AHL Peoria Rivermen

Rivermen Open 2009-10 Season Tonight

Published on October 3, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


PEORIA, Ill. (October 3, 2009) - The Peoria Rivermen will open the 2009-10 regular season tonight as they welcome the Grand Rapids Griffins (Detroit) at Carver Arena. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The game will mark the beginning of the 28th season of professional hockey in the city of Peoria. It is the fifth season for the Rivermen since joining the American Hockey League prior to the 2005-06 season. A complete roster and schedule can be found online at www.rivermen.net.

All 80 regular season games will air live on Hippie Radio 101.1 with Brendan Burke returning for his second season as the voice of the Rivermen. All games can also be heard online through streaming audio on www.rivermen.net. AHL Live provides live, streaming video for every game on a pay-per-view basis. Fans can get more information on early bird packages and special discounts at www.ahllive.com.

The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive magnet schedules courtesy of Heritage Bank and Comcast is presenting an appearance by Marvel's Spider-man and Iron Man. It is also Rivermen Fun, Family and Safety Night presented by Getz Fire Equipment Co.

Single game tickets are now on sale as well as full and partial season ticket packages through the team's office at the Peoria Civic Center by calling (309) 676-1040. Don't miss out on great perks for full-season ticket holders like monetary savings, free weekday bonus tickets, unused ticket redemption, team events, and more! Visit www.rivermen.net for more information.

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