Stealing Our "Thunder"?

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(Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder, the Double A affiliate of theNew York Yankees, have announced a special promotion designed to"ease the pain" for fans of the NBA's Seattle Supersonics, who willmove to Oklahoma City for the upcoming season. According toOklahoma City media outlet, KOCO-TV, the city's relocated NBA teamwill be named the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2008-09 season.
The Trenton Thunder are now offering a complimentary ticket to anySeattle Supersonic fan. To receive a free ticket, fans must stop bythe box office at Waterfront Park and be wearing their SeattleSupersonic hat, jersey, t-shirt or other merchandise. Each Seattlefan will receive one free ticket based on availability.
"We just want to help ease the pain for Sonics fans worldwide andoffer them a night of fun with the Thunder here in Trenton," saidThunder General Manager Brad Taylor. "We can't blame Oklahoma Cityfor choosing the best nickname in all of sports and certainly wishthem well."
All Thunder tickets are on sale now online atwww.trentonthunder.com and by phone 609-394-3300.

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