IceDiggers Kick Off 2006 Season with Exhibition Match

Published on December 22, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


The Alpena IceDiggers are kicking off 2006 with an exhibition match up with the Northern Michigan Black Bears of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and headquartered out of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The match-up between the two teams is the first of its kind to hit Northern Lights Arena. The game that is to be held will take place on Monday, January 2nd with a 6:30 warm-up and a 7 p.m. face off. "With this game, our team and the fans will be able to see what teams from the Ontario League play like," states GM and Head Coach Kenny Miller. "There are good players coming out of that league and we would like to see how we match-up. An exhibition game like this one is exciting for us, and also brings an excitement for the fans to see us go against a team from just over the bridge."

IceDigger fans are encouraged to bring canned goods in order to purchase discounted tickets. $5.00 and two canned goods will get you in the door. Season Ticket holders that attend will have a free entry to the game with the donation of two canned goods as well. All canned goods will be donated to the St Bernard's Soup Kitchen in Alpena. Those who do not bring any canned goods will pay $9 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Children 4 and under are admitted for free.

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