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January 30, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

at Bakersfield Condors

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder visits the Bakersfield Condors for the eighth of 13 meetings on Wednesday at Rabobank Arena. The Thunder last faced Bakersfield on Jan. 7 and defeated the Condors in a shootout 3-2 at Rabobank Arena. The Thunder is 5-2-0 against Bakersfield and is 4-1-0 at Rabobank Arena this season. Stockton currently sits at fifth place in the Western Conference, 21 points ahead of Bakersfield.

vs. Idaho Steelheads

Friday, Saturday**: 7:30 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder hosts the Idaho Steelheads for a two game series at home starting Friday at Stockton Arena. The game marks the sixth matchup this season between both teams. The last time the teams met was Jan. 25 at Century Link Arena when Idaho defeated Stockton 1-0 to split a two game series in two days. Historically, the Thunder is 26-29-6 against Idaho.

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

COMMUNITY UPDATE

PLAYER APPEARANCE - STUFFED ANIMAL DONATION

Tuesday, Jan. 31 - United Way of San Joaquin County (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)

- Thunder players and staff will be on hand at the United of San Joaquin County in Stockton to organize and count stuffed animals for local children, following the Jan. 21 "Teddy Bear Toss" game at Stockton Arena. Media are invited for photo and soundbyte opportunities until 12:15 p.m.

PLAYER APPEARANCE - STOCKTON ARENA BLOOD AND BONE MARROW DRIVE

Thursday, Feb. 2 - Stockton Arena (11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

-Stockton Arena Blood and Bone Marrow Drive hosted by SMG-Stockton in conjunction with BloodSource. Each donor will receive a complimentary voucher redeemable at the Stockton Arena ticket office for a ticket to the 'Hockey with Heart' game on Friday, February 3, 2012 courtesy of Stockton Thunder and Wells Fargo Foundation. Thunder players will be available for autographs and photos from 1pm - 6 pm.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Friday, Feb. 3 vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:30 p.m.

HOCKEY WITH HEART (presented by BloodSource in association with Wells Fargo Foundation, Crystal Dairy and StoneCreek Village)

- Come show your support and help raise heart awareness and funds by donning red attire as the Thunder host Hockey with Heart to promote 'National Wear Red Day' and kick off the 'Go Red for Women Movement and 'American heart Month' To encourage fitness and a healthy heart, the first 2,000 fans (ages 18 and over) will receive an equipment bag. Go Red Passport Cards will be given to the first 1,000 fans (18 and over) to enter to win great prizes. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.

Saturday, Feb. 4 vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:30 p.m.

STAR WARS NIGHT

- Come and see your favorite Star Wars characters, who will be stationed around Stockton Arena throughout the night!

THOR SOAP DISPENSER (presented by Pepsi and KAT Country 103)

- The first 1,000 kids (ages 12 and under)will receive a free soap dispenser in the image of Thunder mascot "Thor!"

FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT

- A special night to honor many faith based organizations and institutions, the Thunder will host a special pregame and postgame concert featuring the band, "Stepping Stones."

SEASON TICKET HOLDER ITEM OF THE WEEK

Thunder Season Ticket Holders can take advantage of the Item of the Week and get $15 off Ladies-Cut Reebok Pink Jerseys. This offer lasts through Saturday night's home game against Idaho and is available in person at the Stockton Arena Fan Attic.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

STK 2 - AK 1 (1/29/12): Goaltender Alex Stalock made a season high 38 saves and Jordan Fulton broke a 1-1 tie on a game winning goal with 16:07 remaining in regulation to lift the Stockton Thunder (21-18-4, 46 points) to a 2-1 victory over the Alaska Aces at Stockton Arena on Sunday. The win, which helped the Thunder improve to 6-1-1 at home since Dec. 30 and become the first team to hand the Aces a three game sweep this season, gave Stalock a 4-0-0 record since his return from injury. Milan Kytnar scored the first goal of the game and the Thunder captured sole possession of fifth place in the Western Conference.

STK 4 - AK 1 (1/28/12): Goaltender Olivier Roy made 29 saves to headline a wire to wire effort by the Stockton Thunder (20-18-4, 44 points), who dispatched the Alaska Aces in a 4-1 victory before 7,613 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday night. The Thunder improved to 5-1-1 in the last seven home games and outshot Alaska 39-30. Behind a balanced attack that featured ten different players registering points on the scoresheet, the Thunder has combined to score ten goals in the last two games against Alaska. The Aces came into the game leading the ECHL in fewest goals allowed per game (2.1). Milan Kytnar bagged the eventual game winning goal in the second period.

STK 6 - AK 3 (1/27/12): Veterans Kevin Baker (2g-1a) and Matt Foy (1g-2a) each scored three points while goaltender Alex Stalock made 24 saves to lift the Stockton Thunder (19-18-4, 42 points) to a 6-3 victory over the Alaska Aces before 5,829 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday night. The Thunder improved to 4-2-0 in the last six games and halted a six game losing skid to Alaska, dating back to last season. In his return to the lineup, Milan Kytnar earned two assists while Chris D'Alvise collected an assist in his season debut. Matt Reber scored a goal and Max Campbell collected two points (1g-1a) in their home debut with the Thunder.

STK 0 - IDH 1 (1/25/12): Jerry Kuhn turned away all 36 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season, outdueling Olivier Roy and helping the Idaho Steelheads send the Stockton Thunder (18-18-4, 40 points) to a 1-0 defeat at Century Link Arena on Wednesday. The Thunder, playing their fifth game in six days, settled for a two game series split in spite of Roy's 30 saves, including 16 in the third period. Kuhn kept the Thunder at bay with a series of close range saves including a dramatic game-saving stop on Kevin Baker at the right post with 15 seconds left in regulation. Matt Case's second period goal stood as the game winner.

STK 4 - IDH 1 (1/24/12): Goaltender Alex Stalock made 29 saves and Ian O'Connor scored a pair of goals to lift the Stockton Thunder (18-17-4, 40 points) to a 4-1 victory over the host Idaho Steelheads at Century Link Arena on Tuesday. Behind an attack of four unanswered goals, Stockton moved into sole possession of fifth place in the Western Conference with its third consecutive win. The Thunder also improved to 5-1-1 in Boise since 2009-10, benefiting from additional goals by Garet Hunt and Jordan Fulton.

2011-12 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Kevin Baker, Matt Foy (35)

Goals - Kevin Baker (19)

Assists - Matt Foy (24)

Plus/Minus - Mike Little (+12)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (161)

UPCOMING MILESTONES

- Matt Thomas is 8 wins away from 300 in his professional coaching career

- Kevin Baker is 19 goals away from 200 in his professional career

- Matt Foy is 10 points away from 200 in his professional career

- Chris D'Alvise is 14 points away from 100 in his Thunder career

TEAM NOTES

- Alex Stalock was 3-0-0 with a .948 save percentage and 1.67 goals against average in three games last week

- Jordan Fulton has scored ten points in the last nine games

- Chris D'Alvise recorded two assists in his first two games with the Thunder this season

- Of the last six Thunder wins, five have come against first place teams (Alaska and Las Vegas)

- Stockton is 6-1-1 in the last eight home games

- Stockton ranks third in ECHL attendance with an average of 5,749 fans

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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