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2003-2004 Worcester IceCats Schedule Released

July 31, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release


WORCESTER, MA- In conjunction with the American Hockey League (AHL), Worcester IceCats President and General Manager John S. Ferguson today revealed the IceCats 80 game regular season schedule. The slate features 30 prime weekend home dates, including Opening Night at Worcester's Centrum Centre on Saturday, October 11th against the Providence Bruins.

Celebrating their historic 10th Anniversary Season, the IceCats will play 39 regular season games at Worcester's Centrum Centre. In addition, a 'home' game will be played at the site of the IceCats National Hockey League (NHL) affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri. For the first time ever, the 'Cats will take to the Savvis Center ice on Sunday, November 23rd against the Utah Grizzlies. Furthering the intensity of the exceptional weekend, both teams NHL affiliates will square off the night before in St. Louis, as the Blues host the Dallas Stars.

Ferguson is thrilled about the upcoming game in St. Louis and the first time opportunity to show Blues fans what the IceCats are all about. "In keeping with our commitment to player development, this game will showcase our future Blues and expose them to the St. Louis market and the intense Dallas-St. Louis rivalry."

For IceCats Season Ticket Holders, the organization has developed a set of 'Golden Ticket' options. These options will provide Ticket Holders with several exciting choices to replace this 40th game or allow them to choose a ticket to the 'Cats game in St. Louis.

Commenting on the overall look of the 2003-2004 schedule, Ferguson remarked, "An emphasis on strong divisional rivalries will ensure highly competitive and entertaining games with our familiar foes throughout the season."

That statement rings true out of the gates, as the IceCats open the 2003-2004 season on the road in Manchester on October 10th. The following night they host their heated rivals from Providence. Three away games are scheduled before the 'Cats play eight straight in Worcester. Six of the eight games in the season long homestand are also from the Atlantic Division.

* The IceCats schedule at Worcester's Centrum Centre is characterized by 10 Fridays, 11 Saturdays, nine Sundays, one Monday, one Tuesday and seven Wednesday's.

* The following is a breakdown of days for the total 80 game docket: Monday-2, Tuesday-2, Wednesday-13, Thursday-2, Friday-23, Saturday-23, Sunday-15.

* With only two exceptions, home start times remain the same this season. Tuesday through Saturday at 7:05 PM. Sunday games begin at 4:05. The Veteran's Day game on Monday, November 10th will start at 2:05 PM. On Sunday, February 29th, the puck will drop at 7:05 PM. * Monthly breakdown: October- (4h/4r/8t), November- (9h/6r/15t), December- (5h/7r/12t), January- (6h/6r/12t), February- (5h/8r/13t), March- (8h/5r/13t), April- (3h/4r/7t).

* With possible playoff ramifications, the 'Cats last 12 games are all against fellow Atlantic Division members. Eight of those 12 games will be engaged in Worcester.

* The nine weekday games in Worcester include Veteran's Day (Monday, November 10th), and a pair of school vacation dates (Wednesday, November 26th and Tuesday, December 30th).

* Other home holiday games include Valentine's Day versus the Philadelphia Phantoms and St. Patrick's Day against the defending Calder Cup Champion Houston Aeros.

* Sixteen teams will visit Worcester this season. The San Antonio Rampage, NHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, will make their first-ever visit to the City of Seven Hills on February 15th.

* The Providence Bruins put bookends on the IceCats home slate, opening the season on October 11th and closing out the regular season in Worcester on April 10th. The 'Cats and Baby B's square off five times at Worcester's Centrum Centre, with all five games taking place on weekend dates. Four of the five games are on Saturdays, while the remaining game will take place on Sunday.

* The 'Cats start and end the regular season in Manchester.

* With 15 total games, November is the busiest month during the 80-game AHL schedule. The 11th month sees the 'Cats play nine games at Worcester's Centrum Centre, one 'home' game at the Savvis Center in St. Louis and six official road games away from Worcester.

* Season tickets are on sale now at the IceCats offices. Group Tickets and Birthday Packages are also available. Be sure to ask about the IceCats Opening Night Group Special. Call 1-800-830 CATS.

* All individual game tickets for the IceCats at Worcester's Centrum Centre are $15 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. Individual tickets will go on sale in mid-September

OCTOBER
10 Fri at Manchester 7:35
11 SAT PROVIDENCE 7:05
13 Mon at Lowell 2:00
17 Fri at Providence 7:05
18 Sat at Binghamton 7:05
24 FRI SPRINGFIELD 7:05
25 SAT PORTLAND 7:05
29 WED PORTLAND 7:05

NOVEMBER
1 SAT PROVIDENCE 7:05
2 SUN WB/SCRANTON 4:05
7 FRI MANCHESTER 7:05
8 SAT NORFOLK 7:05
10 MON LOWELL 2:05
12 Wed at Hartford 7:05
14 Fri at Springfield 7:35
15 Sat at Lowell 7:00
20 Thur at Utah 7:05
22 Sat at Utah 7:05
23 SUN UTAH 7:05***
26 WED LOWELL 7:05
28 FRI SPRINGFIELD 7:05
29 Sat at Portland 7:05
30 SUN MANCHESTER 4:05

DECEMBER
5 Fri at Springfield 7:35
6 Sat at Albany 7:00
10 Wed at Norfolk 7:15
12 Fri at WB/Scranton 7:05
13 Sat at Hershey 7:00
19 FRI BRIDGEPORT 7:05
20 SAT BINGHAMTON 7:05
26 FRI PORTLAND 7:05
27 Sat at Manchester 7:35
28 SUN SPRINGFIELD 4:05
30 TUE HARTFORD 7:05
31 Wed at Portland 5:05

JANUARY
2 Fri at Philadelphia 7:05
8 Thur at San Antonio 7:00
9 Fri at Houston 7:00
14 WED SPRINGFIELD 7:05
16 Fri at Springfield 7:35
18 SUN ALBANY 4:05
23 FRI LOWELL 7:05
24 SAT PROVIDENCE 7:05
25 Sun at Providence 4:05
28 WED HARTFORD 7:05
30 Fri at Springfield 7:35
31 SAT MANCHESTER 7:05
FEBRUARY
4 Wed at Lowell 7:00
6 Fri at Portland 7:05
7 Sat at Manchester 7:35
11 WED MANCHESTER 7:05
13 Fri at Providence 7:05
14 SAT PHILADELPHIA 7:05
15 SUN SAN ANTONIO 4:05
17 Tue at Bridgeport 4:05
21 Sat at Hartford 7:05
22 Sun at Providence 4:05
27 FRI LOWELL 7:05
28 Sat at Springfield 7:35
29 SUN UTAH 7:05

MARCH
3 Wed at Portland 7:05
6 SAT HERSHEY 7:05
7 SUN SPRINGFIELD 4:05
10 Wed at Hartford 7:05
12 Fri at Manchester 7:35
13 Sat at Lowell 7:00
14 Sun at Providence 4:05
17 WED HOUSTON 7:05
19 FRI PORTLAND 7:05
21 SUN LOWELL 4:05
26 FRI HARTFORD 7:05
27 SAT PORTLAND 7:05
28 SUN PROVIDENCE 4:05

APRIL
2 Fri at Portland 7:05
3 Sat at Hartford 7:05
4 Sun at Lowell 4:00
7 WED HARTFORD 7:05
9 FRI MANCHESTER 7:05
10 SAT PROVIDENCE 7:05
11 Sun at Manchester 6:05

***TO BE PLAYED IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
**HOME GAMES ARE CAPITALIZED
AND BOLDED
ALL GAME TIMES ARE LOCAL

Box Office Prices - All Seats
$15.00 Adults
$10.00 Kids/Seniors
(18 & under/65 & over)

For Ticket and Birthday Celebration Information –
Please Call – 1-800-830-CATS



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