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Grizzlies Announce Training Camp Schedule

October 2, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


West Valley City, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies today released their schedule for the 2008-2009 training camp, which will open Tuesday, October 7 at 10 a.m. at the Acord Ice Center before reverting to the E-Center Wednesday, October 8. All practices are open to the public. A complete schedule is located at the bottom of this release.

The Grizzlies are proud to be the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New York Islanders and their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport.

Players and coaches will be available to the media on their way off the ice following every practice. For more information, contact Adrian Denny in the Grizzlies media relations department at (801) 835-8989.

Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Colley will announce his training camp roster prior to camp opening Tuesday.

The Grizzlies open the 2008-2009 season Saturday, October 18 at Idaho. The home opening weekend for Utah is Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25 versus Alaska at the E-Center.

The Utah Grizzlies, of the ECHL, celebrate their 15th anniversary season in 2008-2009. Owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group, the Grizzlies enter their second season and sixth overall as an affiliate of the New York Islanders. South Jordan resident and former Islander Kevin Colley enters his first season as the Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations after serving as Jason Christie's Assistant Coach in 2007-2008 as the team advanced to the National Conference Finals. The Grizzlies play all home games at the E-Center of West Valley City, which hosted hockey during the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Training Camp Schedule

Sunday, October 5; Los Angeles Kings versus San Jose Sharks, 7:05 p.m., E-Center

Monday, October 6; Physical exams and Player headshots

Tuesday, October 7; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Acord Ice Center

Wednesday, October 8; 10 a.m.- 11 a.m., E-Center

Thursday, October 9; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

Friday, October 10; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

Saturday, October 11; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

Monday, October 13; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

Tuesday, October 14; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

Wednesday, October 15; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

Thursday, October 16; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., E-Center

All end times approximate***

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