Archive for June, 2012

Turning the page…

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Post-Playoffs and Finals in the Thunder business offices. A small bit of unwinding, but mostly moving on to planning and organizing.

We had a meeting yesterday to discuss Thunder Girls auditions, which begin on Saturday, July 28 and conclude with the finals on August 2 at Riverwind Casino.

Interested or know someone who is?  Thunder Girls prep class info is here.

At the Thunder, we are constantly looking for ways to improve everything we do. That’s how we spend our summers!

-Dan Mahoney

 

Down But Not Out

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Thunder had its regular game day shootaround at the American Airlines Center in Miami this morning. Coach Brooks says Thunder is down but not out, saying it’s not impossible and his players are up to it.

Quick soundbites from Russell Westbrook and Coach Brooks are on our YouTube Channel, with more video coming later today to THUNDER.NBA.COM.

Also, here are some photos from today’s shootaround.

 

-Dan Mahoney

Game Day Tuesday

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

Game 4, Thunder vs Heat in the NBA Finals is tonight, 8 p.m. on ABC and Thunder Radio. Thunder cameras were there at today’s gameday shootaround. Here’s a sample. You can find complete coverage all day from Brian Davis, Grant Long, Matt Pinto, Kelly Crull and Nick Gallo at THUNDER.NBA.COM

 

-Dan Mahoney

Thunder Monday Practice

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Looking to even the NBA Finals series Tuesday night, the Thunder took to the floor of the American Airlines Arena Monday afternoon for practice and media sessions. Full coverage is at THUNDER.NBA.COM. Here’s a sampling of photos.

 

-Dan Mahoney

Thunder Fan Pix: The Latest

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Latest collection of Thunder Fan Pix from Twitter and Instagram.  Post yours and tag them #thunderfanpix.

 

-Dan Mahoney

Game 2 coming up….

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

Chesapeake Arena prepares for Game 2. Some sights along the way as tipoff approaches. ESPN, Players on the floor, entertainment rehearsals, Sara Evans soundcheck for national anthem and more.

-Dan Mahoney

More Thunder UPload

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

Creativity and loyal support of our team is what it’s all about (plus a beard or two). Post your pics to Twitter or Instagram with tag #thunderfanpix.

-Dan Mahoney

Shopping Trip

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

Official Thunder Shop gear is hot and now there are a couple of new ways to load up and Thunder UP! All Oklahoma MidFirst Bank locations have official Finals shirts for sale in their lobbies. We’re also rolling out the new Mobile ThunderShop which will make stops in communities across the state.

Here is the current schedule for the Mobile ThunderShop. Keep checking here for updates and additions. It’s already rolled  through Oklahoma City, Edmond, Stillwater, Alva, Ada, Ardmore, and Enid.

Thursday, June 21  Ada, Norman, Mustang, Yukon

Noon-Ada   Chickasaw Nation Travel Stop & Lazer Zone – 14601 CR 3544

4 p.m.-Norman Homeland: 2600 W Robinson

6:30-8:30 p.m. Yukon Louies: 1600 Garth Brooks Boulevard

9 p.m. Mustang   Tony’s Island Grill: 305 East State Highway 152

Remember, the Chesapeake Energy Arena ThunderShop is open 9-6 Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon-4 during the Playoffs. And, of course, there is always NBATHUNDERSHOP.COM.

Here are some photos of the Mobile ThunderShop at Eskimo Joes in Stillwater last week.

 

-Dan Mahoney

 

Thunder Fan Pix!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

We are asking Thunder fans to send us their photos as Game 1 of the NBA Finals is upon us. Here is a new collection. Send yours via Twitter or Instagram with tag #thunderfanpix.  Thanks and Thunder UP!

-Dan Mahoney

Across the Universe….

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

The NBA Finals is one of the biggest, most covered sporting events in the world. We expect some 500 media members in Oklahoma City this week, including a large contingent of international media. The Finals games will be seen by millions in more than 200 countries in approximately 45 languages. How’s that for exposure for our team, fans, city and state?

-Dan Mahoney