Stockton Thunder

From its inception in 2005 to the present, National Sports Services has supervised the establishment of all phases of team operations for a new franchise in the ECHL. Services included lease negotiations, inventory development, pricing structures, hiring, training, branding and merchandising, establishing sales and marketing plans, implementing accounting and reporting, establishing community and customer relations and media relations.  Bill Davidson, CEO of NSS, continues to serve as CFO for the Thunder.  In 2015, the Thunder were acquired by the Calgary Flames, moved up to the American Hockey League, and rebranded as the Stockton Heat.   Prior NHL affiliates included the New York Islanders, the Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks.