Street Fleet takes flight Saturday in Pearland
June 1, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
Houston, TX â The Houston Aeros have announced that they will conduct "Street Fleet" programs in conjunction with local parks and recreation departments throughout the summer. Pearland will host the first edition of the FREE street hockey clinic this Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Independence Park. Street Fleet, which aims to cultivate the sport of hockey at the grass-roots level in the Houston area, is open to everyone.
Mascot "Chilly" will be on hand along with Strike Force, the Aeros' entertainment team. The team's "Slap Shot" inflatable will be there as well, as fans can work on their shot with the help of Aeros staff. The programs will also include free food and beverages (while supplies last).
The other Street Fleet programs are listed below.
June 19 â Conroe Parks and Recreation (Candy Cane Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
June 26 â Bellaire Parks and Recreation (Site, time TBA)
July 4 â Sugar Land/First Colony Parks and Recreation (Lost Creek Park, 8-11 a.m.)
July 24 â The Woodlands Parks and Recreation (Site, time TBA)
The Aeros would like to thank the following sponsors for their help in making Street Fleet possible: Pepsi, Houston Parks and Recreation, Sysco and Dreyer's.
For more information on the Aeros Street Fleet, please call the team's office at 713.974.PUCK.
You can join the Aeros "Elite Fleet" today. Elite Fleet members get tickets to all 40 Aeros games for the price of 30, along with great benefits like guaranteed premium items and discounted merchandise. Elite Fleet packages start at just $300. Those paying for their seats in full by 5 p.m. on June 16 will receive 50 percent off secured and covered parking for the 2004-05 season, AND lock in the same season ticket price for 2005-06. Pay 50% of the invoice by June 16, and still receive 50% off parking.
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