Bombers to Hold Opening Night Extravaganza

Published on October 13, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


HOORAY FOR OPENING NIGHT!!!: The Dayton Bombers have announced that they will be kicking off their 2003-2004 ECHL (America's Premier AA Hockey League) campaign with an Opening Night Extravaganza at 7:00 p.m. this Saturday, October 18 against the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. Ticket sales are moving at a brisk pace. Below is a quick list of some of the festivities planned as part of this special event:

- The Dayton Bombers will be giving away Bomber "Banger Sticks" to every fan in attendance, courtesy of Value City Furniture, Advance Auto Parts, Pontiac, and WTUE-FM.

- Prior to the game (4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.), a "Tailgate Bash" will take place on the concourse outside of Gate 3 at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, featuring a live remote courtesy of WTUE-FM, music, beverages, and other prize-winning activities and fun for all ages.

- In addition to the Bomber "Banger Stick" Promotional Giveaway, the first 5000 fans in attendance will also receive a Dayton Bombers' 2003-2004 Magnetic Schedule, compliments of TravelPlex, Trane Heating & Air Conditioning, and Two Men & A Truck.

- The Dayton Bombers' game, Jamie Ling's debut as Head Coach, launches the team's 13th season in the ECHL- America's Premier AA Hockey League and is the first of 11 head-to-head clashes against the intrastate rival Cincinnati Cyclones. Five of the head-to-head meetings throughout the season will be played at the Ervin J. Nutter Center.

"I'D LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU ...": Dayton Bombers fans can get the chance to meet the new 2003-2004 Dayton Bombers' players at the Mall at Fairfield Commons on Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. The new team will be announced at Center Court (Entrance A by JC Penney, lower level). Season ticketholders can pick up their season tickets at this time.

BIG MAN IN TOWN: The Dayton Bombers will have a familiar face at the players' bench come Saturday, albeit in a newer role. Jamie Ling, who wore a Bombers' sweater as a player from 1998-2003 and also served in the capacity of player/assistant coach, will make his professional regular season head coaching debut on Saturday against the Cyclones. Ling, a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia who spent his formative hockey years in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, was known as a fierce competitor during his seven-year professional career. A four-year college hockey product of the University of Notre Dame, Ling began his Bombers' tenure during the 1998-1999 season and quickly became one of the Bombers' most popular and productive performers. Ling finished his Bombers' playing career first in franchise career goals (132), short-handed goals (17), game-winning goals (23), and first goals (22). He is a three-time winner (1999-2001) of the ECHL's Sportsmanship Award and a two-time ECHL All-Star Game Participant (once as a starter and once as a captain).

BOMBERS' PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR WEEK:

Monday, October 13, 2003- PRACTICE at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 14, 2003- PRACTICE at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Wednesday, October 15, 2003- PRACTICE at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Thursday, October 16, 2003- PRACTICE at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Friday, October 17, 2003- PRACTICE at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) TRAINING CAMP ENDS

Saturday, October 18, 2003- 10:00 a.m. pre-game skate; 7:00 p.m. home opener at Ervin J. Nutter Center against the Cincinnati Cyclones

Single game tickets for all Dayton Bombers' 2003-2004 home regular season games, including the Opening Night Extravaganza on Oct. 18, are on sale now. Tickets are available for purchase at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Box Office, at www.daytonbombers.com, by calling (937) 775-4747, or at any Ticketmaster location.

Season tickets for the 2003-2004 campaign (with some as low as $180) in addition to Flex Ticket and Corporate Marketing Programs are also available through the Dayton Bombers' office by calling (937) 775-4747.

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