Stockton to Capture Fans Under Ice

The Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders and AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have announced that the Thunder will be putting their fans under the Stockton Arena ice surface as part of their 2014-15 season ticket renewal campaign.

As part of the new “Thunder Loyalty Savings Program,” the team is providing fans the opportunity to commit to their seats for one, two and three year terms, with each term featuring its own unique benefits package.

Season Ticket Holders who select the longest term option will see their names imprinted on the red line, and will receive their name as a keepsake at the conclusion of each season.

“Our fans are as integral to our team as our players,” said Thunder Team President Brian Sandy. “What better way to say ‘thank you’ and recognize our fans than to integrate them into the ice surface?”

Each season, one lucky fan will be selected to have their face photographed and used as the “face off dot” at center ice. Both are believed to be hockey firsts.

“In over 10 years of supplying ECHL Teams with under ice graphics I have to say that this application is a first,” explains AMI Graphics General Manager Ed Miles. “As with many of the teams in the league, yet another innovative request to use our technology to recognize the all-important fan!”

To participate in these unique incentives, fans must renew their season tickets by May 31, when the artwork is slated to go into production.

Learn more about the Thunder Loyalty Savings Program by visiting StocktonThunder.com. For questions, or to order or renew season tickets, call 209-373-1500.

AMI Graphics is the Exclusive Signage Supplier to the ECHL and have worked at an Official Supplier capacity with the league since the 2002-2003 hockey season. In addition, AMI is the Official Signage Supplier to the AHL, the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins and likely the leading supplier of under ice printed graphics in the United States.