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IceDiggers set to host Sweden

December 26, 2006 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


Alpena MI: The Alpena IceDiggers of the North American Hockey League will play host to the U-17 Swedish National team tomorrow night at Northern Lights Arena in an exhibition game. The puck drop's at 7:00PM

"This will be a great for our players and the fans of Alpena, we will get to see where a team like us in the NAHL stacks up against the best 17 year olds in Sweden." said Head Coach Kenny Miller

This will mark the first game action for the IceDiggers since their 6-1 win over Traverse City prior to the Holiday break. Alpena return's on Wednesday morning for practice before taking the ice against Team Sweden later that night.

Tickets for the event are on sale inside the IceDiggers office and can also be purchased at the door prior to the opening face off. All tickets are $6.00 for the contest. General admission seating will be in place for the exhibition game

Alpena currently sits in second place 8 points behind first place Mahoning Valley, the Phantoms have played 4 more games than the IceDiggers.

The IceDiggers will return to league play on Saturday when they travel to Traverse City to play the North Stars, then return home on December 31st to play the same North Stars. The New Years Eve game will have a special 6:00PM start. All fans are encouraged to join the IceDiggers players and coaches at the 19th hole following the first ever IceDiggers New Years Eve game for food and fun as well as ringing in the new year.

For more information on the Alpena IceDiggers be sure to visit our website at www.icediggers.com or call Bob Krafft at the main office at (989) 356-9812.



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