
Home Opener Revealed
July 26, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Bloomington Thunder News Release
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois - The BloomingtonThunder, in connection with the United States Hockey League, are pleased toannounce the release of their 2016 Home Opener. The season will kick off forthe Central Illinois USHL program on Saturday, September 24 when they drop thepuck at 7 p.m. with the Muskegon Lumberjacks. The announcement comes Tuesdaymorning as the league wide opener schedule becomes public.
TheThunder hope to improve on an immensely successful 2015-16 campaign. The teamwas one win shy of the Clark Cup Final and produced an impressive post seasonrun, knocking off the Anderson Cup Champion Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in theEastern Conference Semifinal. Now entering their third season with a crop ofreturners and newcomers, fronted by captain Tarek Baker (University of Wisconsin) the Thunder have their sightsset even higher.
Seasonticket and partial ticket packages are available for purchase through theThunder front office. Head to our season ticket page for all the informationand benefits on our different packages to find one that fits for you. Get avoucher pack and have the flexibility to pick and choose your dates with nostrings attached. Individual ticket sales will be released at a later date.
TheThunder will release the full schedule with the USHL on Wednesday morning at 10a.m. Stay tuned to the Thunder's social media and BloomingtonThunder.com for afull release.
SEASON TICKETS: Tickets are nowon sale for the 2016-17 season with the Thunder as they look for their secondconsecutive post season run. Bloomington's tickets begin at $240 and also offeryouth prices as low as $150. Also, take a look at our mini packs for someflexible alternatives. The Thunder offer 15, 8, and 6 game packages. For more information call(309) 434-2980 or visit BloomingtonThunder.com. ------=_Part_4596097_1185051158.1469546788188
United States Hockey League Stories from July 26, 2016
- Capitols Defend Cheese Cup Title in Home Opener - Madison Capitols
- Home Opener Revealed - Bloomington Thunder
- Gamblers Home Opener Set - Green Bay Gamblers
- Lumberjacks Set for 2016-2017 Home Opener - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Stampede Set to Host Tri-City in Home Opener on September 24 - Sioux Falls Stampede
- Steel to Open Season Sept.24 Against Green Bay - Chicago Steel
- Black Hawks Home Opener October 8th - Waterloo Black Hawks
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