After Clinching Playoffs, Muskies Gear up for Final Regular Season
April 4, 2012 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux City Musketeers News Release
The Sioux City Musketeers are riding high after the organization clinched its second consecutive berth in the Clark Cup Playoffs on Sunday evening at Tyson Events Center.
Brad Robbins and Kyle Criscuolo scored goals in the shootout while Matt Skoff stopped both Buccaneer attempts as the Muskies edged Des Moines 3-2 in a shootout to set off the celebration.
The win capped off a weekend where the Musketeers went a perfect 3-0-0 and took all six points.
Overall, the team has won a season high five straight games and Sioux City became the 5th team in the Western Conference to clinch a spot in the USHL's post-season.
While a date in the playoffs is forthcoming, the Musketeers still have four games remaining in their regular season schedule and they have two of those four games this coming weekend.
Sioux City will close out the home portion of its schedule on Friday, April 6th when the team hosts the rival Omaha Lancers at Tyson Events Center at 7:00 PM.
The Musketeers will then visit the Tri-City Storm in Kearney a night later on Saturday, April 7th at 7:05 PM.
Sioux City is 3-3-0 this season against the Western Conference leading Lancers which includes taking three straight games over Omaha.
The team, however, has struggled against the 6th place Storm, with Tri-City holding a 5-2-0 record against Sioux City this season.
Friday's game is the final home contest of the 2011-12 regular season and it is Fan Appreciation Night at Tyson so get your tickets to watch the Muskies beat the Lancers by calling 712-252-2116.
Curtis Anderson and Jordan Berger will have the call of both games
on Fox Sports Radio 620 KMNS as well as on the USHL's new online broadcast partner FAST Hockey.
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FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT/TICKET SPECIAL FOR THIS FRIDAY VS OMAHA LANCERS AT TYSON
It's hard to believe but Friday night is the Musketeers final regular season home game of the 2011-12 campaign.
Sioux City will host the rival Omaha Lancers at Tyson Events Center at 7:00 PM and the organization will be honoring you, the fans, on Fan Appreciation Night.
Be sure to grab a FREE raffle ticket upon entering for the chance to win great prizes throughout Friday's contest.
The Musketeers are also putting on a Ticket Special for Friday's game as any kid can get into the game for FREE with a paid adult ticket!
This special INCLUDES season ticket holders.
So let's pack the Tyson as the Muskies look for their 6th straight win on Friday night against the Omaha Lancers!
Get tickets by calling 712-252-2116!
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ROAD PLAYOFF WATCH PARTIES AT ONE EYED JACKS!
The Musketeers have good news for fans looking to watch Sioux City in the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs.
The team will be hosting Watch Parties for every road playoff game in the first round of the post-season at One Eyed Jacks on Hamilton Blvd. So make your plans now for April 16th at One Eyed Jacks to dine and drink while watching the Muskies chase the Clark Cup with your fellow fans via the FAST Hockey broadcast with Curtis Anderson and Jordan Berger. The first round of the playoffs is April 16th-18th and Sioux City could play all three games on the road so make your plans now to come to One Eyed Jacks!
Location: One Eyed Jacks on Hamilton Blvd. Address: 3091 Hamilton Blvd, adjacent to Plaza Bowl Phone: 712-252-3165
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MUSKETEER BOOSTER CLUB BUS TRIPS FOR EVERY GAME!
The Musketeer Booster Club bus trips have been a huge success and the MBC is organizing three bus trips for the final three regular season road games!
Read below for all the information:
Saturday April 7, 2012 Trip to Kearney, NE for Musketeers vs. Tri City Storm -Cost is $47.00 per person and includes round trip transportation and a ticket to the game -Bus leaves the Tyson west parking lot at 2 PM
Friday April 13, 2012 Trip to Sioux Falls, SD for Musketeers vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
-Cost is $39.00 per person and includes round trip transportation and a ticket to the game
-Bus leaves the Tyson west parking lot at 4:30 PM Saturday April 14, 2012 Trip to Omaha, NE for Musketeers vs. Omaha Lancers -Cost is $39.00 per person and includes round trip transportation and a ticket to the game -Bus leaves the Tyson west parking lot at 4:00 PM
Sign up at the MBC stand at the Tyson Event Center on the concourse level in section 106 at Friday night's Musketeer game or call Harold at 712-898-2963 or Aaron at 712-223-1817. All bus trips are subject to having enough attendance to fill up at least 1 small bus. The MBC has had 3 bus trips to the last 3 away games and have had a GREAT time!!! Get signed up early to guarantee your chance to cheer on your Musketeers as they push for the Clark Cup championship. ~~~~~
PLAYOFF INFORMATION
With the Muskies clinching a spot last Sunday, the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs are right around the corner. Season Ticket Holders have been mailed information regarding the 2011-12 Playoff ticket package.
Those forms are due on Friday, April 13th.
The Musketeers first round of the playoffs will be held at the IBP Ice Center but it's possible that Sioux City will play all 3 of its first round games on the road.
Hypothetically, if Sioux City plays the Waterloo Black Hawks in the first round then the Musketeers will host one of the three first round games. If the team opens up against the higher seeded Fargo Force, then all 3 games will be played in Fargo.
If the season ended today, Sioux City would play Fargo in the first round of the playoffs. The first round begins on April 16th.
For more playoff ticketing information call the Musketeer Office at 712-252-2116.
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SEASON TICKET RENEWAL FORMS IN THE MAIL
The Musketeers would like to remind our season ticket holders that their renewal forms have been sent out.
Renewal forms are due by Sunday, April 15th.
If season ticket holders have questions about any of the information they receive in the forms, please call the Musketeer office at 712-252-2116.
We appreciate your continued support of Musketeer Hockey!
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SEASON TICKET EXCHANGE POLICY
We'd like to remind our Season Ticket Holders that unused season tickets can be redeemed for any game in the second half of the 2011-2012 regular season (does not include playoffs).
As an added perk, if you know that you're going to be gone for a game in the second half, you can swap your tickets to that game for another game in advance.
To exchange your tickets, please go to the Tyson Events Center Box Office any time during normal business hours. We cannot exchange them at the Musketeer Office.
You must make your exchanges on a non-game day. The Box Office does not allow exchanges on game days.
Business hours at the Tyson Events Center Box Office are as follows:
Monday - Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm Saturday - 10:30am - 1:30pm
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GET READY FOR WEEKEND GAMES
With the Muskies clinching a playoff spot, look to musketeershockey.com and our facebook page as Jordan Berger will provide player and practice updates and a weekend preview of both weekend games.
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MUSKETEER COACH'S SHOW ON FOX SPORTS RADIO
Be sure to listen to the Musketeer Coach's show every Tuesday night on Fox Sports Radio 620 KMNS. Head Coach and GM Brett Larson and two players will swing by Bob Roe's from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM to talk Musketeer Hockey with Curtis Anderson and Jordan Berger.
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