ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Utah Grizzlies To Hold Fan Fest Saturday

Published on October 8, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


West Valley City, Utah - Utah Grizzlies Senior Vice President and COO Michael Schetzel has announced that the team will hold a fan fest Saturday, October 14 at the E-Center from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. The event will be free of charge. Training camp for the Grizzlies continues this morning at 11:30 a.m. at the Acord Ice Center. The fan fest will start with player introductions at approximately 12:15 p.m. Head Coach Jason Christie will then conduct an open practice from 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

At 1:45 p.m., all fans will be invited onto the ice for a public skate with Grizzlies players. A limited number of skates will be available to rent for no charge, but fans are asked to please bring their own skates if they have them.

*We are excited to invite our fans out just prior to the season to introduce them to their 2006-2007 Utah Grizzlies,* said Schetzel. *Jason Christie and his players are always firmly entrenched into this community and this will be a great kickoff event,* said the team's CEO Kevin Bruder.

In addition, Grizzlies staff will be available to answer any questions about the upcoming season; while select seats in the arena will be marked indicating that they are available for immediate season ticket purchase.

There will also be drawings for Grizzlies merchandise going on throughout the fan fest.

The Grizzlies open their 2006-2007 home schedule at the E-Center October 27 and 28 when they welcome in longtime rival Las Vegas. All 2006-2007 ticket packages are on sale now by calling (801) 988-PUCK. Utah drops the puck on the season October 20, 21 and 22 when they visit the RoadRunners in downtown Phoenix.

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