Legends' Weekend Kicks Off Friday
Published on February 22, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
(Odessa, TX) - The Central Hockey League's Odessa Jackalopes announced on Monday that the franchise will welcome back six former players during their second-annual Legends' Weekend, which will kick off Friday and conclude Saturday as the Jacks host CHL Southern Conference rival Amarillo both nights at the Ector County Coliseum.
John Bossio, Don Margettie, Mike Rutter, Michael Tornquist, Joe Harris and Rob Lukacs will be honored by the organization over the weekend, which will include autographs for fans Friday and an in-game ceremony Saturday night, led by former Jackalopes broadcaster Bob Hards.
The Jackalopes will wear a special throwback jersey both nights, and conduct a post-game jersey auction on Saturday that will include the six returning players and current team.
"This is turning into something that the fans really enjoy," said Jackalopes GM Joe Clark. "To re-live old times with the fans will be very special to these players. It was last year, and that's why we've turned this into an annual event."
Several of last season's legends, Billy Pye, Shane LeBreton, Dan Lavergne, Paul Fioroni, Nick Lamia, Adam Doyle and Rick Girhiny, will be on hand this weekend as well.
JACKALOPES WEEKLY UPDATE
Last week's record: 2-1-0
Season overall: 38-10-4
Tuesday at Arizona, 4-3 Win
Alex Dunn scored two goals, Joel Martin made 32 saves, and the Jacks were 4-for-4 on the power play in the win.
Friday at Amarillo, 8-1 Win
Kory Karlander and Collin Circelli each had a pair of goals, while Sebastien Thinel added four assists.
Saturday at Texas, 3-1 Loss
Both teams were scoreless through two periods before Texas opened up a 2-0 lead in the third. Mike Lesperance recorded the only goal for the Jackalopes. Odessa finished the season going 2-2-0 against the Brahmas.
-- Upcoming Games --
Friday vs. Amarillo, 7:05 PM
Saturday vs. Amarillo, 7:05 PM
It's the ninth and tenth meetings of the season between the Jacks and Gorillas. Odessa is 6-2-0 against Amarillo this season, outscoring the Gorillas 45-23.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team is in the middle of their 13th season in the Permian Basin. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-PUCK or visiting jackalopes.org.
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