For immediate release

For more information, contact: Joel Silverberg, Director of Broadcasting (865) 525-7825, joel@knoxvilleicebears.com.

Due to unsuitable ice conditions at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Friday’s game between the Knoxville Ice Bears and the Macon Mayhem has been postponed. Tickets purchased for Friday’s contest will be good for use at the rescheduled date to be determined.

“One of my personal worst nightmares is to get this call for our players, staff and fans. However, we truly appreciate all the hard work from the ASM building crew in order to have the floor repaired and ready for Saturday Night’s home game for Santa Con and Cardboard Sled Races among the many great promotions ahead,” said Ice Bears Team President Mike Murray. 

In appreciation of Knoxville’s dedicated fans unable to attend Friday’s Game, the Ice Bears will be hosting an event at the team store in the Coliseum lobby from 10 am – 8 pm, Friday, Dec 17th,. Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with select players from the team will be in attendance for pictures and autographs from 5-7 pm.  In addition, the Ice Bears will be hosting a coat drive on Friday and Saturday where fans can bring a coat to be donated or make a $5 donation for a picture with Santa Claus. All of the coats and proceeds will go towards the Knoxville Ice Bears Foundation. Fans will receive 20% off their entire order all day from the team store.

The game will be rescheduled by the Southern Professional Hockey League office for a later date. Knoxville and Macon are still scheduled to play at the Civic Coliseum Saturday night at 7:35 p.m. The team’s Santa Con promotion will be held Saturday with the Office Holiday Party Night to be hosted at the rescheduled game.

ABOUT The Knoxville Ice Bears: The Knoxville Ice Bears organization began in 2002 and was an inaugural charter member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) in 2004. As four-time SPHL Champions, the Ice Bears are an experienced and established organization, offering the city and its visitors a balanced product of highlight-reel hockey, unique and exciting intermission activity, and endless fan interaction, presenting the most affordable, family-friendly way to enjoy sports and entertainment. Season, Partial Season and Flex Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit www.knoxvilleicebears.com or call (865) 525-7825.

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