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IceDiggers to host U-17 Swedish team

December 5, 2006 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release

Alpena MI: The Alpena IceDiggers of the North American Hockey League announced today they have been selected to host an exhibition game against the Swedish National Under-17 Team on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Northern Lights Arena. Face off is set for 7 p.m.

"To be able to bring a team like this here to Alpena is going to be very special, not only for our boys, but for all our great fans," said IceDiggers GM-VP of operations Bob Krafft. "It should be a fun and exciting event."

The Swedish National Team will play in the Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor between the Christmas and New Year's holiday. Team Sweden will play The U-17 USA team that the IceDiggers take on in league play, the other two teams competing in the tournament will be Germany, Finland.

"We're really excited for this prestigious opportunity," said IceDiggers coach Kenny Miller. "This tournament showcases some of the best young players in the world, and to be able to host Sweden in our building is a real honor."

The game will mark the first time the IceDiggers have played an international opponent.

Tickets will go on sale beginning Monday , Dec. 11 for season ticket holders and will be available to the general public on Friday, Dec. 15. The price of admission will be $6.00 all tickets can be purchased at the IceDiggers office inside Northern Lights Arena.

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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