Grizzlies To Hold Scrimmage Friday
October 7, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
West Valley City, Utah - Utah Grizzlies Head Coach and Director Hockey Operations Kevin Colley announced today that the team will hold an open scrimmage for the public Friday, October 10 at the E-Center at 7:00 p.m.
The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. The Grizzlies opened training camp today at the Acord Ice Center. Practice continues Wednesday at the E-Center. All practices are open to the public as well.
The Grizzlies are proud to be the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New York Islanders and their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport.
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
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
Friday, October 10; 7:00 p.m. Scrimmage, 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., TBD
Wednesday, October 15; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., TBD
Thursday, October 16; 10 a.m.-11 a.m., TBD
All end times approximate***
All practices open to the public***
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