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August 24, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


FRASER, MI- The Motor City Mechanics, proud members of the United Hockey League (UHL) are pleased to announce that the pre-season game against Muskegon will be played at the Troy Sports Center on October 13th at 7:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the game will benefit the Clark Park Hockey Kids in Southwest Detroit. Clark Park is located off of Interstate 75 and operates Detroit's only outdoor ice rink. The Clark Park Coalition, an organization established in 1991 to keep up the park and help fund youth activity programs supports more than 100 youth hockey players with the program.

"The Motor City Mechanics hockey team reaching out to give a helping hand to our inner city hockey kids exemplifies true role models for our youth players," said Deb Sumner, Chairperson of the Clark Park Coalition. "Money raised from the game will help to ensure that all of our inner city Clark Park kids will have their own hockey sticks and allow us to fill any protective equipment gaps and purchase items that we may need."

"As a professional hockey team we are committed and obligated to promote and grow the sport of hockey," said Mechanics President, John Tull. "The kids of Clark Park are a great story and playing in the heart of one of the most famous hockey cities in the world, it is a no brainier for us to try and help them."

Troy Sports Center is donating the ice time for the event and there will be a post game meet the Mechanics party at Joe Kool's Sports Bar; both the Troy Sports Center and Joe Kool's are located at 1819 E. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy, Michigan.

Fans will get the chance to meet the Mechanics and watch former Mechanics players Chris Chelios and Sean Avery play with their respective teams as the Detroit Red Wings take on the Los Angeles Kings at 10:35 p.m.

Tickets for the pre-season game will go on sale to the public on Thursday September 15th.

The Mechanics open training camp on Monday, October 10th at the Garage and the Mechanics open the 2005-06 season October 21st when they visit the Missouri River Otters and come join the Mechanics when they open up at home against the Kalamazoo Wings on Friday October 28th.

Every fan that enters the Garage will receive a complimentary opening night collectible game puck sponsored by McDonald's. Opening night is also a youth hockey celebration as all youth teams are encouraged to come join the fun and participate in the first intermission team parade, and meet McDonald's own, Ronald McDonald!

SEASON TICKETS are on SALE NOW!! Packages start for as little as $288. Call 866-997-PUCK (7825) for more information.

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