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af2 begins looking toward 10th anniversary season with special fan logo contest
af2 Press Release

The arenafootball2 (af2) league has officially begun preparations for its 10th anniversary season with a special logo design contest open to all af2 fans across the country and beyond, it was announced today by the League. The contest officially begins today (Monday, October 6) and ends on Friday, October 24. The af2 will only accept high resolution, full-color entries

af2TV & NiFTyTV Announce "Online Viewers of the Year"
Market Wire (press release)

The arenafootball2 league (af2) and Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) are pleased to announce that Larry West (Louisville, Ky.) and Mica Davis (Tigard, Ore.) have been named the "Online Viewers of the Year."

Carlson to return as coach
Stockton Record

Chad Carlson began to turn around the Stockton Lightning in the second half of last season. Now he's get a chance to finish the job.

Fever looks to avoid last place
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald

Tonight will be a good indication how much pride they have and how motivated they are to end a five-game losing streak.



Shock stay on top in week 17 Coaches Poll
af2 Press Release

The Spokane Shock have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 17 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today.

Finale is for the fans
Stockton Record

The Lightning (4-11) is coming off a 65-47 home loss to Spokane, but interim coach Chad Carlson said his team will focus on ending the season on a positive note against Tri-Cities (4-9) at 7:05 p.m. Saturday on Fan Appreciation Night at Stockton Arena.

Manteca grad scoring with Stockton squad
Modesto Bee

The touchdown Troy McBroom scored Saturday night didn't alter the game's outcome, nor did it overly thrill hometown fans.

Shock 65, Lightning 47: Jackson scores in losing effort to Spokane
Stockton Record

Ruben Jackson tucked the football under his arm and skipped along the sideline following a first-quarter touchdown reception, eyes searching the crowd for a group of about 30 friends and family members.



Spokane 65 - Stockton 47
Stockton Lightning Press Release

The Spokane Shock used a 21-6 run through the span of the final three quarters to snap the Stockton Lightning (4-11) two-game winning streak, sending the Lightning to a 65-47 defeat before a crowd of 4,919 at Stockton Arena on Saturday, in Week 16 of arenafootball2 play.

Shock remain perfect on the road
Spokane Shock Press Release

It’s been said that there’s no place like home, but the Spokane Shock are also comfortable on the road as they defeated the Stockton Lightning 65-47 Saturday night. With the win tonight, the Shock became just the fourth team in league history to have a perfect road record at 8-0.

Local receiver Newson returns, Lineman added
Stockton Lightning Press Release

The Stockton Lightning of the arenafootball2 league announced WR/DB James Newson and OL/DL Lance Brown have been assigned by the af2 league office.

Shock remain on top in week 16 coaches poll
af2 Press Release

The Spokane Shock have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 16 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today.



Looking forward after win
Stockton Record

His players have heeded the message. Saturday's last-second 50-48 win at Central Valley was especially pleasing for Carlson, because it was the franchise's first win in Fresno.

Lightning activate Holmes, Welcher
Stockton Lightning Press Release

The Stockton Lightning of the arenafootball2 league announced rookie OL/DL Will Welcher has been assigned by the af2 league office and DB Domingo Holmes has been activated off the injured reserve list.

Team hopes to build on win
Stockton Record

It's a little late in the season for one victory to cure all that has ailed the Stockton Lightning this season, but last week's win was a nice start.

Lightning assigned big lineman Eddy
Stockton Lightning Press Release

Eddy makes Stockton his second af2 team this season after beginning the year with the Boise Burn, spending time on the roster but garnering no official game experience. The 6-foot-6 lineman split his college football career between the University of Utah (NCAA) and University of Texas-El Paso (NCAA).

Stockton coaches Cichocki, Carlson riding in Independence Day parade
Stockton Lightning Press Release

Stockton Thunder head coach Chris Cichocki is scheduled to participate and join Chad Carlson, Interim Head Coach of the arenafootball2 league’s Stockton Lightning in the Stockton Independence Day Parade presented by The Coalition of Stockton Veterans Organizations, taking place in Downtown Stockton on July 4.

Shock resume top spot in week 15 coaches poll
af2 Press Release

The Spokane Shock have moved back into the No. 1 spot in the Week 15 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today.

New and renewing season ticket holder party is sunday
Stockton Lightning Press Release

The Stockton Lightning of the arenafootball2 league are proud to announce the 2008 annual Season Ticket Holder Party, held this Sunday from Noon - 1:30 p.m. at Stockton Arena.

Stockton 47 - Tennessee Valley 41 (OT)
Stockton Lightning Press Release

Stockton Lightning WR Troy McBroom, in his arenafootball2 rookie debut, hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Andy Collins with 6:19 left in overtime to lift the Lightning (3-10) to a 47-41 overtime victory over the Tennessee Valley Vipers at the Von Braun Center on Friday, in Week 14 of arenafootball2 play.

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At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  5-11 2-6 3-5
Last Game Sat Jul 19
  Win TRI 66-40
Next Game None scheduled
       
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
Jun 21   Boise L 51-55
Jun 27 @ Tennessee Valley W 47-41
Jul 5 @ Central Valley W 50-48
Jul 12   Spokane L 47-65
Jul 19   Tri-Cities W 66-40
Complete Schedule
Standings
Western Division W L PF PA
Spokane15 1 948 715
Central Valley10 6 882 777
Boise8 8 808 732
Stockton5 11 604 824
Tri-Cities4 12 688 876
Complete Standings
Team Links
Official Site
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Media Sites
Stockton Record