The heat is on
Published on March 4, 2005 under SPHL (SPHL)
Knoxville Ice Bears News Release
Your Knoxville Ice Bears are back on home Ice Friday and Saturday Nights. With a 5 game winning streak, and after a loss by Jacksonville on Thursday night, the IceBears magic number to win the regular season championship dwindled down to just 4 games. Jacksonville lost in overtime to Columbus 4-3, with that win Columbus is now tied with Jacksonville for 2nd place with 54 points. Fayetteville and Macon are right behind with 52 points each. That puts the important 2nd place in the tightest race possible.
How important is that 2nd place you ask? First and second place get a bye in the first round which is a single game elimination round. First and second also get home ice advantage for the second round expected to start during March 24-26th time period depending on ice availability. The Staff at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum are prepared for the playoffs, and ice availability has been planned, with only a mid-March WWE event. And a March 30th race night in which your Ice Bears will again take part in with corporate sponsor Food City.
Promotions: Friday is Martial Arts night with a special show during the first intermission. Saturday Night is Country Western Night sponsored by Cotton Eyed Joe. Wear your Cowboy Boots and hat for a $2 discount per ticket. Line dance lessons will be taught by Bubba a dance instructor / DJ from Cotton Eyed Joe in the exhibit hall during pre-game and intermissions.
"Your Opinion Counts" Question and answer meeting with your Knoxville Ice Bears. Coach Bermingham, General Manager Preston Dixon, League Commissioner Tom Coolen and Ice Bears staff and Ownership will be on hand to speak and answer questions. While the Ice Bears are having a great all around season, there is always room for improvement. The Meeting will start at 5pm Saturday March 5th in the Knoxville Civic Coliseum ball room, Located on the 3rd floor above the Ice Bears office. To RSVP send an e-mail titled "RSVP" to John Scott at jscott@knoxvilleicebears.com or call the Ice Bears office at 865-525-7825. All hockey fans are welcome to this event at no charge.
The Ice Bears "Quest for the Cup" continues
The Ice Bears "Quest for the Cup" continues this week end with two big home games Friday and Saturday nights. Doors open at 6:30, Puck drops at 7:30. Good tickets are still available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com, Knoxville Civic Coliseum Box Office (Mon-Fri 10-5, and 2 hours before game time) Any Ticketsunlimited outlet or web site, or by calling Ticketsunlimited at 865-656-4444. Groups of 10 or contact John Scott at jscott@knoxvilleicebears.com or at 865-525-7825 for Group discounts.
Coaches Corner
Your 2004-05 Icebears
Tune in to the Coaches Show at its new time, Mondays 4-6 PM on ESPN 1180. If you would like to e-mail a question for Coach Bermingham to answer in the next e-newletter send the question to askthecoach@knoxvilleicebears.com.
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