WHL Tri-City Americans

Ams Announce Leadership Group

Published on September 23, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release


Kennewick, WA - The Tri-City Americans head coach Don Nachbaur today has announced that 20-year-old Marcus Jonasen will serve as captain again for the second straight season. Jonasen will be joined by veterans Shawn Belle, Dylan Stanley and Clayton Stoner. The foursome will also be supported by Brett Festerling, Logan Stephenson, Luke Hewitt, Matt Schneider, Ryan Costanzo and Aaron Boogaard.

"The biggest and perhaps best obstacle a coach can have is to identify his leaders," said Nachbaur. This was no problem here."

"We have expanded the leadership group and every one of them is loaded with character and can lead," continued Nachbaur. "Each individual brings a different element to the rink. This supporting cast of leadership will all alternate at times to share in responsibility."

The Americans will open their 17th season tomorrow night in Cranbrook, B.C. against the Kootenay Ice. The game can be heard live on 97.9 Cool FM beginning at 5:45 pm with the Farmers Insurance Warm Up Show. Game time is 6 pm PDT.

Single game tickets are on sale from 9am to 5 pm weekdays at the Three Rivers Coliseum box office, all Tickets West outlets including Red Lion Hotels. Fans can order tickets by phone, call 1.800.325 SEAT or visit www.ticketswest.com . The Americans home opener is Saturday, October 2nd at 7:05 pm against the Kamloops Blazers. Over 4,200 tickets have already been sold for the home inaugural.

Single game ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62 and older), $10 youth (3-17) and students with ASB cards. Walk up fans will be subject to an additional 25-cent facility fee on each ticket purchase. As an added bonus, parking is free for the first time in club history. Fans can also save money by using their Sun Mart Rewards Card and sit in the Sun Mart Section for just $11. Visit any Tri-Cities area Sun Mart for details.

Americans fans can avoid the facility fee by purchasing a season ticket or a 7-game or 18-game flex pack. These can be purchase Monday through Friday at the Americans office on the lower level of the Coliseum. For information call 509.736.0606, ext. 253.

Friendly reminder to all season ticket holders, tickets can be picked up at the Tri-City Americans office

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