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"Survivor: All-Stars" Ethan Zohn to appear at Thunder game

February 26, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


ST. PAUL, Minn. (Thursday, February 26, 2004) – The Minnesota Thunder announced today that "Survivor: All-Stars" Ethan Zohn will appear at its June 5 game against the Syracuse Salty Dogs (kickoff 6 p.m.).

A raffle will be held, awarding kids a chance to shoot on the former professional goalie. Zohn played for the Highlanders Football Club in Zimbabwe, the Cape Cod Crusaders in Massachusetts, and the Hawaii Tsunami in Oahu, Hawaii. He also played and was a teammate of Thunder midfielder Amos Magee on the U.S. National Maccabiah Team in 1997 and 2001 in Israel, and coached in the 2004 games in Chile.

Zohn will be in town promoting the Grassroots Soccer Organization he founded after winning "Survivor: Africa" in 2002. The mission of the organization is to reduce the spread of HIV and Aids by education at-risk youth. "We go to countries, find the most professional and well-known soccer players and train them to go into schools and teach the youth, who see these players as heroes."

You can see Zohn currently competing in "Survivor: All-Stars" Thursday nights on Fox.

WINTER SYMPOSIUM

The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) will host the annual Winter Symposium at Richfield Middle School on February 28 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. for referees, coaches and administration. The event includes special clinics for coaches and an all-day referee assignor clinic. Administrators can choose to attend seminars on risk management, team manager training, navigating your way to success, and more. All three groups can attend the Institute of Athletic Medicine and Play Like a Champion sessions. Thunder sponsor SUBWAY will be providing food for the attendees.

2004 COMBINE UPDATE

After three days of intense training, Thunder coaches trimmed their 6-day combine down to 32 players on Tuesday. Out of sixty original invitees there are only thirty-two left, making the intense tryouts even more challenging. "We have tough decisions ahead of us Friday," said coach Lagos. The rest of the week includes speed/athleticism testing and scrimmage games through Friday from 9-12 p.m.

SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

For as little as $48 you can be a season ticket holder at the Thunder's new home, James Griffin Stadium, at I-94 and Lexington Parkway. Be sure to secure your place in the stands by ordering yours soon. For ticket information contact Matt Schneider at 651.917 TEAM (8326) or via email at matt@mnthunder.com. Also, check out our ticket packages by clicking on the "2004 Flex Tickets" link on the left side of this page.

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