Cyclones receive assist from Columbia Inferno
October 19, 2005 - SPHL (SPHL)
Twin City Cyclones News Release
The Pee Dee Cyclones of the Southern Professional Hockey League have new neighbors to the west in the Columbia Inferno of the ECHL. Such is the case as the Cyclones prepare for their inaugural season at the Florence Civic Center. In previous years, the Florence Civic Center and the Columbia Inferno worked together to assist each other when a conflict in scheduling arose at either location. "We're delighted to have the opportunity to continue this great relationship", said Civic Center General Manager Kendall Wall. The first assist from the Inferno comes tomorrow (Thursday, October 20th) when the Pee Dee Cyclones travel to Columbia for a 12:30PM practice while the Florence Civic Center hosts the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce's City-County Luncheon and "ShowBiz 2005."
Rick Woodard, General Manager of the Columbia Inferno, agrees with Kendall Wall. "Even though we play in different hockey leagues it is important to support each other", Woodard said. "We will help the Cyclones on days when the ice isn't available in Florence and they will reciprocate whenever we have a problem in Columbia."
"Rick Woodard is no stranger to hockey in Florence", said Kendall Wall. "In 1997, Rick was very instrumental in recruiting hockey to the Pee Dee Region and last spring was a driving force to keep hockey as a permanent tenant here at the Florence Civic Center with the signing of the Cyclones. He understands the importance of improving the quality of life for Florence and we appreciate his hard work for our community."
"The Cyclones are very appreciative of the cooperation with the Inferno", said Cyclones General Manager Jim Riggs. "We hope this is the beginning of a great relationship with the Columbia Inferno organization. I was around for the beginning of the ECHL (1988/89) and have always been impressed with the management the league and its member clubs."
Cyclones Tickets Notes:
* Cyclones season ticket holders can pick-up their season tickets at the Pee Dee Cyclones office located inside the Florence Civic Center on the lower level of the building. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5:30PM.
* Individual game tickets remain on sale at the Florence Civic Center for the Cyclones Home Opening Weekend. A reminder of the "Opening Weekend Special" sponsored by the Florence Morning News. All 200 & 400 level tickets are only $5.00 when purchased by the end of business on October 27th.
*Cyclones Season Tickets remain on sale at the Cyclones office located on the lower level of the Florence Civic Center. $10.00 from every season ticket sold before the opening weekend will be donated to the American Red Cross to benefit the hurricane victims from this past summer.
The Pee Dee Cyclones will open their inaugural 2005-06 hockey season this week, on the road, with back to back games in scenic Fayetteville, North Carolina taking on the Fayetteville FireAntz. Both games will be played at the Crown Coliseum and kick-off the season long I-95 Challenge Cup between the two SPHL teams.
The Cyclones Home Opening Weekend at the Florence Civic Center is Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th. On Friday, October 28th the world famous "Zooperstars" will perform and the first 2500 in attendance will receive free magnetic schedules sponsored by SCE&G. On Saturday, October 29th their will be a Halloween Costume Contest and the first 2500 fans will receive free Cyclones pennants. And a post-game "Skate with the Cyclones" will take place following the game. Season tickets for the Pee Dee Cyclones 2005-06 inaugural season at the Florence Civic Center are on sale at the Cyclones office or by calling 843-432-1234.
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