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Bob Highfill
Bob Highfill has worked in The Record's sports department since 1990. He has covered a variety of sports, including high schools, Pacific and professional sports. In 2006, he was named sports editor. Bob is a graduate of Lincoln High and the ... Read FullJason Anderson
Jason Anderson is an award-winning sportswriter whose work has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, Associated Press News Executives Council, California Newspaper Publisher’s Association and other organizations. Anderson came to ... Read FullStephen Roberson
1995 Sacramento State graduate with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Worked for the Oakdale Leader from 1996 to 1997, then spent 10 years with ANG Newspapers as the local sports editor for the San Joaquin Herald (formerly the Tri-Valley Herald's ... Read FullCategories
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Thunder forward continues to reel in Salmon Kings
Colin Hemingway loves to play the Victoria Salmon Kings, and he’ll get another chance at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Stockton Arena.
Hemingway had a goal and two assists in Stockton’s win on Wednesday, which continued his trend of giving Victoria problems. Hemingway has 31 points in 24 career regular season against against the Salmon Kings, and [...]
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First thoughts on the new Thunder owner
Brad Rowbotham is a hockey fan who now owns a team.
It’s a dream come true for him, and at first glance, a good move for the Thunder and its fans.
His enthusiasm is tempered with good business sense. He mentioned that he is a very competitive person, but understands the realities of minor league hockey and [...]
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Plunger promo aimed at Thunder
You can’t say the Bakersfield Condors don’t have an original sense of humor when it comes to their promotions.
On Saturday, the team will give away 2,000 plungers to its fans with a Thunder logo inside the cup. Not exactly subtle, but pretty funny. And the Condors have a history of bathroom humor, having given away [...]
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A glimpse of the Thunder’s world away from the ice
The Record is running a project on Sunday called “Thunder All Access,” which takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the team prepares for games, and what happens on the bench during the contest and in the locker room between periods.
The thing that struck me most about the players were how calm and serene they were [...]
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A quick weather report
It was cloudy and in the high 30s in Okalhoma City, Okla. on Thursday.
I bring this up because the Edmonton Oilers, the Thunder’s NHL parent franchise, is planning to move its America Hockey League affiliation to Oklahoma City next season. And if it was there now, the Thunder would actually be getting the three players [...]
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The great shootout should not have happened
The Thunder lost a thrilling 16-round shootout to the Victoria Salmon Kings on Saturday night, the longest shootout in Stockton’s history.
After further review, the game never shold have extended past overtime.The Salmon Kings were not credited with a goal they scored in overtime.I originally thought there wasn’t a goal from the angle I had (behind [...]
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My favorite Teddy Bear Toss story
We’re a few hours away from the start of the Thunder’s game against the Victoria Salmon Kings at Stockton Arena, which features the annual Teddy Bear Toss for charity.
The idea is to throw the stuffed animals after the Thunder’s first goal. But a few years ago things almost went terribly wrong.
Kirk Goodman, Stockton’s director of [...]
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Thoughts after another Thunder blowout
The Thunder has looked great the past two games, and the Victoria Salmon Kings clearly haven’t played well.
And that’s how you get a blow out.
The Thunder thumped the Salmon Kings 7-1 on Friday, following up its 7-3 win on Wednesday. The surprise is not that Stockton could win, but that its hasn’t been that competitive. [...]
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Aggressive play helps Thunder get over .500
There’s no secret as to why the Thunder beat Alaska on Saturday.
Stockton kept going to the net, attacking Alaska goalie Frank Doyle consistently, especially in the first period. The result was a 4-2 win and a 17-16-6 record.
Stockton coach Matt Thomas also saw other things he’s got to be happy about: Igor Gongalsky scoring twice [...]
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Perugini moves up, Sorochan takes over as starting goalie