Where is lance monych and the other members from the thunder that were on last years team now playing?

Joey
Elk Grove, Ca

Thanks for your question - like a lot of ECHL teams, the Thunder experienced a noticeable changeover after last season. Some players moved on to Europe, some moved up to the AHL, and others simply hung up their skates. Here's a sample of who is where:

• Lance Monych, RW (Europe - Tilburg Trappers - Netherlands League)
• Brandon Schwartz, C (Retired)
• Phil Cole, D (Retired)
• Jonas Almtorp, C (Europe - Lulea HF - Swedish Elite League)
• Jacob Micflikier, F (AHL - Rochester Americans)
• Ryan O'Marra, C (AHL - Springfield Falcons)
• Brad Farynuk, D (ECHL - South Carolina Stingrays)
   
  
  

   

  Mike Benton
  Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations
   

   

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  "How soon will a promotion schedule will be released? I'm considering a mini-plan, but I want to see all the promotions before I make up my mind on whether buy a mini-plan or just wait for individual tickets (depending on promotions). Thanks."
  
  Javier
  Modesto, Ca
  
  

  Our full schedule of promotions is likely to be released within the next few weeks.  We appreciate your enthusiasm and are working hard to finalize our dates and giveaways.
  
  
  Marlena Aranda
  Director of Marketing
   

   

  
  "Do the Thunder have any plans of having an alternate 3rd jersey next year?"
  
  Joey
  Elk Grove, Ca
  
  

  We definitly will be looking to add an official "Third" jersey to the mix in the coming years but unfortunately it will not be this season.  However, with the success of Thunder Goes Pink, the pink specialty jerseys have already become a third jersey of sorts for the Thunder that we are quite proud of
  
  Bryan Boyes
  Merchindise Manager
  
  
  
  

  "Now that the Springfield Falcons have aquired Kelly Czuy, and Las Vegas still has him listed as a protected player, is there any chance we might see him in a Thunder uniform this season??? What do you know?"
  
  Carla
  Stockton, Ca
  
  

  Unfortunately, no, unless the Thunder (in theory) would swing a trade with Las Vegas to acquire his ECHL rights. It's a unique situation since Las Vegas protected his ECHL rights after he played last season under an ECHL contract.
  
  
  Mike Benton
  Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster/ Manager of Media Relations
  
  
  

  "Is Adam Huxley coming back to play this year?"
  
  Emily
  Lodi, Ca
  
  

  Emily,
  
  We've been getting a lot of these requests lately - no surprise that Adam remains one of the most popular players in Thunder history based on his toughness! To best answer it, Adam most likely will get a solid look in Edmonton or Springfield training camp this year for another shot to move up the NHL ladder. Whether he returns in a Thunder uniform or not is based on available roster spots for him at a higher level, since the Thunder own his ECHL contract rights. His toughness is always a welcome addition to the club but we're always rooting for players to take a step closer to achieving their dream of playing in the NHL!
  
  
  Mike Benton
  Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster/ Manager of Media Relations
   

  July 17th, 2008

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  "Is there going to be a "thunder go's pink" weekend this year? If so when"
  
  Don
  Stockton, CA
  
  

  Our "Thunder Goes Pink III -" event to raise money and awareness for local breast cancer education, treatment and prevention will be held on November 7 & 8 . 
  
  Expect great giveaways, moving tributes, pink ice, pink jerseys and more.  Be a part of this event by becoming a sponsor (various levels available) or purchasing group tickets!  Call 209-373-1500 for more information on how you can become involved with this special Thunder event.
  
  More details on the festivities will be coming soon to www.stocktonthunder.com. 
  
  Hope to see you there!
  
  Marlena Aranda
  Director of Marketing
   

  July 2nd, 2008

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  "We will be going to one of the games and taking are childrent they are 5 and 2 years of age. What snacks are allowed for us to take for the kids. Can we bring water bottles? backpacks? blankets? what is not allowed in the arena?"
  
  Rosario
  Stockton, CA
  
  

  In accordance to Stockton Arena policies, no outside food and beverage are allowed into the Arena (that includes water bottles) but backpacks and blankets are allowed in.
  
  The Following items are PROHIBITED inside the Arena:

  • Bottles or cans
  • Food coolers
  • Outside food/beverages (baby food permitted)
  • Frisbees and Beach balls
  • Laser Pointers
  • Any noise making devices
  • Fireworks
  • Illegal drugs and alcohol
  • Audio/Video Recording devices
  • Weapons and dangerous devices of any type
  • Strollers

  
  Also remember that any other item deemed unacceptable by Stockton Arena and all Items brought into Arena are subject to inspection.
  
  For more information on Stockton Arena policies please visit www.stocktonarena.com or call (209) 373-1400.
  
  Thank you for your question,
  
  Marlena Aranda
  Director of Marketing
   

  "On EuroHockey.net, I noticed Brian Lee is a confirmed "transfer" to the Briancon Alpes Provence Hockey Club in France. Since he was on our protected list, can someone from the Thunder confirm this?"
  
  Jimmi Lovett
  Lathrop, CA
  
  

  The Thunder organization has received confirmation that Brian Lee is going overseas for the 2008-09 season, but he was issued a qualifying offer in order to retain his ECHL rights for this next season. Like any other player who goes overseas,  Brian has a right to back out of his contract and return to North America in the same season. If he does that, the Thunder will still have the first right-of-refusal if it's best fit to sign him to another contract. Thanks for your question!
  
  
  Mike Benton
  Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster/ Manager of Media Relations
  

  "Which of the Edmonton Oilers draft picks, if any will be playing in Stockton? This year or how many years down the road?"
  
  Chris Roso
  Modesto, CA
  
  

  NHL teams typically don't determine where prospects will wind up until the end of September. It's almost impossible to project past a year in advance as to where a prospect will be playing, becuase if a player has developed rapidly in a calendar year (Oilers super-rookie Andrew Cogliano is an example) before he is eligible to turn pro, then the NHL club may find him ready for action in the big leagues. Other big-ticket prospects like Devan Dubnyk, Ryan O'Marra, etc. may need at least a year of seasoning in the minor leagues before they are ready in the NHL and that's where the Thunder or Springfield comes into play. Also, players that are signed by NHL teams to AHL contracts (Brad Farynuk, Jacob Micflikier, for instance) are likely to show up in Stockton and AHL teams are already hard at work, locking up those players.
  
  There's no direct number the Oilers have determined of how many prospects will play in Stockton next season, but there hasn't been any indication the number will be drastically different from the average of 5-7 prospects that have graced the Thunder roster in the past. Stay tuned to the Thunder website to see who's coming!
  
  
  Mike Benton
  Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster/ Manager of Media Relations
  
  

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