Ring in the New Year with the Mudbugs on Saturday
Published on December 30, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs News Release
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Spend your New Year ¬â¢s Day with the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs as we play host to the Mississippi RiverKings Saturday at 7:05 pm at the CenturyTel Center! The game on the first day of 2011 will mark a special occasion in team history as we retire the jersey of #11 Jason "Soupy" Campbell, a longtime player and current General Manager for the team.
With the Mudbugs about to embark on a lengthy six-game road swing, Saturday ¬â¢s game will be your only chance to see the team play at home until January 20. Don ¬â¢t miss out on this memorable night featuring a great rivalry hockey game and the celebration of a great Mudbug!
After spending his entire seven-year professional career right here with the Mudbugs, winning two President ¬â¢s Cup Championships in the process, "Soupy" will become the fourth player in franchise history to have his number retired to the CenturyTel Center rafters. His #11 will join Dale Henry ¬â¢s #19, Trevor Buchanan ¬â¢s #27 and Jim Sprott ¬â¢s #33 as the most honored numbers in the Mudbugs ¬â¢ annals.
Playing over 400 games in purple and teal, Campbell is still the fifth-leading scorer in franchise history with 297 career points. During the team ¬â¢s third Championship run in 2001, he led the entire WPHL playoffs in scoring on his way to winning the league ¬â¢s Playoff Most Valuable Player award. From his time as a rookie in 1999 to his retirement in 2008, "Soupy" was a do-it-all player, a great teammate and fan favorite.
Don ¬â¢t miss out on this special ceremony to take place just before the opening faceoff between the Mudbugs and rival RiverKings! Saturday ¬â¢s game will also feature a post-game public skating session with "Soupy" and will be your last chance to vote on the Mudbugs 2010-11 Fan ¬â¢s Choice Charity, which will be highlighted during our January 28th home game against Fort Wayne.
Mini-plans and group tickets are on sale now, so call 752-BUGS or stop by the team office inside the CenturyTel Center to get yours today! Individual tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 318-741-9700, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the CenturyTel Center main box office.
For all the latest Mudbugs news, log on to www.mudbugshockey.com.
Season and group tickets are on sale by calling 318-752-BUGS (2847) or by visiting our website at www.mudbugshockey.com.
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