The Adirondack Phantoms
have announced an exciting addition to their preseason
schedule with a game in Saratoga Springs, NY at
Weibel Arena on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00pm.
The Phantoms will take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins in this preseason opener hosted by Saratoga
Youth Hockey.
Proceeds from the game will go to benefit Saratoga
Youth Hockey as the Phantoms help the dedicated
kids, parents and coaches of the Saratoga region
in continuing to build their always growing organization
that teaches youths about teamwork and having fun.
"We are thrilled to have the Phantoms come
to the Weibel Arena for this game," said Saratoga
Youth Hockey President Bruce Thompson. "Our
dedicated volunteers as well as the city staff work
hard to make this a great skating and hockey facility
for everyone and it is incredibly flattering that
the Phantoms want to assist in our efforts by bringing
big-time AHL hockey directly to our building and
our supporters."
Taking the excitement of the AHL directly to Saratoga
Springs is the team's way of thanking all the great
fans of the region for their consistent support
of the Phantoms.
"This game in Saratoga Springs allows us to
expand our reach in a market that is hugely important
to us. It's a great way for us to kick off the 2011-12
season," said Phantoms Executive Vice President
Chris Porreca. "The community will get to enjoy
some terrific AHL hockey and family entertainment
at their very own rink and in their own community
and we are proud to team up with Saratoga Youth
Hockey for this great event."
The Weibel Arena is located on Weibel Avenue in
Saratoga Springs, NY. It is the home to the Skidmore
College Thoroughbreds hockey team, the Saratoga
High School heckey team as well as Saratoga Youth
Hockey.
Tickets for the game will be on sale exclusively
through Saratoga Youth Hockey at the snack bar at
Weibel Arena which is open evenings during the week
and all day on the weekends. The Adirondack Phantoms
are not selling tickets for this game.
The Phantoms full preseason schedule:
Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 - Phantoms vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins at Weibel Arena in Saratoga Springs
Saturday, October 1, 7:00 - Phantoms vs. Albany
Devils at Glens Falls Civic Center
Sunday, October 2, 5:00 - Phantoms at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins
Founded in 1976 by Joe Vernon, Saratoga Youth Hockey
has been providing organized ice hockey for boys
and girls of all levels and ability in the Saratoga
region for over 30 years. As in 1976, they still
strive today to meet Joe\'s dream of making ice
hockey accessible to any child who wants to play.
For more information, visit saratogahockey.org
Follow the Phantoms on twitter @phantomshockey
and on facebook.com/adkhockey
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