Iowa Chops open training camp September 29th
September 26, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - (September 26, 2008) - The Iowa Chops announced today that the club will open its inaugural training camp on Monday, September 29th. All of the club's practices during the two-week training camp will be open and free to the public. The first four days of practices will be held at Bucs Arena in Urbandale, followed by three on-ice sessions at the ISU Ice Arena in Ames, culminating in the final four days at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
The Iowa Chops home pre-season game will be on Sunday, October 5th vs. the Quad City Flames at 6:00pm at Bucs Arena in Urbandale. The event is free for all Iowa Chops and Des Moines Bucs Season Ticket Holders. The general public is asked for a $7 donation at the door, which will benefit Des Moines Youth Hockey.
The 2008 Iowa Chops Training Camp and Pre-Season schedule is as follows:
Monday, September 29, 10:00am - Bucs Arena
Tuesday, September 30, 10:00am - Bucs Arena
Wednesday, October 1, 10:00am - Bucs Arena
Thursday, October 2, 10:00am - Bucs Arena
Friday, October 3, 8:45am - ISU Ice Arena in Ames
Saturday, October 4, 10:00am - ISU Ice Arena in Ames
Saturday, October 4, 7:05pm - Iowa Chops @ Quad City Flames, iWireless Center*
Sunday, October 5, 10:00am - ISU Ice Arena in Ames
Sunday, October 5, 6:00pm - Quad City Flames @ Iowa Chops, Bucs Arena*
Monday, October 6, 10:00am - Wells Fargo Arena
Tuesday, October 7, 10:00am - Wells Fargo Arena
Wednesday, October 8, 10:00am - Wells Fargo Arena
Thursday, October 9, 10:00am - Wells Fargo Arena
*Note: The pre-season games will not be broadcast. The first broadcast is October 10th.
HOME AND SEASON OPENER:
Friday, October 10, 7:05pm - Peoria Rivermen @ Iowa Chops, Wells Fargo Arena
The Iowa Chops home opening game is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2008. Tickets start at $10 per game. To purchase tickets for this season, call 515-564-8700 or visit the web site at www.iowachops.com for more information.
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