stocktonthunder.com - Latest News http://stocktonthunder.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:49:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1335 The ECHL announced on Tuesday it is accepting nominations from fans via email for the ECHL All-Decade Team, honoring players and one coach from the past decade. Up for consideration is Thunder head coach Matt Thomas, one of the winningest coaches of the past decade. (photo by George Steckler) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:33:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1334 Your chance to become personally involved with Thunder Goes Pink and its fight against breast cancer is here with a Nov. 6 morning event - the first Thunder Goes Pink 5K Run/Walk event at Stockton Arena. Registration is now open. Thunder players will be present at the event.  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 08:05:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1276 For as little as under $2 a day, you could join the legion of thousands of loyal hockey fans with Thunder season tickets for the 2010-11 season. Act now for special discounts, while receiving free tickets to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more! (photo by George Steckler) Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:43:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1306 Got what it takes to be a pro hockey player? Now is your chance to prove it - the Thunder are hosting open tryouts Sept. 24-26 in Stockton with spots in training camp up for grabs - read on for more and how to enter. (photo by George Steckler) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:57:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1333 The Thunder continued to add to its offensive arsenal by signing experienced forward Aaron Clarke on Thursday, coming a year after Clarke hit career highs in all scoring categories. A former captain of the Wheeling Nailers, he was a member of the American Conference All-Star team in 2009.  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:09:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1332 The Sharks announced on Thursday the club has signed free agent goaltender Antti Niemi, who had capture a Stanley Cup title with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2009-10. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:21:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1331 Reporter Scott Linesburgh of The Record, who handles the hockey beat of the Central Valley, will take your Thunder questions Thursday at Noon via a live chat at www.Recordnet.com. (photo by George Steckler) Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:28:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1330 Ben Laing was named equipment manager of the Portland Pirates on Wednesday, moving up to the AHL after earning the ECHL Equipment Manager of the Year award in August. In his place, the Thunder named Ben Calkins new head equipment manager, making his transition to the pros after serving SUNY-Plattsburgh.  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1328 Anthony Aiello, who captured Thunder Defenseman of the Year honors as a rookie last season, is returning for his second season in Stockton after signing with the team on Tuesday. The move gives the Thunder six returning players from the Conference Finals team of last year. (photo by George Steckler) Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:10:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1329 The Edmonton Oilers and center Sam Gagner have agreed to terms on a two-year contract. Gagner tallied 41 points in 68 games last season for Edmonton and is entering his fourth season in the NHL as a 21-year old.  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:56:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1327 The Edmonton Oilers enter their 5th season as an affiliate of the Thunder - and their plan to get younger and faster has many brimming with excitement for 2010-11, starting with the selection of #1 overall draftee Taylor Hall. Check out more in NHL.com's 30-for-30 series. (photo by Getty Images) Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:50:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1297 Don't have the budget - or the schedule - to be a part of the most exciting sports and entertainment destination in the Central Valley for every home game? Pick a Thunder mini-plan that's right for you, and still save on the single game ticket price - starting as low as $69 for the whole season! Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:37:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1326 NHL.com takes a look at 30 teams in 30 days and recently profiled a member of the Thunder affiliation family, the San Jose Sharks, and their continued quest for the Stanley Cup in 2010-11. (photo courtesy San Jose Sharks) Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1325 The Thunder completed a trade on Wednesday with the Greenville Road Warriors, acquiring RW Jim McKenzie in exchange for LW Igor Gongalsky. McKenzie brings three years of pro and over 60 games of AHL experience, several with the Binghamton Senators. (photo by JustSports Photography) Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:43:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1324 The Worcester Sharks will open their fifth season in the AHL on October 9 at Bridgeport. The entire AHL schedule was released today.  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:49:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1323 Garet Hunt, recipient of the Thunder Fan Favorite Award in 2009 and 2010, re-signed today with his brother, Trevor, boosting the total to five returning players from the 09-10 season. (photos by Sean Blair, George Steckler) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:07:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1322 Scott Howes, who spent the first two years of his career with the Victoria Salmon Kings and gained notoriety through a highlight reel goal that made it to TSN and ESPN, has signed with the Thunder for the 2010-11 season. (photo by Anne-Marie Sorvin/VSK) Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:26:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1321 63 prospects from the rosters of the Thunder NHL affiliates in the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks, including Jordan Bendfeld and Bryan Pitton, were unveiled today, who will skate in the Vancouver Canucks YoungStars tournament in Penticton from Sept. 12-16. (photos by Sean Blair) Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:22:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1320 Jordan Foreman, who collected 9 goals and over 100 penalty minutes in spot time with Alaska two years ago and began the season in Detroit Red Wings prospect camp, signed with the Thunder on Wednesday. (photo by Greg Martin) Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:43:00 http://stocktonthunder.com/news/latestnews/index.html?article_id=1319 The 2010-11 season is sure to be full of more entertainment and thrills, on and off the ice for all hockey fans of all backgrounds. The Thunder taps into that anticipation with the season's slogan, "Where Will You Be?"