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Thunder radio voice Mike Benton puts a bow on the 2011-12 hockey season – and encourages your feedback on your favorite moment. Do you have one? (photo by Sean Blair)

He’s a face in the crowd at many Thunder games, not too long after signing off at the conclusion of a day’s work on TV. Alan Sanchez sat down for another “5 Questions” installment.

The Stockton Thunder reflected on another story-filled season, thrilling run through the playoffs and a look into next season as they cleaned out their lockers.

The Thunder 2011-12 season came to a close in a 4-1 defeat to the Alaska Aces in game five of the Conference Semifinals at Stockton Arena. (photo by Sean Blair)

The Thunder need to win tonight (7:30 p.m.) in game 5 at Stockton Arena to avoid playoff elimination and look to push the series back to Anchorage. (photo by Sean Blair)

Alaska pulled away from a 2-2 tie late in the 3rd period to put the Thunder in a 3-1 series hole and a 4-2 loss in game 4 at Stockton Arena on Friday. (photo by Sean Blair)

The Thunder aim for a rebound win and series tie tonight (7:30 pm) in game 4 of the Conference Semifinal vs. Alaska at Stockton Arena. (photo by Sean Blair)

Make your plans for Friday (Game 4) and Saturday (Game 5) in two guaranteed home playoff games at 7:30 pm against the Alaska Aces at Stockton Arena. (photo by Sean Blair)