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SteelHounds Sign Junior League Defenseman of the Year

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown SteelHounds and Head Coach Kevin Kaminski announced today that rookie defenseman John Neal has signed a contract for the upcoming season making him the seventh signed blue liner for the Hounds this season.

Neal, 21, is coming off an impressive season with the Brantford Golden Eagles of the Ontario Hockey Association's Mid-Western Junior Hockey League. In 37 games, the 5-10, 175-pound defenseman scored 13 goals with 40 assists for a league best among d-men 53 points. He also finished third among all players with his 40 assists and tallied 126 penalty minutes. His efforts for the season earned him the honor of receiving the Midwestern Junior Hockey League's Defenseman of the Year. In his 37 games, Neal notched at least one point in 31 games and had 15 multiple-point games. His best game of the season came on January 19th where he accounted for five points (3-2=5).

The Scotland, Ontario native played three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the premier junior league in Canada, between 2002-2005 playing a total of 196 games with the Oshawa Generals. His best season came in 2004-05 when he ranked tops among General defensemen with 21 points (1-20=21). For his career, he finished with four goals and 40 assists with 125 penalty minutes.

The SteelHounds open training camp on Monday, October 9th at the Chevrolet Centre and will play an exhibition game versus the ECHL's Dayton Bombers on Friday, October 13th at the Chevy Centre. Face-off is schedule for 7:05 PM and tickets are $5.00.

For ticket information call the SteelHounds at (330) 747-PUCK (7825) or visit the team online at www.steelhounds.com.

 

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Everblades announce training camp schedule

The Florida Everblades have announced their 2006-07 training camp schedule. The Everblades will open camp on Monday. Camp breaks on Oct.19, a day before the 2006-07 regular season opens.

Each day of training camp will feature an on-ice practice that begins at 10 a.m., and an off-ice work out session that follows the on-ice practice, except for Sunday, Oct. 15, which the players will have off. The training camp schedule features two pre-season games against the Texas Wildcatters at Germain Arena on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Below is a breakdown of each day of the 2006-07 training camp schedule:

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Rayz tickets on sale today

The Corpus Christi Rayz ninth professional hockey season will begin at the American Bank Center against their biggest rivals, the Laredo Bucks on Saturday, October 21st at 7:05pm. Fans can secure their tickets for the event beginning this morning. Rayz regular season tickets are currently available at all Ticketmaster locations and the American Bank Center Box Office. Individual tickets to all 32 Rayz regular season home games are available for purchase, including the season opening game on October 21st.

The American Bank Center Box Office is open from 10:00am - 6:00 pm Monday-Friday for all ticket orders. Interested fans may also go online to www.ticketmaster.com, or call (361) 881-8499. Individual Rayz tickets begin at just $10, plus a $1.50 American Bank Center imposed facility fee. The Rayz regular season home schedule begins on Saturday, October 21st versus the Bucks and concludes on Saturday, March 24th also against Laredo. A complete Rayz schedule can be found at http://www.ccrayz.com/schedule/?style=list.

The Corpus Christi Rayz are currently in preparation for the 2006-2007 season. The Rayz return to the American Bank Center is only 19 days away. Corpus Christi will begin their season at home on October 21st vs. the Laredo Bucks at 7:05pm. Season ticket packages and corporate sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information please call the Rayz at (361) 814-PUCK or log on to www.ccrayz.com.

RAYZ 2006-2007 ROSTER

Jason Baird LW

Ryan Carter RW

David Friel C

Travis George D

Ryan-James Hand D/F

Jay Hardwick D

Connor Hughes RW

Tony Johnson D

Steve Kovalchik D

Jason Lepine D

Derrick McIver RW

Matt Meacham G

Chris Mei D

Geno Parrish D

Todd Paul D

Steve Pelletier D

Adam Powell LW

Blair Stayzer LW

Matt Turek C

Tim Vitek C

Ron Vogel G

Kevin Watters LW

Brent Zelenewich G

 

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Exhibition Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the two Tulsa Oilers preseason games go on sale Tuesday October 3. Fans can purchase tickets for the games at the Oilers offices, located at 9128 E. 46th Street (46th Street between Memorial and Mingo).

The Oilers play the Oklahoma City Blazers on Thursday October 12 and play the Rocky Mountain Rampage on Saturday October 14th. Both games begin at 7 p.m. and will be played at the Oilers Ice Center (64th and Mingo).

All seating for the games is general admission and admission is just $10.

Tickets will be available at the Oilers Ice Center at the door prior to the games.

The Oilers begin the regular season on Friday October 20th in Wichita. Their home opener is Saturday October 28th at 7:35 p.m. also against Wichita.

Oiler season tickets for the 2006-07 season are now on sale. The prices are the same as the 2005-06 season, ranging from $300 to $475. The Oilers have also instituted an automatic payment plan to make purchasing season tickets even easier and more convenient. Also new this year is a 10 game flex pack. For more information call the Oilers at (918) 632-7825.

 

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Son of NHL Hall of Famer Joins Cotton Kings

LUBBOCK, TX: October 2, 2006 - The Lubbock Cotton Kings of the Central Hockey League (CHL) are pleased to announce goaltender Josh Gartner, the son of NHL Hall of Famer Mike Gartner, has signed a contract with the Kings for the 2006/2007 season.

"I like what I hear about Josh and his ability to compete," said Cotton Kings Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Chris Dashney. "His statistics from the past couple of seasons are not indicative as to how well he performs stopping the puck."

Gartner comes to Lubbock after spending the past four seasons in college suiting up with Yale University. Last season, he appeared in seven games and posted 1-4-0 record with a 4.86 GAA and an 85.4% save percentage. The Richmond Hill, Ontario native was at Yale from 02/03 to 05/06, where he spent time as a teammate of Cotton Kings defenseman Stacey Bauman. Gartner had an immediate impact once arriving at Yale in 02/03, as he finished the season ranking tenth in the nation with a 91.7% save percentage. He was a two-time All-ECAC Academic Team member and a five-time ECAC Goaltender of the Week while with the Bulldogs. The 22 year-old's college career included a 23-31-0 record in 65 games with a 3.72 GAA and an 89.6% save percentage.

The 5'10" 175-pound goaltender spent a season of junior hockey prior to Yale in 01/02 primarily spent in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Green Bay Gamblers before joining the Hamilton Kilty B's of the Ontario Provincial Jr. A Hockey League (OPJHL) towards the close of the season and postseason. Josh's father, Mike, spent 19 seasons in the NHL and was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 2001 with a career that included 708 goals and 7 assists for 1335 in 1432 games. Mike appeared with five different NHL teams and was a seven-time NHL All-Star (1993 MVP).

The addition of Gartner gives the Kings 21 players announced for the 06/07 season. He joins goaltender Michael Clements, Brett Koscielny and Kyle Stanton, defensemen Chris Barth, Stacey Bauman, Jason Beatty, Marc Bianchi, Noel Henck, Craig Minard, Troy Neumeier and forwards Bobby Brown, Jimmy Callahan, Pat Doherty, Philippe Lacasse, Andrew Luciuk, Paul McBrien, Jaydyn Murray, Corey Rutt, Simon Watson, Trevor Weisgerber on the 06/07 roster. Gartner qualifies as a developmental player (128 games or less played). Each CHL team must have at least five developmental players on their roster. Media members seeking an interview with either Gartner or Head Coach Chris Dashney, can contact Chris Due at 806-549-4228.

The Cotton Kings are currently preparing for their eighth season of professional hockey in the South Plains. The season opener is set for Saturday, October 21st, as Lubbock hosts the Odessa Jackalopes at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. Season ticket and corporate sponsorship information for the upcoming season is available by contacting the Cotton Kings office at (806) 747-7825. Additional 'Kings info can be found online via their official site at www.cottonkings.com.

 

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Gorillas cancel golf tournament

AMARILLO, TX - The Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that they have reluctantly been forced to cancel their upcoming Golf Tournament scheduled for this Friday October 6th. Due to immigration delays beyond our control, the majority of the Gorillas team won't be in town until Saturday or Sunday, leaving only a handful of current players available for Friday's tournament. The Gorillas would like to formally apologize to all those who have already signed up. The tournament will now be changed to a post-season golf tournament with a date to be determined after the season is over. Please be sure to check back at the Gorillas homepage at The Amarillo Gorillas - CHL for updates on the pending post-season tournament.

Season ticket packages and corporate partnerships for the 2006-2007 season are available now! Individual game tickets, once they go on sale, can be purchased at the Gorillas Hockey Office, located at 1934 Civic Circle off of I-40 and Georgia, the Civic Center Box Office and all Panhandle Ticket Outlets. These include Randy's Music Mart, the West Texas Event Center in Canyon and United Supermarkets. Tickets can also be charged by phone at (806) 378-3096 or (806) 242-PUCK (7825).

 

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What is the top moment in RiverKings' history?

SOUTHAVEN, MS --- Is it the first game in team history at Oklahoma City on November 4, 1992? Or how about one of the two President's Cup winning overtime goals in 2002 and 2003? Maybe Don Parsons' 1000th career point?

Through 14 years of hockey, the Memphis RiverKings have had many memorable on-ice moments. This season, with the franchise celebrating its 15th anniversary, is a perfect time to select that top moment.

From now until the start of the regular season, RiverKings fans can nominate their favorite moments with the top nominations being placed on a final ballot for fan voting during the season.

Fans can nominate their moment or moments via email to [email protected], fax them to the attention of Media Relations Director Jim Erickson at 662-342-1156 or through the U.S. mail to: RiverKings Top Moment, Attn: Jim Erickson, 4560 Venture Dr, Southaven, MS 38671.

The RiverKings also announced early this summer that they will also be selecting an All-Time Team as a 15th anniversary event. Nominations are still being taken for the team. Fans can use the same contact information as above. Like the top moment entries, the top All Time Team nominations will be placed on final ballot for fan voting once the season starts.

Both the RiverKings' All Time Team and Top Moment in RiverKings History will be announced during the 2006-2007 season.

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The RiverKings celebrate their 15th Anniversary in 2006-2007. The season and home opener is Friday, October 20 versus the Youngstown Steelhounds at 7:05.

RiverKings Single-Game Tickets for all 2006-2007 home games are on sale now at the DeSoto Civic Center box office and at all TicketMaster locations Friday, September 22.

Season tickets for the 2006-2007 season are available now and start as low as $240. Call 662-342-1755 and reserve your seat at the DeSoto Civic Center for all the action.

Sign up your team now for the Third Annual RiverKings Golf Scramble on Friday, October 6 at 1pm at The Club at North Creek in Southaven. Brochure and registration forms can be downloaded and printed via www.riverkings.com.

 

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Two more forwards added to Scorpions roster

[RIO RANCHO, N.M.]- The New Mexico Scorpions, proud member of the Central Hockey League (CHL), signed two more young players to their roster. Forwards Bobby Kukulka and Ryan McLeod will be on the ice Monday, Oct. 9 when the Scorpions hit the ice for training camp.

Kukulka will provide added experience up front. The McComb, Mich. native, spent the last two seasons in the United Hockey League (UHL) with Flint and Richmond. In 146 games, the 22-year-old has scored 52 points (26G, 26A) and registered 231 penalty minutes.

"Bobby is a guy with professional hockey experience," said Scorpions Head Coach Ray Edwards. "We know he can score and will add valuable experience to our relatively young group of forwards."

McLeod is the tenth rookie the Scorpions have inked to a contract. The center played for two seasons at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. He showed scoring ability in college collecting 17 goals and 22 assists in his 49 collegiate games. The Fernie, B.C. native, spent 13 games with the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL near the end of last season.

"By spending time in the ECHL last season he understand what it takes to play at the professional level," said Edwards. "Like the rest of our younger players, the key is how they get their mind and body in shape to face the challenge of playing at this level."

The Scorpions will christen the new state-of-the-art Santa Ana Star Center on Friday, October 27, when they face the Arizona Sundogs at 7:35 p.m. This season the Scorpions feature 22 weekend home games. The schedule can also be viewed and printed by visiting www.scorpionshockey.com/schedule.

Season tickets and corporate partnership information is now available for the New Mexico Scorpions inaugural season in the Santa Ana Star Center. Make sure to reserve your seats now to be a part of all the exciting action. Reserve your season tickets for as low as $320. Monthly plans are also available to fit any budget by calling the Scorpions office at (505) 881-PUCK [7825] or by visiting www.scorpionshockey.com.