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Johnstown Chiefs To Host President's Day Invitational Youth Hockey Tournament

October 21, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, Pa. - In taking a greater role in the development of youth hockey in West-Central Pennsylvania, the Johnstown Chiefs are proud to announce that they will be conducting its first-ever President's Day Invitational in Johnstown, Pa.

"The Chiefs hope to develop a tradition of hosting first-class tournaments with excellent competition in an exceptional tournament atmosphere. The Chiefs look to attract teams from all over Western Pennsylvania and beyond as well as local talent to showcase youth hockey in our region," said Chiefs Vice President/General Manager Bill Bredin.

The tournament will be held on February 14th, 15th, and 16th with games being held at Planet Ice in Richland Township, North Central Recreation Center in Ebensburg, and the historic Cambria County War Memorial Arena in downtown Johnstown, home of the ECHL's Johnstown Chiefs and the focal point of the motion picture "Slap Shot" starring the late Paul Newman.

Teams entering the tournament will be guaranteed four games played during the course of the weekend with evenly matched competition. In addition to the action on the ice, those attending the tournament will be treated to various giveaways, 50/50 drawings, an on-site photographer providing action photos for sale, and tournament and official Johnstown Chiefs' merchandise for purchase.

The Johnstown Chiefs, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets will also be in action on tournament weekend. The Chiefs will play host to the Reading Royals on Friday, February 13th at 7:05pm, the Trenton Titans on Saturday, February 14th at 7:05pm, and the Wheeling Nailers on Sunday, February 15th at 2:35pm. Special group ticket rates will be available to all participating teams.

Teams interested in more information or to register can contact Sean McTighe, Tournament Director at (814)262-7465 or via email at sean.mctighe@groupice.com.

Mark your calendars! The Chiefs take to the War Memorial ice again on Wednesday, October 22 against the Elmira Jackals, and you won't want to miss a minute of the action. It will be the Chiefs' affiliate night where if you sport the colors of one of the Chiefs' affiliates you'll get a discount at the box office. We have the right ticket for everyone, so be sure to get yours today by calling 814-539-1799 or 1-800-SLAPSHOT.

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