Steelheads Hold Hockey 101
Published on October 1, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The ice going in at Qwest Arena and Idaho Steelheads players reporting to camp this week can only mean one thing...hockey season has sprung! And, Steelheads head coach Derek Laxdal is inviting fans to come learn the game from him and the defending ECHL Kelly Cup Champions during an open practice on Saturday, October 6th at 3:00 pm. Admission is free.
Hockey 101, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, gives fans a chance to learn the basics rules and strategies of the game of hockey. Coach Laxdal will wear a wireless microphone, and will explain his coaching techniques and strategies to the fans during an intrasquad scrimmage.
Following physicals, fitness testing, and a few days of practice at Qwest Arena, the camp will move to McCall where they'll partake in several team building activities, capped off with two preseason games at McCall's Manchester Ice and Events Centre on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th against the Central Hockey League's (CHL) Wichita Thunder. Laxdal spent two-and-a-half seasons as Wichita's head coach prior to joining the Steelheads in August of 2005.
Tickets for the two preseason games can be purchased by calling 208.634.3570 or by visiting the 650-seat Manchester Centre. Prices are $13 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and children under three years of age get in free. Both games will start at 7:10 p.m.
2007-08 IDAHO STEELHEADS TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Oct. 4th Players arrive in Boise
12-2:00PM Mouthguards-Dr.DiGrazia
4:00PM Player Physicals @ St. Luke's Medical Center-Eagle Rd.
Friday, Oct. 5th 9:00AM Breakfast
10:00AM Team Meeting
2:00PM Fitness Testing
Saturday, Oct. 6th 9:00AM Practice @ Qwest
3:00PM Practice @ Qwest (Hockey 101 for fans)
Sunday, Oct. 7th 9:00AM Practice @ Qwest
3:00PM Practice @ Qwest
Monday, Oct. 8th 9:00AM Practice @ Qwest
2:00PM Leave for McCall
Tuesday, Oct. 9th 9:00AM Practice @ Manchester Ice
1:30PM Mountain Biking @ Tamarack
Wednesday, Oct. 10th 8:30AM Practice @ Manchester Ice
12:00PM Golf @ White Tail Golf & Country Club
Thursday, Oct. 11th 8:30AM Practice @ Manchester Ice
1:30PM Golf @ Jug Mountain
Friday, Oct. 12th 10:00AM Pre-game Skate
7:10PM IDAHO vs WICHITA
Saturday, Oct. 13th 10:00AM Pre-game Skate
7:10PM IDAHO vs WICHITA
Sunday, Oct. 14th 9:00AM Bus Back to Boise
The Steelheads would like to extend their appreciation to the following McCall businesses for their support while in McCall:
Manchester Ice and Events Centre
Whitetail Club and Resort
Tamarack Resort
Jug Mountain Ranch
Super 8
The Mill
Lardos
Skater Things Café
Toll Station Pizza
Paradise Burgers
Hometown Pizza
The Steelheads will unveil the 2007 Kelly Cup Championship banner at the 2007-08 season home opener on Friday, October 19th against the Victoria Salmon Kings. A variety of Season Ticket Plans including a new Family Flex Plan are now available by calling (208) 383.0080 or visiting the team's website at www.idahosteelheads.com.
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