Stockton Thunder

Pro hockey team
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team = Stockton Thunder

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city = Stockton, California
league = ECHL
conference = National Conference
division = Pacific Division
founded = 2005
arena = Stockton Arena
colors = Black, Gold, Silver, White
owner = Stockton Hockey Franchise Group, Inc.
coach = Chris Cichocki
GM = Dan Chapmann
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affiliates = Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
name1 = Cincinnati Cyclones
dates1 = 1990 to 1992
name2 = Birmingham Bulls
dates2 = 1992 to 2001
name3 = Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
dates3 = 2001 to 2005
name4 = Stockton Thunder
dates4 = 2005 to present
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kelly_cups = 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.

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, two alumni have played in the NHL as of February 2008.

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

References

External links

* [http://www.stocktonthunder.com Stockton Thunder official site]