Cracker-Cats and RedHawks open season Thursday at 7:05
May 17, 2006 - Northern League (NL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
The 96 game 2006 Northern League season opens up on four fronts on Thursday, May 18 including the 'Cats home opener at TELUS Field at 7:05 PM.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, managed by legendary Northern League skipper Doug Siminuc, will provide the opposition for the first 4 games. The pitching match up for the series is as follows:
Thursday May 18, 2006 7:05 PM
Cracker-Cats RHP Reggie Rivard vs. Fargo-Moorhead Brandon Culp
Friday May 19, 2006 7:05 PM
Cracker-Cats RHP Brett Lawson vs. Fargo-Moorhead RHP Josh Steven
Saturday May 20, 2006 7:05 PM
Cracker-Cats LHP Brad Bissell vs. Fargo-Moorhead RHP Brandon Goltz
Sunday May 21, 2006 1:35 PM
Cracker-Cats RHP Jeff Little vs. Fargo-Moorhead RHP Todd George
The defending Northern League Champions Gary SouthShore RailCats will close out the 'Cats first home stand of the season. Start times are:
Monday May 22, 2006 1:35 PM
Tuesday May 23, 2006 7:05 PM
Wednesday May 24, 2006 1:35 PM
The Fargo Roster includes 12 returning players from the 2005 team that sported a record-setting 68-27 won-loss record.
The Cracker-Cats will start the season with 21 players, 13 newcomers, and 9 returning players.
The Cracker-Cats concluded the six game Alberta spring training tour, with the Calgary Vipers, splitting the series with 3 wins a piece.
Following Thursday's season opener, the first post game concert will take place featuring "Dash Riprock and the Original Kit Kats," on the TELUS Field sound stage.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or by calling the 'Cats Ticket office at 423-2255, or at the door.
Northern League Stories from May 17, 2006
- Cracker-Cats and RedHawks open season Thursday at 7:05 - Edmonton Capitals
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