USHL Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

Riders Have Much To Offer Fans In October

Published on October 23, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders News Release


Nearly a month into the 2009-2010 season, the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are holding strong with a 5-1 record, and they are gearing up for another home stand at The Stable this weekend, with hopes of adding another 2 wins to that record.

On Saturday, October 24th , The Riders will take on Team USA - new to the USHL this season. This year marks the second foray for Team USA into the United States' top league as a full-time member. They were previously a part of the USHL in the 1998-99 and 1999-00 seasons. The puck drops for the Riders vs. Team USA game at 7PM on Saturday, but fans are encouraged to come early for Happy Hour, which begins at 5:45, and to watch the pre-game show starting at 6PM. The first 1,000 fans in the door on Friday will receive a free cowbell, courtesy of St. Luke's Hospital.

On Sunday, October 25 th , the Riders will battle the Lincoln Stars at The Stable. The puck drops at 4PM, with Happy Hour starting at 2:45PM. Sunday is "Score for the Community- night - an effort that will enable numerous community and non-profit groups to attend the RoughRiders' game against the Lincoln Stars free of charge.

Score for the Community Night contributors include Acme Electric Company, Aegon, CN North America's Railroad, Collins Community Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, iWireless, Rockwell Collins, Pat Murphy with Skogman Realty and United Fire Group. Among the groups benefiting are Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Iowa, the ARC of East Central Iowa, the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, Waypoint and many others.

A "three for two- weekend ticket package is available for this weekend. Fans who purchase a ticket for both the Saturday, October 24 th game and the Sunday, October 25 th game will receive a free ticket voucher good for use at a select future game.

After this weekend's home stand, the Riders have a low-key week of practice, with no away games until they travel to Chicago for a rematch on Friday, October 30 th , with the team who seems to be their toughest competitor so far this season. And on Halloween, both the Riders and the Chicago Steel head back westward to play each other again on the night of Saturday, October 31 st at The Stable.

This Halloween game will be one that fans won't want to miss - with activities such as a costume contest for both adults and children, Trick-or-Treat bags for the first 250 kids in the door, and a post-game skate with the team.

Episode 4 of the RiderTown, USA Hockey Show will also be taping directly after the Halloween game, during the post-game skate - so there is a lot going on for anyone who wants to come out to The Stable on October 31 st.

For more details on any of the RoughRiders home games, or to purchase tickets, call 319-261-GOAL or visit us online at www.ridertownusa.com.

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