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IceDiggers hit the road for six in a row

November 15, 2007 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


Alpena MI: When the Alpena IceDiggers head north on Friday for a two set against the Marquette Rangers some will wonder if they should be called the road warriors.

Nine of their next thirteen games are away from Northern Lights Arena with six in a row starting on Friday.

The IceDiggers will not return for another home game until December 6th when they play host to the USA U-17. That is a span of twenty-one days without a home game.

"This road swing is very important for our season, we have not been the best at home so going on the road may be a good thing for us." said head coach Kenny Miller. "This will give us a chance to spend a lot of time together as a team.

This weekends trip to Marquette marks the first back to back road games for the Diggers' since the NAHL showcase in mid September. During this six game road trip the IceDiggers will travel to every team in the division except St. Louis.

The IceDiggers are 4-1-1 on the road this season. 3-0-1 in division play and 1-1 at the NAHL showcase.

"We have played well on the road so far this season, our hockey club has a point in every game expect one and that was at the showcase." added Miller. "

Alpena has an overall record of 9-8-1 for 19 points, while Marquette is sitting one point ahead of the IceDiggers with 20 points and a record of 10-7-0.

DIGGER' NOTES:

Bryan Ross has 8 points in 6 games since being acquired from the St. Louis Bandits.

Newly acquired goaltender Matt Ferraro will wear number 37 this weekend.

Several IceDiggers spent the afternoon on Thursday at Northern Lights Arena with students from Immanuel Lutheran School. Over 150 students participated in the open skate and enjoyed lunch with the players.

Alpena native Erik Peterson leads the team in scoring with 26 points in 19 games.

For more information on the IceDiggers be sure to log onto the website at www.icediggers.com or call the main office at (989) 356-9812.



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