StocktonThunder

The Thunder closed out the 2011 calendar year with a 4-3 shootout win against Ontario before 6,044 fans at Stockton Arena in a special New Year’s Eve extravaganza. (photo by Sean Blair)

The Thunder puts a six game winless skid in the crosshairs tonight (7:30 p.m.) in a game against divisional rival Ontario, followed by a New Year’s Eve fireworks show. (photo by Sean Blair)

Come and be treated to a spectacular fireworks show to cap off a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza game on Dec. 31 vs. Ontario at 7:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena.

In position all night for the win with Dallas Braden on hand, the Thunder were upended, 4-3 in a shootout by Ontario on Friday at Stockton Arena. (photo by Sean Blair)

The Thunder hosts the Ontario Reign beginning tonight (7:30 p.m.) for a two game series, welcoming a special guest who will be signing autographs. (photo by Sean Blair)

Stockton native and Oakland A’s pitcher Dallas Braden will be at Stockton Arena on 12/30, for a 7:30 p.m. game against Ontario. For $15, you get a ticket and special autographed memento.

Ryan Martindale factored in the Thunder scoring, but a tie after two periods wouldn’t hold up in a 5-2 loss at Las Vegas late in a rare “midnight game.”