Gorillas Announce Home Opener
Published on July 27, 2005 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
[Amarillo, TX]- The Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that the team's first home game of the 2005-06 season will be held Saturday, October 22nd at 7pm at the Amarillo Civic Center.
The club will play host to the defending Southern Conference champion Laredo Bucks. The matchup will include the only two franchises in the CHL that have qualified for the playoffs in each of the last three seasons.
The entire CHL schedule will be released on Thursday at 2 pm Central time.
"We're very excited to get the 2005-06 season underway." General Manager Darren McLean said, "Coach Ferras has done a great job building a winner the last three seasons and we're looking to expand upon those successes. Getting an opportunity to host Laredo, the team that knocked us out of the playoffs last year, is something that we're very much looking forward to as well."
Taco Villa will be the title sponsor for opening night. All fans in attendance will receive a 2005-06 Magnet Schedule courtesy of Taco Villa.
Gorillas to Play Two Exhibition Games in Colorado
The Gorillas will be playing two exhibition games prior to the season. The dates are set for October 15th and 16th and will be played in Colorado against the defending CHL champion Eagles.
"This will be an outstanding opportunity to get the group of guys out of town and in a competitive atmosphere." Head Coach Joe Ferras added, "We will have a chance to skate for two days against one of the top teams in all of AA hockey. It will be a great litmus test for our young players and will get them ready for the level of competition that we are going to face throughout the season."
Season tickets and corporate partnerships for the 2005-06 season are now available. Contact the Amarillo Gorillas office at (806) 242-PUCK (7825) for more information.
Central Hockey League Stories from July 27, 2005
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