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Vice President of Sales Dave Piecuch receives the 2010-11 ECHL Ticket Executive of the Year Award for the second time in his career. (photo by Sean Blair)

Thunder president Dan Chapman added to a list of team and personal accolades, earning the 2010-11 ECHL Executive of the Year Award. (photo by Sean Blair)

Thunder assistant coach Matt O’Dette isn’t afraid to speak his mind. He’ll be pitching in often at StocktonThunder.com, starting now with his first ever blog entry. (photo by Sean Blair)

The excitement and thrill of Thunder hockey returns for Opening Night on Oct. 14 in a historic game against the Colorado Eagles, part of the 2011-12 schedule released today.

Thunder TV/radio voice Mike Benton ushers us into summer, recapping a wild Stanley Cup Final finish, previewing free agency and a wedding in store. (photo by Sean Blair)

The Thunder announced it 2010-11 season ending roster on Thursday, with free agency season around the corner & 17 players eligible for qualifying offers by July 1. (photo by Sean Blair)

The Thunder announced a 1 year option was exercised and a 2-year extension was signed with head coach Matt Thomas, one of the winningest ECHL coaches in the last decade.

Starting at just $44 a month, become a Thunder Season Ticket Holder for 2011-12, or renew, and enjoy perks you can’t get with buying a ticket the day of the game. (photo by Sean Blair)

Read more on who was among the 19 on the Thunder protected list, starting the roster shaping process for the 2011-12 season. (photo by Sean Blair)