Complex sentence: In the following 2008--09 season, he began with the Thunder, playing in 3 games, but was then loaned to the Dayton Bombers for only 3 games as well.
Split into simpler sentences: In the following 2008--09 season, he initially remained with the Stockton Thunder. He played 3 games for the Thunder, but was loaned to the Dayton Bombers for only 3 games as well.