Arizona Sundogs Weekly Update
October 17, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Arizona Sundogs are in Rapid City, South Dakota for a pair of preseason tune-ups against the Rush before starting their sixth Central Hockey League season on Friday at Tim's Toyota Center.
-- THIS WEEK'S GAMES --
Monday at Rapid City Rush, 5:35 PM PST (Preseason Exhibition)
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Rapid City, South Dakota
Broadcast: n/a
Tuesday at Rapid City Rush, 5:35 PM PST (Preseason Exhibition)
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Rapid City, South Dakota
Broadcast: n/a
Friday vs. Laredo Bucks, 7:05 PM PST
Tim's Toyota Center - Prescott Valley, Arizona
Broadcast: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV (http://chltv.neulion.com)
Saturday vs. Laredo Bucks, 7:05 PM PST
Tim's Toyota Center - Prescott Valley, Arizona
Broadcast: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV (http://chltv.neulion.com)
The sixth season of Arizona Sundogs hockey begins on Friday against the Laredo Bucks. Arizona is coming off their first playoff appearance in three years, while the Bucks missed the postseason for the first time in their nine-year history. The Sundogs were eliminated in the opening round by Bossier-Shreveport in four games last season. This is the first contest of a five-game homestand for the Sundogs to begin the 2011-12 season.
-- NOTES FOR THE WEEK --
Sundogs head coach Marco Pietroniro is one win away from the 150th of his career. The Sundogs return three of their top five scorers from last season in Kyle Hood (69 points), Luke Erickson (63 points), and Tyler Butler (46 points). The Sundogs are 3-2-0 in season openers in franchise history.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Their sixth season is brought to you by Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel. The year begins on October 21st when the Sundogs host the Laredo Bucks. The Sundogs will also host the 2012 CHL All-Star Game in January. Season tickets, mini-plan, and single-game ticket information is now available by calling (928) 759-6600 or visiting arizonasundogs.com.
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