Eimskip Port-To-Port Challenge Returns
January 4, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
ST. JOHN'S, NL (January 4, 2016) - The St. John's IceCaps, Portland Pirates and international shipping company Eimskip today announced details of the 2nd annual Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge between the American Hockey League rivals.
Eimskip, which has offices in both port cities, returns as the title partner of the Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge Cup - awarded to the team that finishes with the best win-loss record in the four contests between the IceCaps and Pirates. The IceCaps won the inaugural crown last season.
The IceCaps launch a two-game home series versus the Pirates Friday and Saturday night at Mile One Centre. Puck drop for both games is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. E.T. Catch all the action with broadcaster Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com and 930 Kixx Country, or watch online at www.ahllive.com. Pregame show begins a half hour before puck drop.
The complete Eimskip Port-to-Port Challenge Cup schedule is as follows (all times NST):
- Friday, January 8: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps - 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 9: Portland Pirates @ St. John's IceCaps - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 27: St. John's IceCaps @ Portland Pirates - 8:30 p.m.
- Friday, January 29: St. John's IceCaps @ Portland Pirates - 8:30 p.m.
Tickets to all remaining IceCaps home games are still available. Purchases can be made in person at the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 709-576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
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