ICE Face Fairbanks Grizzlies
May 6, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Colorado Crush News Release
The Colorado ICE (3-3) face the Fairbanks Grizzlies (3-3) this Saturday, May 9th at 7 p.m. (MTN time) at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO. The winner of this contest will solidify second place in the Pacific Division. The ICE and the Grizzlies previously met at the Budweiser Events Center on April 18th, 2009 with the ICE winning 61-30. The Grizzlies are coming off a hard 72-35 home loss to the Billings Outlaws. The ICE are also coming off of a tough loss after a controversial touchdown was scored by the Omaha Beef with 0.4 seconds remaining, giving a final score of 70-68. The heartbreaking loss snapped the ICE winning streak of three games. The Grizzlies feature a strong offense lead by WR Lonnie Sanders who currently leads the league in receiving yards (509) with 13 touchdowns. ICE DB Quentin Womack is currently amongst the league leaders in tackles, averaging more than 6 per contest.
It's Ladies Night at the Colorado ICE! This Saturday's game against the Fairbanks Grizzlies is "Ladies Night" in honor of Mother's Day. The first 500 moms to arrive to the arena will receive a FREE Mother's Day Flower and a chance to win a deluxe spa package! Bring the whole family and join the Colorado ICE in celebrating Mom!
A Day in the Life of Ryan Palmer... IFL Blog The Indoor Football League and the Colorado ICE have proudly partnered to bring you the exclusive player blog, "A Day in the Life of..." by ICE LB #51 Ryan Palmer, featured on the IFL website, goifl.com. Each week Ryan Palmer will give fans an inside look at life as an ICE player. The blog can be read by going to the IFL website at goifl.com and accessing the drop-down Players menu, or by clicking on the link available on the ICE homepage at TheColoradoIce.com
Roster Updates ICE RB #4 Terry Washington suffered a knee injury in the ICE's previous game against the Omaha Beef on May 2nd and will not be playing against the Grizzlies this Saturday. DL #94 Jeff Spletzer has also suffered a knee injury and will not be playing.
ICE Game Program Profits Donated to Football Youth All Colorado ICE game programs will now be available for FREE at all ICE home games. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Colorado ICE Kids Camp Scholarship Fund. Funds will provide scholarships for underprivileged children to attend the Colorado ICE Kids Football camp, June 29th - July 1st. Each ICE game program is customized to the week's game and includes a "Featured Player" section, previous game photos, updated ICE and opponent roster information, today's game notes, and more!
Live Broadcast for all ICE Games All ICE games (both home and road games) can be seen via live video broadcast on the Internet at B2 network (B2tv.com). Listen to former NFL RB Tony Davis call the live radio play-by-play for all games on Northern Colorado's ESPN affiliate KJMP AM 870. Do not miss any of the ICE's 2009 season!
Coaches Show Live Every Wednesday at Nordy's BBQ!! Come join us every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at Nordys BBQ, just south of the Budweiser Events Center at 4360 St. Cloud Drive, for the LIVE coaches show on Northern Colorado's ESPN affiliate KJMP AM 870. Come meet coach Collins Sanders, ICE players, special guests, and Nordy's Happy Hour food and drinks.
ICE Players Featured Weekly on Big Country 97.9 FM We have stars both on and off the field! Standout offensive lineman #79 Mason "Big Country" Barrett is in the studio live EVERY Thursday at 8:00 am on the 97.9 FM Scott and Sadie Morning Show. Mason has developed quite a following...we hope he does not bolt for Hollywood before the playoffs begin. Also, starting this week, #7 ICE QB Justin Holland will be featured on every Friday morning show at 8:00 am on 97.9 FM. During both shows, listeners have a chance to win free ICE tickets, so tune in and check it out!
ICE Replica Jersey Sale, $10 off during this Saturday's Game This Saturday, May 9th only, all ICE replica jerseys will be $10 off! Be sure to also check out the great selection of ICE t-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats and other ICE collectables at the ICE merchandise stand during all home games at the Budweiser Events Center. Plus, a limited number of new 2009 Colorado ICE IFL game balls will be for sale at each game. Get yours before they are gone!
Indoor Football League Stories from May 6, 2009
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- Roughnecks / Hammerheads To Use Pink Footballs On May 9 - West Texas Roughnecks
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