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Dayton Gems Announce "Open Gem Session" Live Preseason Webcast

October 3, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, Ohio - The Dayton Gems professional hockey team, proud members of the Central Hockey League, announced the return of the team's preseason Open Gem Session in its new online "Fancast" format streaming live in primetime at DaytonGems.com on October 6.

Back by popular demand, the team's "Open Gem Session" is an opportunity for fans to have their preseason questions and ideas answered directly by the Gems staff. New for 2011, and in order to best accommodate the large number of fans who would like to participate, the Open Gem Session will be held as an online "Fancast" streaming live at www.daytongems.com on Thursday, October 6 starting at 7:30pm.

Fans are encouraged to email their questions and ideas for the upcoming third season of Gems hockey in advance to "*questions@daytongems.net*" before Thursday afternoon to have them addressed live on the show. In addition, the Gems will utilize the team's Facebook and Ustream pages to allow fans the ability to live chat with other fans and provide follow up questions live to the panel during the special preseason Fancast.

The Open Gem Session Fancast will be hosted by the voice of the Gems JT Szabo, and he will be joined by Gems team president Joe Greene and head coach Brian Gratz. The show in its entirety will be available on the team's YouTube channel immediately after the live broadcast concludes for replay on demand and sharing to Facebook and other social media platforms.

"We feel that this format will give of our great fans the opportunity to participate, and see their questions addressed in an efficient and modern way" noted Greene on the format change. "We are also excited to have the ability to discuss internally and do our research prior to the Fancast, ensuring we give the best and most accurate feedback to our loyal fans".

The Dayton Gems opening night is set for Saturday, November 5 at 7pm. Single Game Tickets are on sale now at the Hara Arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. In addition, full season and mini pack ticket packages are still available starting at $27! Call the Gems at 275-7777 for more information and to order by phone.

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