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February 19, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


THUNDER OVERALL RECORD: 27-20-9, 63 points (2nd Pacific/4th Western Conference)

LAST WEEK: 3-0-0

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS: (all times PT)

vs. ONTARIO REIGN

Wednesday** and Friday (ROAD): 7:00 p.m.

Sunday (HOME): 4:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder returns to play with a three game winning streak on Wednesday at Citizens Business Bank Arena against the Ontario Reign, continuing a four game road trip. The Thunder is 2-1-1 in the season series and last faced the Reign on last Friday in a 2-1 overtime win at Stockton Arena. The Thunder leads the all time series over Ontario with a record of 25-14-6. Ontario comes off a 6-3 loss against Colorado on Sunday. The Thunder will face Ontario five times in the next six games. The Thunder has a "magic number" of eight points to secure a tie for a Kelly Cup Playoff berth.

at BAKERSFIELD CONDORS

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Thunder renews a divisional rivalry with the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena. It will be the tenth of 11 meetings between the teams this season. The Thunder has dominated the series with a 6-2-1 record and is guaranteed a winning record this season against the Condors. They carry a record of 35-29-13 against Bakersfield and lost in their last meeting, 4-3 at Rabobank Arena on Feb. 5. 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 14-7-1 record.

** Denotes online coverage only for Wednesday's game

2012-13 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Yannick Riendeau (44)

Goals - Harrison Reed (21) - T-9, ECHL

Assists - Yannick Riendeau (30)

Plus/Minus - Philippe Cornet, Nathan Deck (+8)

Penalty Minutes - Garet Hunt (216) - 1st, ECHL

MILESTONES

- Garet Hunt played in his 300th game as a member of the Thunder on Sunday at San Francisco

- Maxime Boisclair is 3 points away from 100 in his ECHL career

- The Thunder needs 9 points gained (or lost by Bakersfield) to secure an outright bid for its seventh straight Kelly Cup Playoff berth

TEAM NOTES

- Justin Maylan is fifth in ECHL rookie scoring with 40 points

- Olivier Roy earned his fifth career ECHL shutout on Saturday vs. San Francisco

- Brandon Davidson has three goals in the last three games

- Stockton is tied for fourth in the ECHL at 21.6 percent on the power play

- Stockton is fifth in ECHL attendance with an average of 5,416 fans per game

- Stockton is 16-7-6 against teams in the Pacific Division

WEEK IN REVIEW

STK 3 - SF 1 (2/17/13): Goaltender Tyler Bunz made 26 saves for his first win since Jan. 5 and the Stockton Thunder (27-20-9, 63 points) used a pair of second period goals to sink the San Francisco Bulls in a 3-1 victory before 4,123 fans at the Cow Palace on Sunday. The win gave the Thunder their first three game win streak since late November and meant their first win at the Cow Palace this season.

STK 4 - SF 0 (2/16/13): Goaltender Olivier Roy helped the Thunder close out Military Appreciation Weekend in style, stopping all 34 shots he faced and recording the fifth shutout of his professional career in a 4-0 victory for the Stockton Thunder (26-20-9, 61 points) over the San Francisco Bulls in front of 7,526 fans on Saturday at Stockton Arena. Center Gabriel Levesque lead the Thunder with two goals, while forward Matt Reber finished with two assists. Center Eric Hunter and forward Matt Bergland each chipped in with a goal.

STK 2 - ONT 1 (OT) (2/15/13): Defenseman Brandon Davidson, making his ECHL debut, scored two clutch goals in the third period and sudden death overtime to lift the Stockton Thunder (25-20-9, 59 points) to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory in overtime over the Ontario Reign before 5,145 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. Returning to the Thunder after his "Rookie of the Year" campaign last season, goaltender Olivier Roy (1-0-0) made 29 saves in victory with teammates clad in black, white and silver camouflage jerseys for "Military Appreciation Weekend." Ontario's Dustin Carlson (1-1-2) stopped 18 shots.

COMMUNITY APPERANCES

WHAT: Thunder Booster Club - Wine Tasting Event

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 25 (6-9 p.m.)

WHERE: Woodbridge Winery (Acampo, Calif.)

Come hang out with Thunder players - the night's celebrity wine pourers - at the annual Wine Tasting Event hosted by the Thunder Booster Club. Admission is $25 and includes refreshments, souvenir wine glass and raffle entry. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Stockton Thunder Foundation and the "Coolest Sport Ever." Registration (advance only) is accepted by visiting Woodbridge Winery or by calling 209-712-6411.

PROMOTIONAL NEWS - UPCOMING HOME GAMES

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 24 vs. Ontario Reign (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 purchasing at www.StocktonThunder.com.

YOUTH PUCK GIVEAWAY (presented by Angelina's Spaghetti House and 97.7/98.3 KWIN)

The first 1,000 kids (ages 12 and under) will receive a collectible Thunder puck!

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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