Texas Brahmas Open Season This Weekend
October 16, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Fort Worth Brahmas News Release
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (October 16)- The Texas Brahmas of the Central Hockey League (CHL) are set to go for the 2008-09 season as they begin play Friday night on the road followed by the home opener Saturday for a 7:05 PM faceoff against the Mississippi RiverKings.
Festivities at the NYTEX Sports Centre will begin with live music provided by Trio Loco, a local band that plays '80's, '90's current rock music. Cas Haley, a former contestant on NBC's hit talent contest, "America's Got Talent", will be on hand to sing the National Anthem and sign autographs.
The Brahmas have some new faces on their roster their season (click here for opening day roster), and in order for the fans to be acquainted to the 2008-09 team, all Texas Brahmas players will be available for a special autograph session in the main lobby following Saturday night's game.
This season the Texas Brahmas will be under the leadership of newly appointed captain, veteran defenseman Craig Minard. Wearing the "A" for the black and purple will be defenseman Justin Kinnunen and forward Lance Galbraith.
For ticket information for the 2008-09 home opener this Saturday, please contact the Brahmas offices at (817) 336-4423 or visit the Box Office at the NYTEX Sports Centre at 8851 Ice House Drive, North Richland Hills, 76180.
* All Brahmas games can be seen on CHL Network this season at: http://www.nifty-tv.com/chl/. The games are "FREE-for-view", allowing fans all across the CHL access to all games for the 2008-09 season.
** The Brahmas traded forward Blair Manning to the CHL's expansion team, Rapid City Rush for future considerations.
*** Season tickets, voucher books, individual tickets and group nights are still available for the Brahmas 2008-09 season. For ticket information please contact a Brahmas sales representative at (817) 336-4423.
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