Thunder Preview: November 13th

Attack the Yack: The Stockton Thunder continue a five game road trip Friday the 13th, visiting the Motor City Rockers at Yack Arena in a 4:30 p.m. PST game

Records: Thunder 3-2-2; 8 points; Fourth in Frontier Division

                 Motor City 4-3-1; 9 points Fourth in Great Lakes Division

Season Series: This is the first meeting of the season, and first meeting ever between these two teams. The Thunder return to Motor City March 12 and 13. Motor City does not visit Stockton this season.

Comings And Goings: The Thunder have made some roster adjustments. Following Wednesday's 4-2 victory at Oceanside the Federal Prospects Hockey League issued a four game suspension to left wing Ilnur Madiarov (eligible to return Nov. 25) and a two game suspension to goaltender William Augustine (eligible to return Nov. 20). Stockton has placed forwards Payton Jones and Bowie Slarks on injured reserve. The Thunder released goaltender Chad Purdy, and defenseman Jonathan Wood. Stockton has added twin forwards Jordyn and Tristan Mughal. Goaltender Bailey Stephens has also joined the team.

Not Too Familiar With Surroundings: While this is the first time the Thunder has visited Yack Arena, it's not that more familiar to this season's Rockers' squad. Although this is the ninth game of the season, for Motor City, it is only the second home game. Of Motor City's first 15 games, only three are at home, while 12 are on the road.

Next Up: The Thunder stay in Michigan for a Saturday match up at Port Huron. The game with the Prowlers is a 3 p.m. PST face-off. All Thunder games available on Sports Radio AM 970 and on YouTube @stocktonhockey

Watch Here: Several business are inviting fans to visit them this weekend to catch the Thunder action. Fans can gather with friends at Mission Pizza on Pershing, Caps. Pizza on Pacific, and Michael's Pizza on Alpine to watch both games this weekend.