Thunder Weekly: Thunder Matches Last Season's Output

Published on March 11, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

vs. SAN FRANCISCO BULLS

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder ends a five game homestand against the San Francisco Bulls in the 11th meeting of the season between the two teams. The Thunder is 5-4-1 against San Francisco this season and has won the last three meetings. They defeated the Bulls 3-1 in the last matchup at the Cow Palace on Feb. 17. San Francisco is one of three teams still chasing the final two playoff spots up for grabs in the Western Conference. The Thunder is assured a playoff spot and enters the week ahead by six points over Las Vegas for fourth place in the Conference. San Francisco comes off a 4-1 win over Las Vegas on Sunday.

vs. ONTARIO REIGN

Friday (ROAD): 7:00 p.m.

Saturday (HOME): 7:30 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

A "home and home" series gets underway on Friday with the Thunder visiting the Ontario Reign, followed by a rematch on Saturday (final meeting of the season) at Stockton Arena. The Thunder is 5-4-1 in the season series and defeated the Reign in the last meeting 4-3 at Stockton Arena last Sunday. The Thunder leads the all time series over Ontario with a record of 28-17-6.

vs. BAKERSFIELD CONDORS

Sunday: 4:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder renews a divisional rivalry with the Bakersfield Condors at Stockton Arena in the final meeting of the season. Stockton has dominated the series with a 7-2-1 record and is guaranteed a winning record this season against the Condors. They carry a record of 36-29-13 against Bakersfield and won in their last meeting, 4-1 on Feb. 21 at Rabobank Arena. The game matches Thunder head coach Matt Thomas against Bakersfield counterpart Matt O'Dette - previously a Thunder defenseman, captain and assistant coach from 2008-11. Thomas has the upper hand in the matchup with a lifetime 15-7-1 record.

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tuesday, MAR. 12

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

Wednesday, MAR. 13

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

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

7:00 p.m. - GAME vs. SAN FRANCISCO

1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Thursday, MAR. 14

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

Travel to Ontario, Calif. after practice

Friday, MAR. 15

11:15 a.m. - Morning skate at Citizens Business Bank Arena

7:00 p.m. - GAME at ONTARIO

1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Travel back to Stockton, Calif. following game

Saturday, MAR. 16

***NO MORNING SKATE ***

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

7:30 p.m . - GAME vs. ONTARIO

1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Sunday, MAR. 17

***NO MORNING SKATE ***

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

4:00 p.m. - GAME vs. BAKERSFIELD

1280 AM KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Monday, MAR. 18

Day off

2012-13 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Yannick Riendeau (44)

Goals - Harrison Reed (21)

Assists - Yannick Riendeau (30)

Plus/Minus - Nathan Deck (+9)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (225) - 1st, ECHL

MILESTONES

- Garet Hunt is 1 point away from 100 in his ECHL career

- Shawn Weller is 8 games away from 100 in his ECHL career

TEAM NOTES

- Shawn Weller tied a career high with four points on Sunday vs. Ontario

- Ryan Hayes had a season high +4 rating on Sunday vs. Ontario

- Maxime Boisclair has seven points in the last six games

- Stockton is third in the ECHL at 21.7 percent on the power play

- Stockton has collected 73 points this season to match last season's output

- Stockton is fifth in ECHL attendance with 5,419 fans per game

WEEK IN REVIEW

STK 4 - ONT 3 (3/10/13): Shawn Weller had a hand in all four goals for the Stockton Thunder (32-24-9, 73 points) in a 4-3 win over the Ontario Reign (42-16-6, 90 points) in front of 4,358 fans at Stockton Arena in Sunday. Ontario's Kyle Kraemer tallied three points (two goals). Goaltender Tyler Bunz made 25 stops on the night for the Thunder, while Ontario's Dustin Carlson registered 27 saves. Weller finished with a goal and four total points on the night. Forward Ryan Hayes put forth a two-goal effort, which included the game-winner. Defenseman Nathan Deck totaled a goal and pair of assists.

LV 3 - STK 2 (3/9/13): Thunder goaltender Tyler Bunz (15-15-4) stopped 38 shots in net, but the Stockton Thunder (31-24-9, 71 points) was unable to stop the power play of the Las Vegas Wranglers (31-26-5, 67 points) in a 3-2 loss in front of 6,437 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday. Forwards Shawn Weller and Gabriel Levesque each found the back of the net for the Thunder. Judd Blackwater continued his scoring run against his former team with two points and the game-winning goal for Las Vegas. Joe Fallon made 29 saves for the Wranglers

STK 4 - LV 3 (3/8/13 ): The Stockton Thunder (31-23-9, 71 points) held off a late rally by the Las Vegas Wranglers (30-26-5, 65 points) to secure a 4-3 win in front of 4,456 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. The Thunder was paced by forward Maxime Boisclair, who finished with a goal and three points. Defenseman Mike Little, forward Garet Hunt, and defenseman Brandon Davidson also found the back of the net for the Thunder. Forward Matt Reber recorded two assists.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS - UPCOMING HOME GAMES

WHEN: Wednesday, Mar. 13 vs. San Francisco (7:00 p.m.)

WHAT: FAMILY DAY (presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, 99.3 KJOY and Farmers Insurance)

Family Day offers four tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks for $34. A free Thunder cap is also included when purchased at www.StocktonThunder.com .

WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 16 vs. Ontario (7:30 p.m.)

WHAT: THOR COIN BANK GIVEAWAY (presented by MetroPCS and KHOP 95.1)

The first 1,000 kids (ages 12 and under) in attendance will receive a collectible Thor coin bank, perfect for the bedroom or game room.

WHEN: Sunday, Mar. 17 vs. Bakersfield (4:00 p.m.)

WHAT: FAMILY DAY (presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, 99.3 KJOY and Farmers Insurance)

Family Day offers four tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks for $34. A free Thunder cap is also included when purchased at www.StocktonThunder.com .

Season Tickets, Group Tickets and Mini-Plans 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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