| Stockton Thunder | |
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| City: | Stockton, California |
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| League: | ECHL |
| Conference: | National Conference |
| Division: | Pacific Division |
| Founded: | 2005 |
| Home Arena: | Stockton Arena |
| Colors: | Black, Gold, Silver, White
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| Owner(s): | Stockton Hockey Franchise Group, Inc. |
| General Manager: | Dan Chapmann |
| Head Coach: | Matt Thomas |
| Affiliates: | Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Springfield Falcons (AHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1990 to 1992: | Cincinnati Cyclones |
| 1992 to 2001: | Birmingham Bulls |
| 2001 to 2005: | Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies |
| 2005 to present: | Stockton Thunder |
The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began play in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice. Stockton is an affiliate team of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.
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History
The Thunder relocated from Atlantic City, originally known as the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies. Prior to that, the franchise was known as the Birmingham Bulls, and originated in 1990 as the Cincinnati Cyclones.
Since relocating to Stockton, three alumni have played in the NHL as of January 2009.
Stockton hosted to the "2008 ECHL All-Star Game" in January 2008. Three Stockton Thunder players were chosen to represent their team in the game; Ryan MacMurchy, Brad Farynuk, and Andy Contois.
Roster
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| Title | Staff Member | |||||
| President | Dan Chapman | |||||
| Head Coach | Matt Thomas | |||||
| Trainer | Kevin Anderson | |||||
| Equipment Manager | Mark Burgess | |||||
As of January 2, 2009. Numbers taken from ECHL website. 1
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| # | Player | Catches | Date of birth | Place of birth | |
| 28 |  |
Glenn Fisher | L | April 25, 1983 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| 31 | |
Bryan Pitton | L | January 26, 1988 | Mississauga, Ontario , Canada |
| 35 | |
Andrew Perugini | L | January 26, 1988 | King City, Ontario , Canada |
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| # | Player | Shoots | Date of birth | Place of birth | |
| 0 | |
Jordan Bendfeld | R | February 9, 1988 | Leduc, Alberta, Canada |
| 2 | |
Matt O'Dette | R | November 9, 1975 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 4 |  |
Milan Maslonka | L | November 1, 1986 | Zvolen, Slovakia |
| 5 |  |
Robbie Bina | R | January 3, 1983 | Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA |
| 6 | |
Kenny MacAulay | L | April 29, 1984 | Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| 20 | |
Cleve Kinley | L | January 13, 1984 | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
| 22 | |
Ryan Constant | L | May 1, 1985 | Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba |
| 23 | |
Daryl Marcoux | R | November 23, 1983 | Slave lake, Alberta, Canada |
| 55 | |
Mark Adamek | R | May 2, 1982 | Hollister, California, USA |
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| # | Player | Position | Shoots | Date of birth | Place of birth | |
| 8 | |
Justin Chwedoruk | RW | R | July 14, 1984 | St. Albert, Alberta, Canada |
| 9 | |
Mike Lalonde | LW | L | December 1, 1980 | Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada |
| 10 | |
Cory Urquhart | C | L | October 1, 1984 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| 15 | |
Damian Surma | C | L | January 22, 1981 | Lincoln Park, Michigan |
| 16 | |
David Rolfs | RW | R | June 4, 1984 | Northville, Michigan, USA |
| 18 | |
Judd Blackwater | C | L | June 22, 1987 | Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada |
| 19 | |
Ryan MacMurchy | RW | R | March 27, 1983 | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| 24 | |
Garet Hunt | LW | L | October 14, 1987 | Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada |
| 25 |  |
Igor Gongalsky | LW | L | November 5, 1986 | Kiev, Ukraine |
| 26 | |
Ryan Huddy | C | L | August 28, 1983 | Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada |
| 27 | |
James Bates | RW | R | January 21, 1985 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 28 | |
Toby Lafrance | C | R | June 17, 1987 | Granby, Quebec, Canada |
| 61 | |
Jeff Kryzakos | C | R | February 6, 1985 | Mississauga, Ontario , Canada |
References
External links
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| American Conference | North | Cincinnati Cyclones · Dayton Bombers · Elmira Jackals · Johnstown Chiefs · Reading Royals · Trenton Devils · Wheeling Nailers |
| South | Augusta Lynx (defunct) · Charlotte Checkers · Florida Everblades · Gwinnett Gladiators · Mississippi Sea Wolves · South Carolina Stingrays | |
| National Conference |
Pacific | Bakersfield Condors · Fresno Falcons (defunct) · Las Vegas Wranglers · Ontario Reign · Stockton Thunder |
| West | Alaska Aces · Idaho Steelheads · Phoenix Roadrunners · Utah Grizzlies · Victoria Salmon Kings | |
| Future teams | Toledo Walleye | |
| Related articles: List of ECHL seasons · Kelly Cup · Brabham Cup · All-Star Game · Awards · Timeline · Defunct teams · Hall of Fame · Arenas · Other Professional Hockey leagues | ||
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