The $5,000 Ice opener
September 29, 2006 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Indiana Ice News Release
INDIANAPOLIS, IN- "Indy's Blue Collar Team" is back as the Indiana Ice begin the 2006-07 regular season when they host the Chicago Steel on Saturday, October 7th at 7 p.m. from the Pepsi Coliseum.
The "Opening Night" tradition resumes for the Ice as the team will begin the day festivities with the "Citizens Gas Block Party" from 4-7 p.m. in front of the Pepsi Coliseum. The giant tailgate party will feature Ice mascot, Big-E-Foot and ten of his closest mascot friends, face painting, a bounce house, a climbing wall, music and much more fun and games. Food and beverages will be available.
The party continues on into the evening as one hard-working, loyal fan will go home $5,000 richer. Fans will need to attend the "Citizens Gas Block Party" (No purchase necessary) for a chance to sign up to be one of five finalists for the prize. The five finalists will be announced between 6:30-6:45 p.m. at the "Block Party" to participate in an on-ice event during the second intermission to determine the winner.
In addition, the electricity will flood into the arena as fans will not want to miss the opening ceremony and player introductions. Big-E-Foot and the Hardee's Chill Girls will be on hand to start the cheers as Ice Head Coach Jack Bowkus leads the 2006-07 Ice on their mission to win the Clark Cup Championship.
Tickets range from $11-$15 for the game ($2 off for children 12 and under and seniors 62 and over) and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations including select Marsh Supermarkets, Karma Records, and the Pepsi Coliseum and Conseco Fieldhouse box offices, or by calling 239-5151 or online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of ten or more can order their tickets through the Ice office by calling 925-4423.
For all the latest Ice information, please visit www.indianaice.com.
The Indiana Ice is a member of the United States Hockey League, an elite junior developmental league.
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