Category Archives: Stockton Thunder

Coverage of the Stockton Thunder hockey team, which plays at Stockton Arena and is a member of the East Coast Hockey League.

Cool Canadian customer

By Bob Highfill | Published: February 22, 2010 | 0 Comments
Brad Rowbotham was introduced as owner-in-waiting by the Thunder on Monday. The Canadian oil man won’t have to wait long, probably three to six weeks while the league and city approve the deal. The 41-year-old replaces Michael Reinsdorf, who brought the team to Stockton in 2005. Reinsdorf’s biggest contribution to the franchise was being smart enough [...]
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Going into Season 5, Thunder has reason to be optimistic

By Scott Linesburgh | Published: October 16, 2009 | Comments closed
The Thunder face off against the Idaho Steelheads tonight in the season opener in Boise, Idaho, and as always at this time of year, fans are wondering what kind of team this will be. The answer is that Stockton should be pretty darn good, based on the opening-day roster. And we all know the roster will [...]
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Fun day at the Fan Fest

By Scott Linesburgh | Published: October 11, 2009 | Comments closed
The Thunder’s annual Fan Fest is a rare chance for the team’s supporters to see the players up close and personal. And one of the most enjoyable parts is the question and answer sessions, which the players seemingly really enjoy. One young lady asked the players what their favorite prank was. There were several good ones, [...]
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Thunder’s preseason debut a mixed bag

By Scott Linesburgh | Published: October 8, 2009 | Comments closed
The result doesn’t matter much, but here it is: Bakersfield 3, Thunder 1 on Thursday in an exhibition game at Stockton Area. But many of Stockton’s top offensive players were sitting in the stands watching while coach Matt Thomas took a look at players on the bubble who are trying to make the team. Clearly, two potential [...]
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Thunder players skate in NHL rookie games

By Scott Linesburgh | Published: September 11, 2009 | Comments closed
Three players who have worn the Thunder uniform participated in NHL rookie games on Thursday, but not for the same teams. Forward James Bates and goaltender Bryan Pitton played for the Edmonton Oilers, the Tnunder’s parent club, against the Vancouver Canucks. Bates had an assist in a 6-3 Oilers win. Forward Igor Gongalsky is in camp with [...]
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