Blaze Fall in Final Pre-Season Contest

Published on October 16, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bloomington Blaze News Release


The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illni Credit Union, concluded the pre-season exhibition schedule with a 2-0 loss to the Evansville IceMen on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.

Evansville scored first with 6:40 remaining in the opening period when Nicklas Lindberg tallied, assisted by Malcolm Gwilliam. The IceMen sealed the game with a power play goal with 10:58 left in the third period when Matt Pierce deflected a drive, with assists from Lindberg and John Ronan.

Marco Emond went the distance in goal for the Blaze, stopping 29 of 31 shots. Bryan Gillis stopped all 47 Blaze shots to earn the shutout.

The Blaze conclude the pre-season 0-2, while Evansville won both exhibitions on the schedule. The Blaze open the regular season at home on Saturday, October 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the Dayton Gems on "Economic Stimulus Night," with four tickets, four hot dogs, four chips and four drinks are available for only $25.

All Blaze games during the 2011-2012 regular and post-season can be heard live on WJBC.com. Fans may also subscribe to a video feed that will contain the Blaze broadcast through the Central Hockey League web site, www.centralhockeyleague.com.

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The new Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, will be playing in the 14-team Central Hockey League. Bloomington will be in the league's Turner (Northern) Conference along with the Fort Wayne Komets, Dayton Gems, Quad City Mallards, Missouri Mavericks, Rapid City Rush, and Evansville IceMen.

2011-2012 tickets are now on sale by calling the Blaze office at 309-434-2980. Offices are located inside U.S. Cellular Coliseum, located at 101 S. Madison Street in downtown Bloomington.

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