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Blaze return to Salt Lake City after victory

January 29, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze will return to Salt Lake City this afternoon at 4:10 p.m. MT on Delta Airlines after recording a 48-35 victory against the two-time champion, San Jose SaberCats, in their first-ever game on Saturday night.

Fans are encouraged to come greet the team after their outstanding performance in their debut game.

Joe Germaine connected on 17-of-28 passes for 199 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions as the Utah Blaze (1-0) upset the heavily-favored, ArenaBowl-favorite San Jose SaberCats (0-1) at HP Pavilion on Saturday.

Germaine, who earned Offensive Player of the Game, tossed two touchdowns to the Ironman of the Game, WR/DB Orshawante Bryant and added two second-half touchdowns to Burley. Bryant finished with four receptions for 65 yards and two touchdowns and 4.0 tackles on defense.

Defensive specialist Kelvin Hunter earned Defensive Player of the Game by tallying 5.0 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception in the end zone to stop a San Jose drive.

Don't be left out for the season opener against the Dallas Desperados next Saturday, February 4 at 7 p.m. Single-game tickets for all eight home games are on sale now. Tickets are available at www.utahblaze.com, the Delta Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (801) 325-SEAT or at all Ticketmaster outlets.

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