Mavericks to Host Fan Fest August 14 at Independence Events Center
Published on July 29, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - Missouri Mavericks President and General Manager Brent Thiessen announced today the Central Hockey League (CHL) team will host a Fan Fest on Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the main floor at Independence Events Center. All fans and media are invited to attend the event.
The Mavericks will make special announcements regarding the fan experience at home games, as well as announce a new player for the 2010-11 season. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet with Head Coach Scott Hillman and a number of the players who are signed to the roster for next season. The Fan Fest will feature something for the whole family and concessions will be open throughout the day.
"We are very excited to host our first Fan Fest," said Thiessen. "This will be a great opening event for our fans as we get ready to make a run for a championship in our second season."
Events included in the Fan Fest are:
* Mavericks players and Head Coach Scott Hillman will be on hand throughout the day to sign autographs and host question and answer sessions with the fans.
* Kid's Zone with bouncy castles, a hockey shoot booth, obstacle course and video games.
* Broadcast Booth where Mavs fans can take their shot calling the play-by-play
* Locker room tours
* Fan videos to share most memorable Mavericks' experiences
* Fan pictures
* Merchandise booth
* Ticket Forum Demo Booth - Online demo of the Mavericks new ticket forum where fans can buy/sell/trade tickets with one another
* Select-a-Seat for fans wishing to purchase season tickets
* Concessions
The Mavericks first annual Free Agent Showcase will be in full swing on Saturday, August 14 and fans are encouraged to attend at the community rink. The players, who are trying to earn a spot in the Mavericks training camp, will be skating before and after the Fan Fest including a scrimmage starting at 3 p.m.
Centerpoint Community Ice Rink will also have an open skate from 12-2 p.m. and those that mention they are a fan of the Mavericks will receive a discount on a skate rental for just $5. Also, from 2-3 p.m. the rink is hosting a free Learn to Skate session.
The Missouri Mavericks will begin their second season in the Central Hockey League on October 15, 2010 against the Odessa Jackalopes at 7:05 p.m. The Mavericks play their home games at the state-of-the-art Independence Events Center where parking is always free. Individual game tickets will go on sale in September, and season tickets are on sale now starting at just $10 per game. Call (816) 252-7825 for more information or visit www.MissouriMavericks.com .
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