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Warriors Open Tryout Camp to Fans

August 1, 2010 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Michigan Warriors News Release


Flint's Michigan Warriors hockey team invites fans to attend tryout camp, adds coaching and front office staff Future of hockey in Flint takes the ice for the first time this week as work continues behind the scenes in preparation for September opener

Flint, Mich. - Flint's Michigan Warriors hockey team, which plays in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), today announced the first opportunity for area fans to get a free look Mid-Michigan's new brand of hockey. The team has invited its top prospects and draft picks to a camp at the Flint Iceland Arena (1160 S. Elms Rd., Flint) with scrimmage game action Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 and an All-Star Game Sunday, August 1 at noon.

Future of Flint Hockey on the ice at last Fans are welcome to watch as future Michigan Warriors players showcase their skills for the team's scouting and coaching staff during camp activities. Players invited to the camp include the team's 2010 NAHL draft picks and other prospects. Their performance in camp practice sessions and games will help determine who takes the ice for the team's inaugural season at Perani Arena, which begins in September. The team expects to have its final 2010-11 roster in place in August.

"Not just any kid off the street is going to make this team," said Michigan Warriors General Manager and Head Coach Moe Mantha. "This is an extremely competitive league and the scouting staff and I are going to be watching these players very closely in live game situations. We want to be sure the young men who put on the Warriors sweater for Flint's first NAHL game are highly skilled, have the hunger to win and are going to represent this community the way it deserves to represented."

The camp schedule is:

Friday, July 30 Practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon Live-action games from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 31 Practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon Live-action games from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug 1 All-Star Game noon to 2:30 pm

Camp activities will take place at Iceland Arena while the team's home rink, Perani Arena, undergoes a series of continuing renovations in preparation for the upcoming Michigan Warriors season. Upgrades to the facility's roof, food service and concessions areas are scheduled for completion by September. The arena already has seen improved lighting installed since Firland Management began investing in the fan experience after taking over operations at the 4,000-seat facility earlier this year. Additional upgrades are planned.

Work continues in building a team both on and off the ice The Michigan Warriors also announced additions to the team's scouting and front office staff.

"Moe Mantha has hockey in his blood and the responsibility to develop these players into a winning team ultimately is his, but it's the people behind the scenes that will really turn Flint's Michigan Warriors into a source of community pride," said Pat McEachern, a member of the Michigan Warriors ownership group. "Our new scouting director and front office staff are among the best professionals in hockey."

Joining the Michigan Warriors as Scouting Director is Tom Boileau, a long-time member of the Southeast Michigan hockey community. He is a certified Level 5 Master Coach and has been behind the bench at nearly every level. Highlights of Boileau's coaching career include time as the GM/Head Coach of the Brownstown Bombers Junior A Hockey Club, an internship at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and three years as Director of Player Personnel for the Marquette Rangers of the NAHL. He also serves as GM/Head Coach of Michigan Elite High School Hockey. Many of Boileau's players have graduated from junior hockey to play at the NCAA level.

Sales Director Tory Thompson Newberry joins the Michigan Warriors after working as a senior account executive for the Detroit Red Wings, where she handled season tickets, group tickets, suites and corporate advertising. Prior to her work with the Red Wings, Tory spent four seasons as an account executive with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). There, she handled season tickets, group tickets, corporate advertising and hockey school. Tory has spent her entire life around the game of hockey and resides in Saginaw Township.

Michigan Warriors Director of Marketing and Promotions Jacob Wesolek most recently served as Director of Operations for the Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League (IHL). A 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University, Wesolek got his start in hockey with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit, coordinating sales initiatives and game-day promotions. He also spent time with the Omaha Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Wesolek will be responsible for the daily operations including marketing efforts, promotions and public relations. He originally is from Saginaw and currently resides there.

Tickets on sale now Season ticket packages for all 27 Michigan Warriors home games start at $7 per game and include $2 in "Arena Bucks" per game. "Arena Bucks" are redeemable for concessions and merchandise at each game. Michigan Warriors fans purchasing season tickets before August 1, 2010 will receive a team t-shirt for each seat purchased and a commemorative Michigan Warriors season ticket booklet, while supplies last.

To purchase season tickets, or for more information, contact the Michigan Warriors and Perani Arena at (810) 744-0580 or visit the Perani Arena box office during business hours.

Additional information More than 350 NAHL graduates played professional hockey during the 2009-10 season, with 87 playing in the NHL. Fifteen current and former NAHL players were chosen in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including two first-round selections. Additionally, more than 375 former NAHL players competed in NCAA Division I ranks in 2009-10.

For more information on the Michigan Warriors, visit http://www.mywarriors.net. Fans can connect with team by searching "Michigan Warriors Hockey" on Facebook or by visiting http://www.twitter.com/michwarriors.

For an event schedule and other information about Perani Arena, visit http://www.peraniarena.com.

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Media Contact: Zak Walsh, for Michigan Warriors (248) 626-0006 zwalsh@tannerfriedman.com

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CORRECTION FOR SUNDAY: Michigan Warriors training camp All-Star Game at noon, not 2:30 p.m. Hello, Activities for the Michigan Warriors training camp All-Star Game will begin at noon Sunday, not at 2:30 p.m. as had been indicated in one section of the release you received last week. I apologize for any confusion. The puck will drop for the All-Star game at 12:30 p.m., with a warm-up to begin at noon. The game is at the Flint Iceland Arena. A corrected version of the release is below. Should you have any questions, please contact Pat McEachern of the team's ownership group at 586-817-1914. Thank you for your interest in the Michigan Warriors. Zak Walsh Tanner Friedman Main: (248) 626-0006 Direct: (248) 254-6786 zwalsh@tannerfriedman.com www.twitter.com/zakwalsh FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2010

Flint's Michigan Warriors hockey team invites fans to attend tryout camp, adds coaching and front office staff Future of hockey in Flint takes the ice for the first time this week as work continues behind the scenes in preparation for September opener

Flint, Mich. - Flint's Michigan Warriors hockey team, which plays in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), today announced the first opportunity for area fans to get a free look Mid-Michigan's new brand of hockey. The team has invited its top prospects and draft picks to a camp at the Flint Iceland Arena (1160 S. Elms Rd., Flint) with scrimmage game action Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 and an All-Star Game Sunday, August 1 at noon. Future of Flint Hockey on the ice at last Fans are welcome to watch as future Michigan Warriors players showcase their skills for the team's scouting and coaching staff during camp activities. Players invited to the camp include the team's 2010 NAHL draft picks and other prospects. Their performance in camp practice sessions and games will help determine who takes the ice for the team's inaugural season at Perani Arena, which begins in September. The team expects to have its final 2010-11 roster in place in August. "Not just any kid off the street is going to make this team," said Michigan Warriors General Manager and Head Coach Moe Mantha. "This is an extremely competitive league and the scouting staff and I are going to be watching these players very closely in live game situations. We want to be sure the young men who put on the Warriors sweater for Flint's first NAHL game are highly skilled, have the hunger to win and are going to represent this community the way it deserves to represented." The camp schedule is: Friday, July 30 Practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon Live-action games from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31 Practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon Live-action games from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug 1 All-Star Game noon to 2:30 pm Camp activities will take place at Iceland Arena while the team's home rink, Perani Arena, undergoes a series of continuing renovations in preparation for the upcoming Michigan Warriors season. Upgrades to the facility's roof, food service and concessions areas are scheduled for completion by September. The arena already has seen improved lighting installed since Firland Management began investing in the fan experience after taking over operations at the 4,000-seat facility earlier this year. Additional upgrades are planned. Work continues in building a team both on and off the ice The Michigan Warriors also announced additions to the team's scouting and front office staff. "Moe Mantha has hockey in his blood and the responsibility to develop these players into a winning team ultimately is his, but it's the people behind the scenes that will really turn Flint's Michigan Warriors into a source of community pride," said Pat McEachern, a member of the Michigan Warriors ownership group. "Our new scouting director and front office staff are among the best professionals in hockey." Joining the Michigan Warriors as Scouting Director is Tom Boileau, a long-time member of the Southeast Michigan hockey community. He is a certified Level 5 Master Coach and has been behind the bench at nearly every level. Highlights of Boileau's coaching career include time as the GM/Head Coach of the Brownstown Bombers Junior A Hockey Club, an internship at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and three years as Director of Player Personnel for the Marquette Rangers of the NAHL. He also serves as GM/Head Coach of Michigan Elite High School Hockey. Many of Boileau's players have graduated from junior hockey to play at the NCAA level. Sales Director Tory Thompson Newberry joins the Michigan Warriors after working as a senior account executive for the Detroit Red Wings, where she handled season tickets, group tickets, suites and corporate advertising. Prior to her work with the Red Wings, Tory spent four seasons as an account executive with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). There, she handled season tickets, group tickets, corporate advertising and hockey school. Tory has spent her entire life around the game of hockey and resides in Saginaw Township. Michigan Warriors Director of Marketing and Promotions Jacob Wesolek most recently served as Director of Operations for the Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League (IHL). A 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University, Wesolek got his start in hockey with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit, coordinating sales initiatives and game-day promotions. He also spent time with the Omaha Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Wesolek will be responsible for the daily operations including marketing efforts, promotions and public relations. He originally is from Saginaw and currently resides there. Tickets on sale now Season ticket packages for all 27 Michigan Warriors home games start at $7 per game and include $2 in "Arena Bucks" per game. "Arena Bucks" are redeemable for concessions and merchandise at each game. Michigan Warriors fans purchasing season tickets before August 1, 2010 will receive a team t-shirt for each seat purchased and a commemorative Michigan Warriors season ticket booklet, while supplies last. To purchase season tickets, or for more information, contact the Michigan Warriors and Perani Arena at (810) 744-0580 or visit the Perani Arena box office during business hours. Additional information More than 350 NAHL graduates played professional hockey during the 2009-10 season, with 87 playing in the NHL. Fifteen current and former NAHL players were chosen in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including two first-round selections. Additionally, more than 375 former NAHL players competed in NCAA Division I ranks in 2009-10. For more information on the Michigan Warriors, visit http://www.mywarriors.net. Fans can connect with team by searching "Michigan Warriors Hockey" on Facebook or by visiting http://www.twitter.com/michwarriors. For an event schedule and other information about Perani Arena, visit http://www.peraniarena.com.

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Media Contact: Zak Walsh, for Michigan Warriors (248) 626-0006 zwalsh@tannerfriedman.com

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CORRECTION FOR SUNDAY: Michigan Warriors training camp All-Star Game at noon, not 2:30 p.m. Hello, Activities for the Michigan Warriors training camp All-Star Game will begin at noon Sunday, not at 2:30 p.m. as had been indicated in one section of the release you received last week. I apologize for any confusion. The puck will drop for the All-Star game at 12:30 p.m., with a warm-up to begin at noon. The game is at the Flint Iceland Arena. A corrected version of the release is below. Should you have any questions, please contact Pat McEachern of the team's ownership group at 586-817-1914. Thank you for your interest in the Michigan Warriors. Zak Walsh Tanner Friedman Main: (248) 626-0006 Direct: (248) 254-6786 zwalsh@tannerfriedman.com www.twitter.com/zakwalsh FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2010

Flint's Michigan Warriors hockey team invites fans to attend tryout camp, adds coaching and front office staff Future of hockey in Flint takes the ice for the first time this week as work continues behind the scenes in preparation for September opener

Flint, Mich. - Flint's Michigan Warriors hockey team, which plays in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), today announced the first opportunity for area fans to get a free look Mid-Michigan's new brand of hockey. The team has invited its top prospects and draft picks to a camp at the Flint Iceland Arena (1160 S. Elms Rd., Flint) with scrimmage game action Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 and an All-Star Game Sunday, August 1 at noon. Future of Flint Hockey on the ice at last Fans are welcome to watch as future Michigan Warriors players showcase their skills for the team's scouting and coaching staff during camp activities. Players invited to the camp include the team's 2010 NAHL draft picks and other prospects. Their performance in camp practice sessions and games will help determine who takes the ice for the team's inaugural season at Perani Arena, which begins in September. The team expects to have its final 2010-11 roster in place in August. "Not just any kid off the street is going to make this team," said Michigan Warriors General Manager and Head Coach Moe Mantha. "This is an extremely competitive league and the scouting staff and I are going to be watching these players very closely in live game situations. We want to be sure the young men who put on the Warriors sweater for Flint's first NAHL game are highly skilled, have the hunger to win and are going to represent this community the way it deserves to represented." The camp schedule is: Friday, July 30 Practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon Live-action games from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31 Practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon Live-action games from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug 1 All-Star Game noon to 2:30 pm Camp activities will take place at Iceland Arena while the team's home rink, Perani Arena, undergoes a series of continuing renovations in preparation for the upcoming Michigan Warriors season. Upgrades to the facility's roof, food service and concessions areas are scheduled for completion by September. The arena already has seen improved lighting installed since Firland Management began investing in the fan experience after taking over operations at the 4,000-seat facility earlier this year. Additional upgrades are planned. Work continues in building a team both on and off the ice The Michigan Warriors also announced additions to the team's scouting and front office staff. "Moe Mantha has hockey in his blood and the responsibility to develop these players into a winning team ultimately is his, but it's the people behind the scenes that will really turn Flint's Michigan Warriors into a source of community pride," said Pat McEachern, a member of the Michigan Warriors ownership group. "Our new scouting director and front office staff are among the best professionals in hockey." Joining the Michigan Warriors as Scouting Director is Tom Boileau, a long-time member of the Southeast Michigan hockey community. He is a certified Level 5 Master Coach and has been behind the bench at nearly every level. Highlights of Boileau's coaching career include time as the GM/Head Coach of the Brownstown Bombers Junior A Hockey Club, an internship at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and three years as Director of Player Personnel for the Marquette Rangers of the NAHL. He also serves as GM/Head Coach of Michigan Elite High School Hockey. Many of Boileau's players have graduated from junior hockey to play at the NCAA level. Sales Director Tory Thompson Newberry joins the Michigan Warriors after working as a senior account executive for the Detroit Red Wings, where she handled season tickets, group tickets, suites and corporate advertising. Prior to her work with the Red Wings, Tory spent four seasons as an account executive with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). There, she handled season tickets, group tickets, corporate advertising and hockey school. Tory has spent her entire life around the game of hockey and resides in Saginaw Township. Michigan Warriors Director of Marketing and Promotions Jacob Wesolek most recently served as Director of Operations for the Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League (IHL). A 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University, Wesolek got his start in hockey with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit, coordinating sales initiatives and game-day promotions. He also spent time with the Omaha Knights of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Wesolek will be responsible for the daily operations including marketing efforts, promotions and public relations. He originally is from Saginaw and currently resides there. Tickets on sale now Season ticket packages for all 27 Michigan Warriors home games start at $7 per game and include $2 in "Arena Bucks" per game. "Arena Bucks" are redeemable for concessions and merchandise at each game. Michigan Warriors fans purchasing season tickets before August 1, 2010 will receive a team t-shirt for each seat purchased and a commemorative Michigan Warriors season ticket booklet, while supplies last. To purchase season tickets, or for more information, contact the Michigan Warriors and Perani Arena at (810) 744-0580 or visit the Perani Arena box office during business hours. Additional information More than 350 NAHL graduates played professional hockey during the 2009-10 season, with 87 playing in the NHL. Fifteen current and former NAHL players were chosen in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including two first-round selections. Additionally, more than 375 former NAHL players competed in NCAA Division I ranks in 2009-10. For more information on the Michigan Warriors, visit http://www.mywarriors.net. Fans can connect with team by searching "Michigan Warriors Hockey" on Facebook or by visiting http://www.twitter.com/michwarriors. For an event schedule and other information about Perani Arena, visit http://www.peraniarena.com.

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Media Contact: Zak Walsh, for Michigan Warriors (248) 626-0006 zwalsh@tannerfriedman.com

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