The Shock lost both games in a weekend home-and-home series to a strong, first-place Fresno Falcons team.
10/31/26 – FRF 10-1 OSC – FULL RECAP – The Fresno Falcons enjoyed a five-goal second period as part of a run of nine unanswered goals, defeating the Oceanside Shock 10-1 on Halloween night at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. Hugo Koch led the Falcons (6-1, 12 points) with a hat trick and two assists, with Houston Wilson adding a brace. Vladimir Fadeev scored the lone goal for Oceanside.
10/30/26 FRF 6-2 OCS – FULL RECAP – Escondido’s Sam Bailey scored his first goal as a professional hockey player, and Brett Menton added his first goal of the season in a 6-2 road loss to the Fresno Falcons on Friday night at Selland Arena. The Shock (1-5-2, 4 points) received a strong performance in net from goaltender Logan Gorbitz in his first start for Oceanside, making 32 saves, including 26 in the opening two periods under heavy pressure.
ELECTRIC PULSES – Team Updates
Several Shock players visited Torrey Hills Elementary School as mystery readers for their Readathon on October 26.
The Shock signed veteran center Steve Wicklum to a standard FPHL contract on October 30.
Teddy Bear Toss Night will be on December 21. All fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or a stuffed toy to donate!
UNDER THE CURRENT – Team Stats
Record: 1-6-2, 4 pts // Streak: L6 // GFA: 2.8 // GFA: 5.7 // Goal Differential: -27 // Power Play %: 14% // Penalty Kill %: 69%
BIO-LUMINESCENCE – Player Spotlight
James Spaargaren / 51 / F / Rookie / February 24, 2000 / R / 6′ 0″ / 183 lbs / Carlsbad, CA / Career Stats
25-year-old James Spaargaren (spuh-GAHR-ehn) is an Escondido born-and-raised native who is looking to have his professional career take off during his second season in the FPHL. After playing juniors with the Chippewa Steel, New Hampshire Jr Monarchs and Rochester Monarchs, Spaargaren attended Arcadia University, where in two seasons he netted (12-20=32) points in 48 games from 2021-23. Spaargaren scored the first two goals in the history of the Arcadia program, and the team MVP award is named after him. James’ pro career came in a three-game tryout with the Pee Dee Ice Cats last season. James is married, and he and his wife Anika have two children, Adelaide and Azaiah. He looks forward to helping guide young San Diego hockey players toward pursuing their dreams.
HIGH TIDE – Three Stars Of The Week
1st Star – F – Sam Bailey – The Escondido native tallied his professional goal in the 6-2 loss at Fresno last Friday.
2nd Star – G – Logan Gorbitz – Made 34 saves vs. the Falcons Last Friday in Fresno. He was spectacular early to keep the Shock in the game.
3rd Star – F – Vladimir Fadeez – Scored the only Oceanside goal in the defeat to the Falcons on Saturday night
THE FORECAST – What’s Coming Up For The Shock
Oceanside will get a much-needed break until their next contest on Wednesday. November 11, 7:00pm at home against the Stockton Thunder.
11/11/26, 7:00pm, vs Stockton – Preview: The Shock return to play next Wednesday against division foe Stockton. The Thunder lead the season series 2-1. The Shock’s only win came in overtime at home on October 11.
