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Blaze Continue Homestand on Friday and Saturday

October 27, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bloomington Blaze News Release


The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, host a familiar rival as the Quad City Mallards invade U.S. Cellular Coliseum for Central Hockey League action on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Blaze are coming off a season-opening 5-4 overtime victory over the Dayton Gems last Saturday, while on the same night, the Mallards dropped a 5-1 decision to the visiting Rapid City Rush. Opening face-off is at 7:05 both Friday and Saturday evening.

Friday is Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips Family Night, when for the second straight game fans can purchase a Family 4 Pack (four tickets, four hot dogs, four chips, four drinks) for only $25. The special Family 4 Pack price is available only at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum box office. Saturday is Bobak's Sausage Free Food Night, when all fans in attendance will receive a free hot dog, chips and drink courtesy of Bobak's, Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips and Pepsi.

ROSTER MOVES: The Blaze placed goaltender Marco Emond on the 10-day injured reserve list, retroactive to Sunday, due to a concussion he suffered in overtime during the Blaze season opener on Saturday. The Blaze on Thursday signed goaltender Zane Kalemba, a 25-year-old native of Saddle Brook, New Jersey who played 19 games in 2010-11, his first professional season. Kalemba played one game with the CHL's Missouri Mavericks, with the remaining contests split between Elmira, Reading and Stockton in the ECHL. During his junior season at Princeton University, Kalemba was named the ECAC Player and Goalie of the Year and was a Top Ten Finalist for the 2009 Hobey Baker Award, given to the nation's top collegiate hockey player. Also on Thursday, the Blaze waived goaltender Dan Venet, who did not see action in the Blaze opener.

COMING UP: The Blaze conclude the season-opening five-game homestand next weekend with a pair of contests and the opportunity for one lucky fan to win a car!

--On Friday, November 4, the Blaze face the Evansville IceMen on Penny Pincher Date Night, when fans can buy one reserved ticket and get another free. Fans can also buy any combo meal and receive another combo meal of equal or lesser value free.

--On Saturday, November 5, the Blaze host the Rapid City Rush in the first of five meetings this season. During the game, the largest giveaway in the history of U.S. Cellular Coliseum will take place, as Extreme Motors presents the Great Car Giveaway Night. One lucky fan will drive away in a new $17,000 2012 Hyundai Accent courtesy of Extreme Motors! No purchase necessary, and all official rules and details can be found at www.uscellularcoliseum.com or at the Coliseum box office. In addition, next Saturday is the Clare House Food Drive, when fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Clare House Food Pantry. For each food item donated at the doors, fans will receive one entry (limit five) for the Extreme Motors Great Car Giveaway!

--When the Blaze return home on Saturday, November 19, they'll welcome a special guest, Disney Channel star Zendaya Coleman, who plays Rocky Blue on "Shake It Up." Zendaya will be signing autographs and meeting fans in the concourse from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. before and during the game against the Dayton Gems. There's a limit of one autograph per person, and 8 X 10 color photos of Zendaya will be available to purchase for just $5.

The Bloomington Blaze play in the 14-team Central Hockey League, a AA-level professional circuit. A complete schedule and other information is available at www.bloomingtonblaze.com, and tickets are available at the Coliseum box office or by calling 309-434-2980.



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