PrairieThunder Leading Scorer Jason Dale Called up to Bridgeport
March 9, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bloomington PrairieThunder News Release
Bloomington PrairieThunder Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations, Jason Christie, has announced that the team's leading scorer and CHL All-Star forward Jason Dale has been called up to the Bridgeport (Connecticut) Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. Bridgeport is the "AAA" affiliate of the NHL's New York Islanders and is coached by former Fort Wayne coach Pat Bingham.
Jason heads to Bridgeport as Bloomington's leading scorer. Dale has played in all 55 PThunder games this season and leads the team in scoring with 48 points (16 goals & 32 assists). His 32 assists lead the team in that category as does his 16 power play assists. In January, Jason Dale was the MVP of the Central Hockey League All-Star Game, leading all scorers in the game with seven points (2 goals & 5 assists).
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers begin a four game road trip tonight in Albany, New York. Then they play in Providence, Rhode Island on Friday, Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday and back in Providence on Sunday.
The PrairieThunder continue their four game Texas road trip in Odessa, Texas on Friday night when they take on the Odessa Jackalopes.
PrairieThunder's Next Home Game at U.S. Cellular Coliseum is Wednesday, March 16th vs. the Missouri Mavericks @ 7:05pm!
PrairieThunder Playoff Ticket Packages & 2011-12 Season Tickets Now on Sale!
Playoff ticket packages for the upcoming Central Hockey League Playoffs (which begin at the end of the month) and 2011-12 PrairieThunder Season Tickets are now on sale. Call the PrairieThunder office during the week at 309-585-0507 for additional information or stop by the PrairieThunder information table during PrairieThunder home games. The CHL playoffs consist of four rounds. If Bloomington has home ice advantage in every round, the team could play a maximum of fourteen additional home playoff games.
PrairieThunder in the Community
The PrairieThunder will be participating in this coming Saturday's (March 12 th) "Sharing of the Green" parade in Uptown Normal. The parade begins at 10am and PrairieThunder mascot "Chip" and members of the Fox & Hounds "Foxy Ladies" will represent the team.
PrairieThunder Tickets
Bloomington PrairieThunder single game tickets are on sale at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum Box Office. Tickets are on sale at the Coliseum Box Office Monday through Friday from 11am to 5:30pm and on weekends when there are events in the Coliseum. PrairieThunder single game tickets are also available by going to the U.S. Cellular Coliseum website: http://www.uscellularcoliseum.com/events/all/ and click on Tickets & Seating. And for Prairie Thunder season tickets and group sales information, please call the PrairieThunder at 309-585-0507 or go to our website: www.prairiethunderhockey.com.
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