Gorillas Weekend Preview
November 15, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Amarillo, TX - The Amarillo Gorillas will try to get win number two on the season this weekend, as they head into a home-and-home set with the New Mexico Scorpions. Coming into the weekend, Amarillo sits five points behind the Scorpions in the Southwest division who are currently in third place.
Amarillo is 0-1-1 against the Scorpions this year, losing last weekend in New Mexico and the weekend before via shootout in Amarillo. Friday night's game will be played in New Mexico and will be broadcast for the public at Beef O'Brady's as part of the Gorillas 'Home Away From Home' promotion. Both teams will then return to Amarillo for Saturday night's contest at the Amarillo Civic Center. The Gorillas will welcome the Maverick Boys and Girls Club as their 'Non-Profit Organization of the Night', and will honor the men and women who serve our country as part of our Military Appreciation Night. On Saturday night, the Gorillas will feature specialty jerseys (1980 Team USA themed) that will be auctioned off at the end of the game.
This Weekend:
Friday Nov. 16th - Amarillo @ New Mexico, 8:15 PM CST
Radio - 1010 AM The Canyon
Video - www.centralhockeyleague.com (CHL Network)
Home Away From Home Broadcast - Beef O'Brady's (34th and Coulter)
Gorillas fans come out and enjoy the Gorillas with your fellow fans at Beef O'Brady's Restaurant.
Saturday Nov. 17th - New Mexico @ Amarillo, Amarillo Civic Center, 7:05 PM
Radio - 1010 AM The Canyon
Video - www.centralhockeyleague.com (CHL Network)
Military Appreciation Night -
Saturday night's contest will be the Gorillas Military Appreciation Night, where we honor those who serve our country. Military personnel are invited to attend the game, and they can pick up a specially priced ticket at the Gorillas Office (1934 Civic Circle). The Gorillas will be wearing specialty jerseys on Saturday night (1980 Team USA hockey theme) which will be auctioned off after the game. Also, the first 1,000 fans to the game will receive game pucks courtesy of AquaOne.
FUN FOR THE WHOLE GROUP:
This season bring your group out to the Gorillas game for a night of fun and entertainment. Whether you're a business looking to have a night out for your employees, celebrating a birthday party, or just a group of people looking for an excuse to get out and have some fun, we've got the group package for you. You can get your group tickets for as little as $8 per ticket! For more information call the Gorillas office at 242-PUCK.
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