USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Stampede hit the road for the Windy City

Published on October 8, 2007 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


The Sioux Falls Stampede will hit the road for the first time this weekend when they travel to Chicago to face the Steel in a pair of games, Friday and Saturday. Game times are 7:30 PM. Last year, the Stampede went 3-1-0 against the Steel.

Chicago is 1-1 on the season after falling at home to Cedar Rapids on Friday and defeating Waterloo on the road on Saturday. The Steel are led by veteran forward Andy Miele who posted three points (2g, 1a) in the first weekend. Last year, Miele recorded 42 points (13g, 29a) 45 games.

The Stampede are coming off a 6-3 season opening loss to the Omaha Lancers Saturday night at the Sioux Falls Arena. Jake Hansen, Jack Connolly and Gabe Guentzel all scored in the loss for the Stampede who unveiled their 2007 Clark Cup Championship Banner prior to the start of the game.

After this weekend the Stampede will play six straight home games.

YOUTH HOCKEY SELLING PROGRAMS-

The Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association will be selling Stampede game night programs at every home game this season.

Look for Sioux Falls Flyers players in the arena lobby and throughout the concourse at the next Stampede home game.

A portion of all the proceeds collected each night will be donated to the Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association.

For more information on Sioux Falls Youth Hockey visit their website www.siouxfallsflyers.com

INSIDE STAMPEDE HOCKEY

AIRS TODAY AT 5 PM-

Inside Stampede Hockey, presented by Hot Stuff Foods, will air today on Sports Radio 1230-KWSN from 5 to 6 PM.

Join Stampede radio broadcaster Jim Olander and Stampede Head Coach Kevin Hartzell as they break down the season opener against Omaha and look ahead to this weekend's tilt in Chicago.

Please note, due to the Major League Baseball playoffs next Monday, there will be NO show next Monday, the 15th.

Fans outside the Sioux Empire can listen to the show every week online at: www.kwsn.com

SIGN UP FOR THE PEPSI POWERPLAY!

Fans, be sure to tune into every Stampede hockey game on News Talk 1320-AM KELO this season for your chance to win a free 12-pack of Pepsi!

Every game, Stampede broadcaster Jim Olander will randomly select one lucky person to be the Pepsi Powerplay winner. Should the Stampede score a goal on any of their powerplay opportunities, that fan will win a free 12-pack of Pepsi!

To enter, simply send an email with the subject heading: "Pepsi Powerplay" to olander@sfstampede.com

Please be sure to include your name and a phone number you can be reached at during the day.

To enter, simply send an email to Jim Olander at: olander@sfstampede.com

SUBWAY "MAGNETIC SCHEDULE GIVEAWAY" -

Friday, October 19th is Subway "Magnetic Schedule Giveaway" presented by KELO-AM 1320.

Be amongst the first 1,000 early arrivals when the Stampede return home on October 19th against the Green Bay Gamblers and receive a "Free" Subway Magnetic Schedule. Door's open at 6:15 PM.




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