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IceDiggers host Phantoms this weekend

February 5, 2007 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


Alpena MI: After a weekend where the Alpena IceDiggers (30-13-2) finished with a 1-2 record the second place club will now turn their attention to this weekend when they play host to division leading Mahoning Valley (34-10-1).

Friday and Saturday's contests start at 7:00PM at Northern Lights Arena. The Phantoms hold a seven point lead on Alpena in the north division standings the two clubs have played 45 games both teams have 17 games remaining in the regular season before the post season begins in early April.

"We hit a bump in the road last week, this weekend will be a chance for us to see what we are made of." said head coach Kenny Miller "The Phantoms are arguably the best team in the NAHL and we are looking forward to the challenge of the games at hand."

The IceDiggers played shorthanded last weekend as Forward Justin Stadler (Livonia MI) missed two games with an injury coach Miller expects Stadler to play this weekend if he is cleared by team doctors. Alpena native Erik Peterson missed Friday and Saturday's games due to personal reasons, Peterson will be in the lineup for Friday's game.

Todd Rudasill (Powell OH) was nominated for player of the week honors, Phantoms forward Janis Purvis earned honors for the north division.

Tickets for this weekends marquee matchups are available at the IceDiggers office during normal business hours you can also call the office at (989) 356-9812.

For more information please visit the club's website at www.icediggers.com.



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