Detroit Ignition Newsletter

March 27, 2008 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Detroit Ignition News Release


IGNITION VS IRONMEN ON FRIDAY!
The Detroit Ignition (19-7) will face the New Jersey Ironmen (13-14) on Friday, March 28 for the last time during the 2007-08 regular season. The club will look to even up their record with New Jersey, which currently stands at 1-2. A limited number of seats are still available, get yours by CLICKING HERE




GREEN JERSEY AUCTION CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY'S GAME
There is still time to bid on your favorite Ignition player's limited edition 2008 St. Patrick's Day jersey! The silent auction will continue through the first part of the Ignition game on March 28 - winners will be announced that night!






MARCH 28 IS RALLY TOWEL NIGHT!
Help make Compuware the toughest place to play in the MISL! Courtesy of Henry Ford Health System, the first 1,500 fans ages 13 and under will receive an Ignition rally towel to rev up the crowd! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS!




JAMAR BEASLEY NAMED MISL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK!
Ignition forward Jamar Beasley was named MISL Offensive Player of the Week following last weekend's game against California. Beasley scored an impressive 11 points with five goals against the Cougars. CLICK TO READ MORE!!





USED SOCCER EQUIPMENT DRIVE ON MARCH 28th!
The Ignition will be collecting used soccer equipment to donate to underprivileged children in Africa during the game on Friday, March 28th. The club is collecting full kits, soccer balls and shoes under size 8 - call 888-436-GOAL for more information on how you can help!


PLAYOFF UPDATE....
Coming into the weekend, Detroit's magic number is 2. One Detroit victory combined with one Baltimore Blast loss will lock down a playoff a berth straight to the semifinals. The Ignition can also clinch a first-round bye with two victories.



APRIL 4 - SALUTE OUR HEROES
On April 4th, we are dedicating our final regular season home game to our heroes of the Armed and Community services! Fans can arrive early and interact with trucks, troop carriers, lights, sirens, an inflatable mascot named "Sergeant Hoo Ha", the Army climbing wall and lots more! Purchase a ticket for this promotion and receive a special Ignition Heroes Camouflage Tshirt FREE! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO or CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!


PLAYOFF TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Playoff tickets are on sale now exclusively through the Detroit Ignition ticket office - special discounted group pricing is available! Call 888-436-GOAL today to reserve your seats early - you can follow the playoff race by visiting the MISL Website!!



2008 SOCCER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means 2008 Ignition Soccer Camps are forming now! Registration for this summer's camps has already begun - camp information and on-line registration is available by
CLICKING HERE!




CHANGE THE CHANNEL....
The remainder of the Ignition's home schedule will be broadcast live on Comcast Television, which is available on channel 900 for Comcast digital customers. Earlier Ignition games were broadcast on Comcast Local, which ceased operations on March 1, 2008.

Upcoming game schedule on Comcast Television:

  • Friday, March 28 vs. New Jersey Ironmen at 7:35 pm
  • Friday, April 4 vs. Milwaukee Wave at 7:35 pm


    • CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH THE IGNITION!
    Did you know you could have your birthday party at a Detroit Ignition game? The Ignition offers a birthday party package that includes 10 tickets to an Ignition game, two pieces of pizza and a soft drink for each guest - even a special visit from Ignition players, The Spark and Scorch, the team mascot! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!



    LIMITED NUMBER OF IGNITION TURF TIMES AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
    Would your youth soccer team like to play on the official playing field of the Detroit Ignition? Turf Time tournaments are organized prior to each Ignition home game - your team can even play at halftime!

    The club is currently looking for teams to play in the following tournaments:

    For April 4: U13 Girls FULL!
    For April 4: U14 Boys
    For Playoff Game A: U12 Boys

    WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR TURF TIMES DURING IGNITION PLAYOFF GAMES...

    call the Ignition at 888-436-GOAL for more info or
    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A TURF TIME FLYER


    MISL STANDINGS THROUGH GAMES OF 3/26/2008


    WANT TO BE AQUAFINA'S KID OF THE GAME?
    Do you live a healthy, active lifestyle, but still manage to have fun? Are you between the ages of 6 and 17? You might be Aquafina's next Kid of the Game! All you have to do is write a one-page essay on fun things you do to stay healthy, and you could be picked to win 15 tickets for you and your friends to a Detroit Ignition home game. Essays must be submitted at least three weeks before the game you select - winners will be notified two weeks in advance of their game. Please make sure you state which game your essay is being entered for.

    Email your essays to info@detroitignition.com with "Kid of the Game Contest" in the subject line or send them to:

    Detroit Ignition, 24901 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 710, Southfield, MI 48075

    UPCOMING COMMUNITY APPEARANCES

    Now is your chance to meet the Detroit Ignition! Come join us as we make appearances throughout the metro Detroit area. Interested in having the Ignition come out for a school assembly? Call the club's Community Relations department at 888-436-GOAL.

    Be sure to check out the community page at www.detroitignition.com for a schedule of upcoming appearances or to learn how to make your event unforgettable by requesting a player appearance. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE





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