This week with the St. Louis Steamers

December 29, 2004 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
St. Louis Steamers News Release


This week's Game:
The Steamers kick off the new year Sunday night (January 2) when they host the Baltimore Blast at 6:05 p.m. at Savvis Center. St. Louis has an 8-5 record and is only one game behind the Milwaukee Wave in the Central Division. Although the Blast are two-time defending MISL Champions, they have struggled this season and are looking to improve on their 6-8 record. Despite their record, the Blast have been a thorn in the Steamers' side. Baltimore handed St. Louis two of their five losses, both in overtime.

St. Louis is expecting forward Joe Reiniger (left) back in the lineup for Sunday's contest. Reiniger has missed the previous five games due to a hamstring injury. When he went on the Injured Reserve list, Reiniger was among the team's offensive leaders. Despite missing five games, Reiniger still ranks fourth on the club in goals (eight), is tied for third in assists (five) and is fourth in total points (13).

The Steamers have posted a 5-3 record on home turf and have won their last two games at Savvis Center. Scoring early may be key to a Steamers victory Sunday night. They are 6-1 this season when scoring the first goal.

Following Sunday's duel, the Steamers journey to Milwaukee to tangle with the Wave next Friday (January 7). The Wave are dormant until the January 7 game, so a St. Louis victory on Sunday would put the Steamers only one-half game behind the Wave with the potential of gaining sole possession of first place when the two teams clash next Friday.

Upcoming Games:
Sunday, January 9th, the St. Louis Steamers take on the Chicago Storm at the Savvis Center. The Steamers defeated the Storm at their last meeting 8 to 7.

Friday, January 14th at Cleveland, the St. Louis Steamers will take on the Force. Earlier in the season at Savvis Center, the Steamers beat the Force 9 to 3.

Schedule Change:
The game scheduled for January 23rd will be played on January 21st at 7:35p.m. The St. Louis Steamers players and staff apologize for any inconvenience.

Current Appearances:
Monday, December 27th the St. Louis Steamers attended the Rams tailgate party on Broadway next to the Hampton Inn.
This week, Tuesday and Thursday, Steamers players and staff will be at Wehrenberg Theatre in St. Charles and Des Peres. The Steamers will sign autographs and pass out information about the Steamers.
This week the Steamers will visit area Holiday Soccer tournaments. Tuesday they were at Jamestown Sports Complex and The Game. Thursday the Steamers will be at Dellwood Recreational Center at 5 p.m.
Upcoming Appearances:
Every Wednesday until the end of the season the Steamers players will be at Syberg's on Dorsett and Helen Fitzgeralds on Lindbergh. Come out and join the party with the Steamers players!
The St. Louis Steamers have partnered with Tobacco Free Missouri and Madison County Health Department, in effort to reach out to the youth of St. Louis. The players will make weekly appearances at schools, in both Missouri and Illinois to educate kids about the dangers of tobacco use.
Ticket Promotions
Special Events and Packages

Birthday Bash:
$20 per ticket
Minimum group of 10
Includes: ticket, voucher for a regular hot dog and medium soda, t-shirts, autographed item for birthday child, Jumbotron greeting

Party Zone:
$30 per ticket
Includes ticket, unlimited draft beer and soda with waiter/waitress service

Club Party Suites:
$480
Includes: 16 tickets, unlimited draft beer, a case of soda, dry snacks, 2 parking passes
Up to four additional standing room tickets can be purchased for $30 each
Special catering packages will be available for purchase

School Game:
Thursday, March 3, 11:05am
$8 per ticket for school groups of 10+

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Major Indoor Soccer League 2 Stories from December 29, 2004


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