NAHL Commissioner to Attend Phantoms Opener
Published on November 13, 2008 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Mahoning Valley Phantoms News Release
YOUNGSTOWN, OH (Thursday, November 13th, 2008) - When the Mahoning Valley Phantoms hit the ice for the first time at the Chevrolet Centre on Friday night, North American Hockey League Commissioner Mark Frankenfeld will be on hand.
Frankenfeld, who is in his second year as League Commissioner, will drop the puck for a ceremonial face-off along with Phantoms President Bruce J. Zoldan before the start of the Phantoms' Friday contest with the St. Louis Bandits.
Frankenfeld says that the league is very happy to have one of its franchises move into a state-of-the-art arena like the Chevrolet Centre.
"I think it says a lot about the quality of our product, both on and off the ice," says the Commissioner. "It certainly helps raise the visibility of our league both locally and nationally, and that's nothing but a positive from both a business and player development standpoint."
The 5,500-seat Chevrolet Centre, built in 2005, is currently the largest home venue among the 19 teams in the NAHL. Not only will the arena host 21 Phantoms home games this season, but also the six-team North Division Showcase, scheduled for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
Frankenfeld says that he is excited to have such a big event held at the Chevrolet Centre.
"Having our league on display at one of the premiere junior hockey facilities in North America is exciting," says Frankenfeld. "It's events like the North Division Showcase that make our league so special, and to play it in a venue like the Chevrolet Centre can't help but add to the energy for the players, fans and scouts."
The curtain rises on the Phantoms' Chevrolet Centre schedule on Friday night at 7:15 PM against the two-time defending Robertson Cup champion St. Louis Bandits. The game can be heard locally on ESPN Radio 1240, WBBW-AM, and viewed worldwide at MVPPhantoms.com via B2 Networks. The pregame show begins at 7:00 PM.
Season tickets and individual game tickets are now on sale at the Phantom Box Office at the Ice Zone in Boardman. Call (330) 965-7500 for more information.
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