Bats Announce Preseason Schedule
September 28, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Austin Ice Bats News Release
The Austin Ice Bats of the Central Hockey League today announced the schedule for the teamÂ’s upcoming training camp, with the first on-ice practice sessions to take place Monday, October 11th at Chaparral Ice Center. (A complete training camp schedule is attached to this release).
The Ice Bats will host a preseason exhibition game against the Southeast Division rival Corpus Christi Rayz, beginning at 7:35pm on Friday, October 15th at the Travis County Expo Center. The game is open to the public for general admission seating, with a requested donation to Ice Bats ChildrenÂ’s Charities and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Every fan in attendance that donates at least $5 will also receive a ticket to a future Ice Bats regular season home game.
The Ice Bats currently have ten players officially under contract for the coming season. The team expects to welcome between 20 and 25 players to training camp, with the roster to be pared to a maximum of 18 for the start of the season.
The Ice Bats are preparing for their ninth season of play at the Travis County Expo Center. The Bats will open the season with three home games October 22nd through the 24th, against Southeast Division rivals Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley and Laredo.
Season tickets and corporate partnerships are currently available for the upcoming season. Once again, free Belfry Club membership is included with all full-season packages, and free parking with all full-season and 16-game ticket plans.
Fans may call the Ice Bats ticket office at (512) 927-PUCK, or log onto the teamÂ’s website at www.icebats.com for more information.
AUSTIN ICE BATS – 2004 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE
(Times and sites subject to change. All practices open to the public.)
Sun., Oct 10th 1pm Meetings & Physicals
Mon., Oct. 11th 10am-noon Practice at Chaparral Ice Center* 1:30-3:30pm Practice at Chaparral Ice Center*
Tues., Oct. 12th 11:30am-12:30pm Practice at Chaparral Ice Center* 1-3pm Practice at Chaparral Ice Center*
Wed., Oct. 13th 10am-noon Practice at Chaparral Ice Center* 1:30-3:30pm Practice at Chaparral Ice Center*
Thur., Oct. 14th 10am-11am Practice at Travis Co. Expo Center
Fri., Oct. 15th 10am-11am Pregame Skate at Travis Co. Expo Center 7:35pm Preseason Game vs. Corpus Christi (Travis Co. Expo Center)
Sat., Oct. 16th 10am-noon Practice at Travis Co. Expo Center
Sun., Oct. 17th 10am-noon Practice at Travis Co. Expo Center
* (Chaparral Ice Center is located at 14200 N. IH-35, near Wells Branch Pkwy.)
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