Sarah Palin to receive Iowa Chops jersey Saturday
October 24, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - (October 24, 2008) - On Saturday, October 25th, Iowa Chops Owner and Schlegel Sports CEO Kirby Schlegel along with Iowa Chops President Steve Nitzel will present Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin an official Iowa Chops game jersey during a McCain/Palin rally Saturday at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines from 12:00-2:30pm.
The self-proclaimed "Hockey Mom" last visited the state of Iowa back on September 19th when she mentioned and recognized Iowa's newest professional hockey team, the Iowa Chops at a rally in Cedar Rapids. Palin stated, "I understand that you have a new hockey team around here, too, the Iowa Chops. I love that name, the Chops. That's cool. You guys have your first hockey game here I think it's next month; the inaugural season kicks off. So perhaps I'll get to come back and visit with some more hockey moms for McCain."
The Iowa Chops return to home ice after their three-game Texas road swing this weekend to face the Chicago Wolves next weekend in back-to-back games on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st at 7:05pm at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Fans may purchase tickets for the individual games online or by calling 866-553-2457. For more information about Iowa Chops Hockey, including season tickets, groups, suites and more, fans can go to iowachops.com or call 515-564-8700.
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