Inaugural Rage Home Opener Tomorrow

November 9, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rocky Mountain Rage News Release


Broomfield, Colo. - The Rocky Mountain Rage play their inaugural home game at the Broomfield Event Center tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. when they welcome the Tulsa Oilers to the brand new $43 million arena. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Rage magnet schedule.

After six road games to begin the season, the Rage make their first appearance at home with a record of 1-3-2 and four points, placing them fourth in the Central Hockey League's Northwest Division. Rocky Mountain then immediately heads back out on the road when the team travels to Lubbock to face the Cotton Kings on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. MST.

Springs Native Preston Briggs Acquired

Rage head coach Tracy Egeland acquired rookie defenseman Preston Briggs from the Oklahoma City Blazers today in exchange for future considerations. The 6-foot-4, 200-lb. d-man grew up in Colorado Springs before heading to Mercyhurst College where he totaled 33 points (5g-28a) and 126 penalty minutes over his four-year career. Following his senior campaign last spring, Briggs turned pro and recorded an assist and 12 penalty minutes for the ECHL's Dayton Bombers. In three games with the Blazers this season, Briggs scored one goal and had yet to receive a penalty.

Rage Radio Broadcast Times this Weekend

Date Opponent Game Time Pre-game Show Radio Station

Fri., Nov. 10 vs. Tulsa Oilers 7:05 p.m. 6:50 p.m. (Live) AM 810 KLDC

Sat., Nov. 11 @ Lubbock Cotton Kings 6:05 p.m. 5:50 p.m. (Live) Z560 AM

Radio broadcasts will all be simulcast online via the Rage's homepage at www.RockyMountainRage.com.

Single game tickets for tomorrow's home opener and every other Rage home game are already on sale with prices ranging from $15-$40 per seat. Tickets may be purchased online at www.BroomfieldEventCenter.com, by calling 303-410-TIXS, or at the Broomfield Event Center box office (11450 Broomfield Ln., Broomfield, 80021). Season tickets, mini-packs, and group plans are also available for the 2006-07 season by calling 303-439-RAGE. For more information, visit www.RockyMountainRage.com.

About the Broomfield Event Center: Currently under construction on the south side of U.S. Highway 36 between 112th and 120th Avenues, the $45 million Broomfield Event Center will be a state-of-the-art 180,000 square foot multi-purpose event center and will include 25 suites, 900 club seats, up to 8,000 total seats, a sit-down restaurant, two themed bars and a separate basketball practice facility. The Broomfield Event Center will host more than 130 events per year, including concerts, trade shows, rodeos, and sporting events. It is the future home of the Central Hockey League's Rocky Mountain Rage Professional Hockey Club and the Colorado 14ers Professional Basketball Club of the NBA Development League (affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets, and Toronto Raptors). The new venue is scheduled to open in November.

About Arista: The Broomfield Event Center is a major anchor for the 215 acre multi-use development known as Arista. Other than the event center, the Arista development will include retail, office and residential space.



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