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Barracudas Announce Agreement with Jacksonville Ice

May 16, 2007 - SPHL (SPHL)
Jacksonville Barracudas News Release


The Jacksonville Barracudas Hockey Club is excited to announce that they have reached an agreement that will make Jacksonville Ice the team's home venue for the 2007-08 hockey season.

"The entire organization is extremely excited to be able to call Jacksonville Ice home," said Barracudas' President and General Manager Gilles Richard. "Our fans fell in love with our team last season, and this announcement ensures that we will be able to bring the core of our team back for another run at the Championship. Hockey in North Florida is alive and well!"

Due to a scheduling conflict at the Veterans Memorial Arena, the Barracudas played Games Three and Four of the SPHL Championship Final at Jacksonville Ice in April. The Barracudas enjoyed incredible support at the facility, with the games selling out in a matter of days.

"The atmosphere and fan energy during the Finals was incredible, and reminded me of the old Jacksonville Bullets days," said Richard, who was a member of the Jacksonville Bullets in the 1990's, which was the last pro-team to call the building home. "The fans had a blast, and the players loved it. It's a small, intimate venue that gets very loud. It's going to be an incredible season for our fans and our team."

Additional seating will be added in order to accommodate a professional team for an entire season, however every seat available in Jacksonville Ice will be extremely close to the ice, giving spectators a uniquely exciting vantage point.

"Its very exciting for the front office as well, as the organization now assumes more control of our product, allowing us to offer some of the promotions that the Jacksonville sports fan has grown accustomed to," Richard added, "The facility may not be as polished as what our fans are used to, but the entertainment value of our games is going to be incredibly high."

The Barracudas will be taking reservations and deposits on season tickets immediately. The availability for seating is going to be extremely limited, so fans interested in season tickets are encouraged to call the Barracudas office to reserve a seat.

Fans may visit the Barracudas website at www.jaxcudas.com for more information on season tickets. They can also call the Barracudas' office at 904-367-1423 or email david@go-cudas.com to sign up today.



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