USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Stampede to Welcome 1-Millionth Fan Through the Doors this Sunday

Published on February 18, 2008 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


The Sioux Falls Stampede will welcome their 1-Millionth fan in franchise history through the Sioux Falls Arena doors this Sunday when they host the Des Moines Buccaneers at 5:05 PM! The Stampede will reach this historical milestone in just their 9th season of play in the USHL!

The countdown begins at 1,377 fans to the 1-Million plateau when the arena doors first open at 4:15 PM on Sunday! South Dakota Furniture Mart, long-time Stampede corporate partners, will reward the milestone-making fan with the following gifts:

* Two (2) Round-Trip Airline Tickets anywhere in the Continental USA!

* $500.00 Shopping Certificate!

In addition, the Stampede organization will bestow upon our 1-Millionth Fan the following prizes:

* Pair of Lifetime Season Tickets for all regular season and playoff games held at the Sioux Falls Arena!

* $250.00 Merchandise Shopping Certificate!

Tickets are still available for the game and can be purchased at the Sioux Falls Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster location.

Prior to Sunday's home game, the Stampede will play at Lincoln on Friday and Sioux City on Saturday.

The Lincoln Stars enter the weekend with a 23-17-3 record and three points ahead of the Herd for third place in the West Division. Game time is 7:05 PM.

The Sioux City Musketeers come into the weekend with a 26-14-1 record and five points ahead of the Stampede for second place in the West. Game time is also 7:05 PM.

The Des Moines Buccaneers are 9-29-4 on the season and are coming off an impressive 7-1 win over Waterloo on Saturday. The Herd hold a 3-0-1 in four games against the Bucs. Game time is 5:05 PM.

The Stampede are coming off a weekend split at the Sioux Falls Arena and are now 20-16-6 on the season and 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.

B2 NETWORKS VIEWING PARTY AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS THIS FRIDAY-

This Friday is the third of five B2 Networks Viewing Parties at Buffalo Wild Wings (located adjacent to the Sioux Falls Arena)!

Watch the Stampede face the Lincoln Stars at the Ice Box in Lincoln, NE on all the TV Big Screens starting at 7 PM. In addition, fans can enjoy food specials and a chance to win Stampede merchandise!

Please arrive early as seating is limited and no reservations will be taken.

STAMPEDE PLAYERS TO APPEAR AT PARTICIPATING "GAS STOP" & "GET N' GO" LOCATIONS-

This Tuesday, February 19 is the fourth of five Stampede player appearances at participating "Get 'N Go" and "Gas Stop" locations from 5:30 PM to 7 PM. The players will be on hand to promote the new Stampede "Choice of Champions," Large 5-meat pizza produced by Hot Stuff Foods. The Players will also sign autographs and pose for photos during the event.

Fans who purchase a Large "Choice of Champions" pizza will also receive a FREE Stampede Championship puck (while supplies last)! These pucks are ONLY available during this player appearance.

STAMPEDE VISIT AVERA MCKENNAN PEDATRIC UNIT ON VALENTINE'S DAY-

Members of the Sioux Falls Stampede visited the pediatric unit at Avera McKennan Hospital last Thursday for Valentine's Day.

The players handed out teddy bear's that were graciously donated by Stampede fans. The players also took time to visit with the children in the hospital, sign autographs and pose for photos.

Thanks to all the fans who donated bears for the visit as you helped brighten the day of several children. The response was so overwhelming the Stampede will be making another trip to the hospital in March to deliver the bears that didn't make the first trip!

JENSEN JOINS CAROLINA HURRICANES-

Former Stampede forward Joe Jensen was recalled by the Carolina Hurricanes Monday. He was called up after the Hurricanes placed team captain Rod Brind'Amour on injured reserve. He played this afternoon in the Hurricanes 5-1 loss at New Jersey and became the fourth former Stampede player to play in the NHL. Jensen posted two shots in 7:37 of playing time. He played from 2000 to 2002 with the Stampede, tallying 80 points (34g, 46a) in 113 games.

Jensen, 24, appeared in six games for the Albany River Rats (AHL) since being acquired by Carolina in a trade with Pittsburgh on January 31st. The Maple Grove, Minnesota native played in 27 games and had four points (2g, 2a) for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins prior to the trade; he also tallied seven points (4g, 3a) in 9 games with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.

In his second year as a pro, Jensen has played in 59 career AHL games and 37 career ECHL games, putting him just four games shy of his 100th career pro game.

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