Maple Leafs Announce Preseason Schedule
Published on September 30, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
The St. John's Maple Leafs announced today its 2003 preseason schedule. The club will face the Hamilton Bulldogs in three preseason games across Newfoundland and Labrador. It marks the second time in three seasons that the team has played an exhibition schedule throughout the province. The Bulldogs are the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens and have switched their jersey to the red, white and blue of their parent club.
The first game will be played at the Canada Games Centre in Corner Brook on Thursday, October 2. The two teams will face each other on Friday, October 3 at the Gander Community Centre in Gander and the final game will take place on Sunday, October 5 at Mile One Stadium in St. John's. The game in St. John's marks the first time since 1992 that the club has played a preseason game at home.
Tickets for the Corner Brook and Gander games will be $15, while tickets for the St. John's game will be $10. Individuals who purchase tickets early in the Corner Brook and Gander markets will be eligible for an early bird draw of Maple Leafs merchandise. The grand prize in each area is a trip for two to St. John's that includes hotel accommodations and tickets to a Maple Leafs weekend series. Below is a listing of ticket sales information in each area:
2003 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE: DATE GAME SITE TIME
Thursday, October 2 Leafs vs Hamilton Bulldogs Canada Games Centre 7:30pm
Corner Brook, NL
Friday, October 3 Leafs vs Hamilton Bulldogs Gander Community Centre 7:30pm
Gander, NL
Sunday, October 5 Leafs vs Hamilton Bulldogs Mile One Stadium 2:00pm
St. John's, NL
* ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL
* ALL GAMES WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON RADIO NEWFOUNDLAND (930AM)
AREA TICKET LOCATIONS ON SALE DATE EARLY BIRD END
Corner Brook, NL Canada Games Centre Sept.5 Sept.26
Gander, NL Gander Community Centre Sept.8 Sept.26 St. John's, NL Mile One Stadium Sept.15
Additional preseason information will be provided when available.
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