among ECHL goaltenders with a 2.12 goals against average

- Stockton is 5-0-1 when out shooting opponents

- Stockton has a +14 goal differential, tied for third in the ECHL

- Stockton is fifth in ECHL attendance with 5,725 fans per game

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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