Tim O'Connell(D)

THE FANS OF STOCKTON:
"I think for the most part, the fan base is big reason as to why I came back. Whenever you come out of this home locker room and you're encountered with 10,000 fans cheering you on, it's a great feeling. The fun and excitement you get in playing in this building is unbelievable."

PERKS OF LIVING IN STOCKTON:
"The respect you get in the community (is one of the big perks). You walk into a grocery store, restaurant, or other places and people recognize you and say hi. Situations like that really make you feel welcome in this community."



 


 


Devan Dubnyk (G)

ON PLAYING IN FRONT OF THUNDER FANS:
"Certainly it was overwhelming being there - a whole lot more than I ever expected. A treat to be there - there was excitement in the city from day one, and the fans followed through with it until the last game of the season. So it was an absolute treat playing there."

THOUGHTS ON STOCKTON ARENA:
"It's brand new, it's great. It's first class, the fans treat you great - and it looks fantastic on the outside. It's the loudest I've played in - it gave me a boost each home game and I'm certain it'll continue to grow from there."






 
 

Mike Lalonde (LW)

EXPERIENCE OF PLAYING, LIVING IN STOCKTON:
"Speaking in terms of the organization and playing, you come to the rink everyday with a smile - not just for the environment you're in with the players but also for the support behind you. The whole experience of being a Thunder player is great. You can't ask for anything better."

"You have a great following, and people live and die by you. To sum it up, the support is terrific. The organization makes it a pleasant experience for you to come to work for morning skate and during game night."

 








 

 

Mark Adamek (D)

IMPRESSION ON FANS:
"Without a doubt, they're the most hockey crazy and passionate fans I've ever played in front of. They're totally die-hard, supportive through the ups and downs and they always seem happy to be loud and supportive for us. Stockton is a hockey town - I don't consider it anything else."

EXPERIENCES WITH THE ORGANIZATION:
"It's first-class, up and down, from top to bottom. Equipment is always there for me; the whole front office staff, including the hockey operations department, is all about making the players feel comfortable so they can do their job."




 

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