Icedogs to face Bighorns for the first time this season

Published on September 28, 2005 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Bozeman Icedogs News Release


Following back-to-back wins against Shattuck St. Mary's, the ICEDOGS are preparing for their third league game of the new season against the Helena Bighorns as they collide for the first time of the 2005-06 campaign.

The game is also a Pepsi Family Night where $25 buys four tickets, four Pepsis, and a large bucket of popcorn. Stick around after the game for a FREE post-game skate with the ICEDOGS.

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This will be your last chance to see the ICEDOGS until they return home on October 27th to play Helena. Between now and then, be sure to get your tickets for one or more upcoming concerts which include Danzig, Chevelle, BB King, and 311.

Spotlight on Zach Josepher #2

Zach comes to the ICEDOGS after playing last season with the National Semi-finalist Suffolk PAL Junior B team. On the ice he is all business but in the locker room, Zach is the first to crack a joke and have a good time.

Q: Tell us a little about your playing background? A: When I was young my mom went and saw the Bean Pot Tournament and thought I should try hockey so I did. I loved spending time on the ice and grew up playing travel hockey. I played for the New York Bobcats Bantam AAA team and then moved up to the New York Applecore Midget AAA before playing last season for the PAL Jr B team.

Q: What is your favorite memory of your playing career so far? A: I will always remember my first junior hockey goal. It was a one timer from the slot against the Connecticut Wolves, top shelf and I still have the puck. Last season we made the Jr B National tournament and into the semi-finals before we lost. That whole tournament and trip was fun and a great experience.

Q: How do you prepare for a game? A: I have a game day routine that I stick to every day. I have to have three egg whites and 2 english muffins and a banana for breakfast. Then I don't eat until three hours before the game. Then I have to eat 2 pieces of grilled chicken and head to the rink. When I get there I put all of my gear on from left to right, tape my stick after I put my pants and skates on. I also put two pieces of tape on the end of my stall. It helps block everything out.

Q: What are your plans after you're done playing Juniors? A: I would like to move on to play Division I hockey in the WCHA. There are a lot of opportunities out there and hopefully I can make one of them work. I think I want to major in Business or Communications and hope to play professionally someday.

ICEDOGS Booster Club Update The ICEDOGS' Booster Club is growing and is active as ever this season! On Friday, the club will hold a raffle for an autographed hockey stick with $50 worth of Sacagawea gold coins on it. They also have pucks and pins with new player headshots and game pictures.

Be sure and check out Tonya Kent's pictures on the ICEDOGS' website, www.bozemanicedogs.com. If you are interested in checking out her full collection of photos, send an e-mail to her at squeakstorm@aol.com or have a Booster Club member introduce you to her at any home game.

To purchase pucks, pins, or get additional information on the Booster Club, stop by their booth on the north side of the concourse. Their next meeting will be on October 4th at the Valley Ice Garden VIP room.

NAHL Re-Designs Website

The North American Hockey League has re-designed their website, led by Stu Hackel, Director of Information and Communication. The website will offer improved information on the league and teams.

"We are really proud of our new website and believe it is a big advance in our quest to provide our fans, teams, players and their parents with the most current, accurate and lively information about the NAHL," said league Commissioner and President Michael Santos. "Our fans have come to depend on NAHL.com as their top source of news about the league and this new design is more fan-friendly and contains more features than the old site. We will be rolling out even more new features as the weeks go by. The site is a reflection of our growth and improvement as a league and this is a terrific birthday present for our fans as we celebrate our 30th season of Junior A hockey."

When completed, the website will have improved links between the league statistics provider, pointstreak.com, and live scoring on every league game. Also of interest to fans include the new weekly blog, history and player sections, as well as a multimedia section with special downloads for NAHL fans.

All teams have been asked to submit weekly team updates every Monday, which will ensure NAHL.com is the most efficient way to find information.

Check out the new NAHL.com website and some of the exciting improvements that have already been made.

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