The Stockton Thunder postponed Friday night’s hockey game against the Fresno Falcons, citing “unfortunate circumstances” in an Instagram post.
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Thunder hockey game scheduled for Friday night against the Fresno Falcons was postponed after a problem with the ice made it unsafe to play, according to a team staff member.
Alan Sanchez, a Thunder staff member, said the game was about to start when the blade on the Zamboni became stuck or broke off while smoothing the ice, leaving a large crack in the surface.
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The team spent about an hour and 10 to 15 minutes trying to repair the damage, Sanchez said. However, the ice could not be made safe in time for the game to proceed.
The Thunder announced the postponement on Instagram Friday, citing “unfortunate circumstances.” The team thanked fans who attended and urged them to drive home safely. Sanchez said the team decided to meet with fans who stayed after the postponement.
The Thunder are scheduled to play the Fresno Falcons on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6:05 p.m. at Selland Arena in Fresno.
The postponement will not affect the Thunder’s next scheduled home game, Sanchez said. Stockton is set to host the Baton Rouge Kingfish on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:11 p.m. at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton. The game will stream on ABC10.
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