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Machine Takes Team for Test Drive as Training Camp Opens

August 21, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Motor City Metal Jackets News Release


(Brownstown, MI) The Motor City will officially take the ice as a team on August 25th at the Ice Box in Brownstown.

After three long month of preparation not only in the office but on the ice the MCM are gearing up for their first ever season in the North Division. With a selected roster around 25 young, energetic and talented men the Machine will be one of the youngest teams in the North division. Familiar faces from Trenton, Wyandotte, St Claire Shores, Orchard Lake and Dexter, Michigan will be gracing the Downriver's newest addition to the North American Hockey League.

Fans, friends and family can get a first look at the newly formed Machine on September 6th they host the Mahoning Valley Phantoms, last year's Robertson Cup Runner-Up at 5:00pm. Tickets are on sale now by calling (734) 642-0544 or by visiting machinehockey.com following the click ‘n' print on the left tab.

The Motor City Machine is in their first season in Michigan as members of the North American Hockey League but fourth overall. The Motor City Machine are formally the Southern MN Express in which they made the playoffs three straight years and twice into the Robertson Cup finals. The NAHL is the nation's largest Junior A hockey league and is now in its 33rd year of operation. For more information, visit machinehockey.com or call (734) 642-0544.

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