ECHL Colorado Eagles

Up Next for the Colorado Eagles

October 28, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


Windsor, CO – The Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League (CHL) are 1-3-0 on the 2003-04 season. The Eagles take on the Oklahoma City Blazers Wednesday, October 29, face-off is set for 7:05 p.m. at the Budweiser Events Center. Wednesday night games are sponsored by American Family Insurance. The Eagles Chicks will perform before the game at 6:36 p.m. and Stephanie Lane Harris will sing the National Anthem. The Eagles encourage fans to come to the game in their most creative Halloween Costume to receive free chocolate from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The Colorado Eagles will host their first Junior Reporter at the game. Eleven year old Jennifer Rose who attends Dunn Elementary was selected by the league to be the Eagles first junior reporter in franchise history. As a junior reporter Jennifer will write a story that will be posted on the CHL website (www.centralhockeyleague.com) and on the Colorado Eagles website (www.coloradoeagles.com) following the game. The Colorado Eagles will host Junior Reports for the following games: November 22 vs. Indianapolis; December 13 vs. New Mexico; January 10 vs. Odessa; February 15 vs. Amarillo; March 6 vs. Fort Worth.

For tickets to Colorado Eagles call (877) 544-TIXX, visit ComcastTix.com (access to ComcastTix.com is also available through the Colorado Eagles website, www.coloradoeagles.com), or purchase tickets at the Budweiser Events Center box office or the box office at Fort Fun in Fort Collins.

COACH'S SHOW

Head Coach Chris Stewart's "Coach's Show" will air next Monday, November 3, at 5 p.m. on 1410 AM the Zone. The show is broadcast live from Bennigans in Fort Collins and is hosted by The Zone's Kevin McGlue and the Colorado Eagles play-by-play personality, Tori Holt. Next week's "Coach's Show" will consist of commentary on the Colorado Eagles Wednesday night rematch against the Oklahoma City Blazers and the away games Friday and Saturday against New Mexico and Amarillo. A couple players will be there to discuss the games as well. Fans are encouraged to come to Bennigan's to listen to the show, and if they cannot make it they can always call in with questions.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Tues. Oct. 21 3-2 Win @ Odessa Top Star: Left Wing Ryan Tobler (2 goals and CHL Metal Blade Power Player)
Fri. Oct. 24 1-4 Loss @ Oklahoma City
Sat. Oct. 25 2-4 Loss @ Tulsa

WEEK AHEAD

Wed. Oct. 29 7:05 p.m. vs Oklahoma City Blazers @ the Budweiser Events Center

Notes: The Colorado Eagles faced the Oklahoma City Blazers just last Friday, October 24, and suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss. The Blazers out shot the Colorado Eagles 35 shots to 26. Eagles defenseman Brad Williamson was able to score a goal 2:40 into the second period creating a 1-0 lead. Williamson's goal was answered by the Blazers when they managed to score 3 goals in the second period in only four minutes. Fri. Oct. 31 7:05 p.m. @ New Mexico

Notes: The Colorado Eagles have yet to face their division rival, the New Mexico Scorpions. The Scorpions currently share the same record as the Colorado Eagles at 1-3-0. Sat. Nov. 1 7:10 p.m. @ Amarillo Gorillas (6:10 p.m. Eagle Time)

Notes: The Colorado Eagles have yet to face the Amarillo Gorillas of the Southwest Division. The Gorillas currently have a 0-3-0 record.

PRACTICE TIMES : TUES, WED, THURS: 10 AM; FRI-SAT: Team on the Road

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
11/2 5:00 P.M. Season Ticket Holders Meet the Eagles Party at the Great Colorado Market Place
11/5 AT GAME Colorado Eagles Help Families for Christmas: The wives of Colorado Eagles players
11/7 AT GAME along with members of the Eagles Foundation will be collecting donations to make Christmas
11/14 AT GAME special for four different families (one family Windsor, one in Greeley, one in Loveland,
11/19 AT GAME and one in Fort Collins). Fans can make there donations at home games 11/5 to 11/19.
11/21 AT GAME Toy Drive: For all home games 11/5 to 11/28 there will be a toy drive, so fans can bring new
11/22 AT GAME toys to the Budweiser Events Center to donate to children to help make more children's
11/26 AT GAME holiday wishes come true.
11/28 AT GAME Teddy Bear Toss: Fans can bring new stuffed animals to the game to throw onto the ice. The animals will be donated to the Toy Drive and there will be teddy bears available for purchase at the game as well.

To be placed on the season ticket waiting list contact the Colorado Eagles front office at (970) 686-SHOT. The Colorado Eagles will be offering special group rates for the season. To make your group reservations call 970-686-SHOT. Available reserved seats for all other Colorado Eagles home games are priced at $16.00. Single game tickets are also available at Club Level for $21. To reserve single game tickets call (877) 544-TIXX, go to ComcastTix.com, or visit the box offices at the Budweiser Events Center and Fort Fun in Fort Collins.

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