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Feeling it? The Thunder announced its 2012-13 schedule, which opens up in San Francisco on Oct. 3 and wraps up at home vs. Bakersfield on Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. (photo by Sean Blair)

Thunder radio voice Mike Benton unveils the best of the best this season – and you helped out. Read on for more. (photo by Sean Blair)

For as little as $29 per month you get exclusive player access, offers, referral discounts, playoff tickets and more – if you become a 2012-13 Thunder Season Ticket Holder. Are you in?

The Stockton Thunder thanks you – the best fans in the ECHL – for your support in the 2011-12 season. The countdown is on for October 2012! (photo by Sean Blair)

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)