IceDiggers return home this weekend

October 3, 2007 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


Alpena MI: After two weeks of the regular season in the books their is a long jam in the North division standings and the IceDiggers hold a record of 3-2-1 with three important games this weekend all on home ice.

On Friday Alpena will play host to the Marquette Rangers on Friday before last seasons conference champs the Mahoning Valley Phantoms coming calling for contests on Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday's games start at 7:00PM with a 5:00PM face off on Sunday.

The IceDiggers know in order to keep pace with the rest of the North division they will have to be ready to play this weekend. "With three games on the schedule we will have to be better than we were last week in order to have success." said head coach Kenny Miller.

Last week the IceDiggers pick up three out of a possible four points against Traverse City and with six points on the line this weekend it is important for the IceDiggers to earn as many points as possible. "This division is going to be a dog fight all year long." added Miller

Veterans Erik Peterson and Russ Anderson continue to lead the Diggers' in points with rookie Jon Puskar right behind them.

For ticket information for all three games please visit the teams website at www.icediggers.com or call the main office at 989-356-9812

DIGGER NOTES:

On Thursday October 4, 2007 at 6:00PM the Alpena IceDiggers will be hosting a meet the team dinner at the Thunder Bay Recreation Center next door to Northern Lights Arena. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased in the IceDiggers main office or at the door the night of the event. Ticket prices are $30.00 for a family of 2 adults and up to four kids. Couples are $20.00 and individuals for $12.00.



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