WHL Tri-City Americans

Americans 9th annual Skills Competition A Success

Published on January 27, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release


Kennewick, WA – The 9th annual Tri-City Americans/MDA Skills Competition was held Saturday, January 24th in the Tri-Cities Coliseum an a total of $6,024 was raised and will be donated in its entirety to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Americans split the team into two squads as Team Belle defeated Team Stanley 14- 11. The fastest time recorded skating was Cody McMullin with a lap time of 13.80. Ian McDonald proved the most accurate shot by hitting three of four targets in a 20 second span. Goaltender Carey Price won the shootout showdown. The radar gun misfired and the fastest shot competition had to be canceled.

A special thank you goes out to Brad Barker and his staff from Outback Steakhouse for providing the dinner with all the money being donated to MDA.

Adding to the excitement of the event, members of the Tri-Cities Hurricanes Mite rep team joined the Americans on ice for the competition.

"We are pleased to continue our long time support of MDA and we thank our fans and Brad Barker of Outback Steakhouse for their continuing support of this worthy cause," said Americans general manager Bob Tory.

The U.S. Division leading Americans return to action this Friday, January 30th at 7:05 pm in the Tri-Cities Coliseum against the Kamloops Blazers. It's Tri-City Herald Family Night presented by Clover Island Inn. A family of four (two adults and two children) will get an $85 value for just $49 with a coupon from Tuesday's or Friday's Herald.

Tickets are available at the Coliseum box office without service charge from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or up through game time on game days. Charge by phone anytime by calling Tickets West at 1.800.325.SEAT. or online at www.ticketswest.com.

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