February 8, 2012

The American Hockey League and Labatt Blue have announced that the 2012 Labatt Blue Bubble Hockey Tournament of Champions presented by the AHL is now under way, and the Adirondack Phantoms are one of 11 teams to participate in the tournament.

Entry is free, and no purchase is necessary. Players must be 21 or older to participate.

The tournament is taking place in three stages. During January and February, each participating team is hosting a series of qualifying nights in local sports bars, restaurants and taverns. A total of eight qualifiers from each city will advance to the team finals, which will be held in AHL arenas to determine each team champion. Finally, the 11 individual team winners will advance and earn a trip to the ultimate Tournament of Champions, scheduled at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., on March 31, 2012.

The winner of the 2012 Labatt Blue Tournament of Champions presented by the AHL will receive a Labatt Blue AHL Bubble Hockey game and a mini replica Calder Cup trophy from the AHL. For a full tournament schedule please visit theahl.com.

Even some Phantoms players will occasionally be on-hand to join in the fun. Tuesday night at the Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs, Jason Bacashihua and Mike Testwuide were on-hand to show off their awesome bubble-hockey skills.

The Phantoms area schedule includes:
February 7 10:00 PM -11:30 PM Putnam Den, Saratoga Springs
February 9 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM O'Tooles, Queensbury
February 11 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Peabodys, Saratoga Springs
February 12 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Ravenswood, Clifton Park
February 15 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Gaffney's, Saratoga Springs
Feburary 16 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM JP Bruno's, Glens Falls

February 19 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Mill, Round Lake


Upcoming Phantoms events:

Friday, February 10 - Adirondack Phantoms at Norfolk Admirals

Saturday, February 11 - Adirondack Phantoms at Norfolk Admirals

Tuesday, February 14 - Adirondack Phantoms at Toronto Marlies

Friday, February 17 - Bridgeport Sound Tigers at Adirondack Phantoms. $2 draft beer specials. Adirondack Red Wings legend Glenn Merkosky to drop ceremonial first puck.

Get great savings with the Phantoms when you bring your group of 15 friends or co-workers to a game. Group-rates available as low as $13 per person. Call the Phantoms to find out more at 518-480-3355.

Check out the Half-Price Discount Outlet at phantomshockey.com for great savings from some of our awesome Phantoms corporate partners. Get half-off cards to local restaurants and other stores!

Catch all the action of Phantoms hockey all season long on the team's flagship station, Classic Hits Q101.7 and on phantomshockey.com. Bob Rotruck has the broadcast coverage 30 minutes prior to game-time with Countdown to Faceoff.. Be sure to follow the Phantoms on twitter @phantomshockey and on facebook.com/adkhockey