Wild Rally Caps Weekend

Published on November 28, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


2011-12 THUNDER OVERALL RECORD: 8-6-3, 19 points (T-2, Pacific - T-4, Western Conference)

LAST WEEK: 1-2-0

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT: (all times PT)

vs. Ontario Reign

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

ROAD: Wednesday (7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (5:00 p.m.)

Radio: 1280 AM KWSX/ StocktonThunder.com

The Stockton Thunder battles the Ontario Reign for three games during the week at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Wednesday and Sunday and at Stockton Arena on Friday. The Thunder is 2-2-1 this season against the Reign and in the last meeting the Thunder defeated Ontario 3-1 at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 19. Through 35 regular season games in the all-time series, the Thunder is 20-11-4 against Ontario. The Thunder is 7-2-2 in the last 11 visits to Ontario dating back to 2009-10.

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.

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

(subject to change, all times PT)

Tuesday, NOV. 29

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

Travel to Ontario, Calif. after practice

Wednesday, NOV. 30

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

7:00 p.m. - GAME at ONTARIO

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Travel back to Stockton, Calif. after game

Thursday, DEC. 1

4:00 p.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena

Friday, DEC. 2

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

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

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

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Saturday, DEC. 3

1:45 p.m. - Practice at Stockton Arena (***tentative***)

Travel to Ontario, Calif. after practice

Sunday, DEC. 4

No morning skate

5:00 p.m. - GAME at ONTARIO

1280 KWSX/StocktonThunder.com

Monday, DEC. 5

Travel day to Las Vegas

3:00 p.m. - Practice at Orleans Arena

PROMOTIONAL NEWS

Friday, Dec. 2 vs. Ontario Reign, 7:30 p.m.

JASON MORGAN BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY (presented by MetroPCS and 97.7/98/3 KWIN)

- The first 1,000 fans (18 and over) through the turnstiles will receive a limited edition Jason Morgan bobblehead - a rare collector's item you don't want to miss.

Saturday, Dec. 10 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7:30 p.m.

THUNDER FLEECE BLANKET GIVEAWAY (presented by Stockton Police Officers, KHOP 95.1, Angelina's Spaghetti House and The Record)

- The first 2,000 fans (18 and over) through the turnstiles will receive a limited edition Thunder fleece blanket - perfect for those chilly winter nights.

Sunday, Dec. 11 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7:00 p.m.

FAMILY DAY (presented by Sutter Gould Medical Foundation)

- Fans can pick up four tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks for the game, for just $34. Buy online at StocktonThunder.com, select "Thunder Pride Pack" and receive a free Thunder hat!

COMMUNITY UPDATE

FAN ATTIC SEASON TICKET HOLDER ITEM OF THE WEEK

Get your jersey customized

Thunder Season Ticket Holders can take advantage of the new offer for the Item of the Week of 2011-12 and take advantage of jersey customization for $30 off. This offer lasts through Friday's home game against Ontario and is available in person at the Stockton Arena Fan Attic. The Fan Attic is also open for holiday hours from Noon 5-p.m., each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until Dec. 24.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

STK 3 - LV 2 (11/26/11): Bretton Cameron capped a two goal effort and third period rally on a game winning goal with 10.9 seconds left in regulation, lifting the Stockton Thunder (8-6-3, 19 points) to an epic 3-2 comeback victory over the Las Vegas Wranglers before 5,572 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday. The Thunder scored a trio of goals in the final 3:05 of regulation and combined with Las Vegas for three goals in the final 62 seconds of regulation which featured a pair of lead changes. Cameron's game winning goal came when he buried a wrist shot over Joe Fallon off the rush. Ryan Martindale gave the Thunder a 2-1 lead with 1:02 left in regulation. The comeback gave goaltender Thomas Heemskerk the win with 28 saves in net.

LV 3 - STK 2 (11/25/11): Joe Fallon came through with 37 saves and Eric Lampe scored the eventual game winning goal to help the Las Vegas Wranglers escape and send the Stockton Thunder (7-6-3, 17 points) to a 3-2 defeat before 5,193 fans at Stockton Arena on Friday. Garet Hunt and Nathan Deck recorded both Thunder goals, helping boost a late comeback rally that led to a goal mouth scramble in the final seconds - ultimately stopped by Fallon and the Las Vegas defense. Mike Hoffman and Rob Smith added the first two goals for the Wranglers.

AK 4 - STK 1 (11/23/11): Goaltender Adam Courchaine made 41 saves and Wes Goldie recorded a goal and an assist, helping the Alaska Aces defeat the Stockton Thunder (7-5-3, 17 points), 4-1 at Stockton Arena on Wednesday. The Thunder, returning from a six game road trip, lost their first game at home in regulation since Opening Night on October 14 and fired a season high 42 shots on goal. Kevin Baker had the only Thunder goal in the second period and goaltender Thomas Heemskerk made 30 stops.

2011-12 TEAM LEADERS:

Points - Kevin Baker, Gabriel Levesque (12)

Goals - Kevin Baker (7)

Assists - Gabriel Levesque (7)

Plus/Minus - Matt Foy, Cameron Brodie (+4)

Penalty Minutes - Cameron Abney (69)

UPCOMING MILESTONES:

- Matt Thomas is 21 wins away from 300 in his professional coaching career

- Matt Foy is 8 assists away from 100 in his professional career

- Jordan Foreman is 5 games away from 100 in his ECHL career

TEAM NOTES

- Nathan Deck collected his first multi point game of his career on Saturday vs. Las Vegas

- Olivier Roy is fifth among ECHL rookie goaltenders with a 2.42 goals against average

- Olivier Roy is fifth among ECHL goaltenders with a .921 save percentage

- Stockton leads the ECHL in attendance with an average of 6,241 fans

- Stockton is 5-3-2 on the road

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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