Detroit celebrates their championship in front of 4,000 plus at Compuware
April 3, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Plymouth, Mich., - April 3, 2009) - Although the league champions had already been named, nearly 4,300 fans packed in to Compuware Arena tonight to cheer on the Ignition as they played their last home game of the season. With streamers and confetti at the ready, everyone was on the edge of their seat as the visiting Chicago Storm tried to spoil the party, closing a four-point gap in less than two minutes to send the game into a sudden-death overtime.
Midfielder Tino Scicluna scored the game-winning shot at 6:15 of the extra period, sending the standing-room only crowd into a frenzy. Following the trophy presentation, the Ignition took time to thank the fans with their trademark lap around the arena. Ignition goalkeeper and fan favorite Danny Waltman skipped the champagne-filled locker room to visit with every single fan left in the arena- at the time of this release, nearly 45 minutes after the game, Waltman continues taking pictures and signing autographs for those who have supported the team all year.
The Ignition will conclude their season this Sunday, April 5 when they take on the New Jersey Ironmen in Newark.
The Detroit Ignition is a charter member of the Xtreme Soccer League, and began the
team's third season in December 2008 after completing the 2007-08 season as
regular-season champions of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Information regarding
Ignition season, group, and individual tickets can be obtained by calling the club
at 1-888-436-GOAL (4625), by visiting the team's official Internet property,
www.detroitignition.com
The Detroit Ignition is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hantz Group. The Hantz Group is a full-service financial holding company with 24 locations in Michigan and Ohio serving over 20,000 clients with over $2.0 billion in assets under management. With over 500 employees the full service company provides financial planning, tax planning, investment products, and mortgages through its affiliates.
Xtreme Soccer League Stories from April 3, 2009
- Detroit celebrates their championship in front of 4,000 plus at Compuware - Detroit Ignition
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