STORM BLITZ ISSUE #49 Friday 25 July 1997 If you have any comments on Storm Blitz, please feel free to e-mail into.the.storm@poboxes.com any time. --------------------------------------------------- In this issue : * New netminder * Stormforce Newsletter 6 * Meet The Players Night * Stormforce Membership benefits * Extra challenge match announced * 1997/98 early B&H fixtures * World Rollin' Thunder cancelled * Download back issues of Storm Blitz * How to unsubscribe to Storm Blitz --------------------------------------------------- > NEW NETMINDER Storm have signed a new netminder - Jim Hrivnik. He is expected to be the new number one netminder. he is aged 29, and last season played with Koln Sharks. His last NHL Season was in 1993/94 with St Louis Blues. His team history is as follows: Season Games Played Team League 1995/96 13 Las Vegas Thunder IHL 1995/96 11 Carolina Monarchs AHL 1994/95 10 Kansas City Blades IHL 1994/95 28 Milwaukee Admirals IHL 1993/94 23 St. Louis Blues NHL 1992/93 3 Winnipeg Jets NHL 1992/93 27 Washington Capitals NHL 1991/92 22 Baltimore Skipjacks AHL 1991/92 12 Washington Capitals NHL 1990/91 42 Baltimore Skipjacks AHL 1990/91 9 Washington Capitals NHL 1989/90 47 Baltimore Skipjacks AHL 1989/90 11 Washington Capitals NHL 1988/89 10 Baltimore Skipjacks AHL > STORMFORCE NEWSLETTER 6 The latest edition of the Stormforce Newsletter has been delivered to existing Stormforce members. In the usual format, the newsletter's main feature is the interview with Kurt Kleinendorst in the centre pages. The magazine starts with an introduction which pushes the Ice Warriors show, that is taking place at the Nynex on Sunday 3 August 3.00pm. It is the filming for a TV show that will be screened in a few months - effectively Gladiators On Ice! The tickets for the show are free and four were included with the newsletter. The next part of the newsletter has an article about the International Tournament on 23/24 August and an advert for the GB Supporters Club. An in-depth look at the new players then follows some with photos of the players. There is also a two-page article written by Peter Collins of the North Manchester Express about the new players while Mick Thompson talks about the potential lack of coverage in the local press. There is also a Junior Stormforce page and a very obscure crossword-type puzzle. There is also the letters page and a number of adverts throughout the newsletter. > MEET THE PLAYERS NIGHT You can meet the new players and Kurt Kleinendorst on Friday 22 August 1997 at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm) at the Nynex Arena. Entry is free and exclusive to Stormforce members on production of your membership card or season ticket. You can join Stormforce on the night if you haven't already. The evening will include the presentation of the first ever signed 1997/98 shirt. > STORMFORCE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Stormforce membership for 1997/98 is now available. Adult membership costs 7.00 (UK) and Junior membership costs 5.00 (UK). Membership gives the following benefits: * A new 1997/98 season membership card * A new design metal pin badge * A new design car sticker * The opportunity to have your birthday mentioned on the video wall * The opportunity to choose the Man Of The Match (home and away) (adult only) * A birthday card from the team (junior only) * Other offers (as yet unannounced) * Discount on family shows at the Nynex Arena (not available for all shows) * 5.00 (UK) discount on away travel plus reduction for juniors * A monthly draw for 2 tickets to an event of your choice at the Nynex Arena * The chance to attend Stormforce events * Minimum of 4 Stormforce newsletter per year * Regular Stormforce meetings giving you the chance to meet the team * Discount on car parking at the Arena Car Park * Regional Railways discount on travel to home matches You can join Stormforce by filling in the Application Form available from the Nynex Arena. In a few weeks you will be able to register for the form to be posted to your address from Into The Storm (subject to various things...!) > EXTRA CHALLENGE MATCH ANNOUNCED Storm will play Interlaken, a team from Switzerland on tour on Wednesday 3 September in a challenge match at the Nynex Arena. The team doesn't appear to be in the top flight of the Swiss leagues. > 1997/98 EARLY B&H FIXTURES SUN 31 AUG Sheffield Steelers (HOME) SAT 6 SEP Paisley Pirates (AWAY) SUN 7 SEP Telford Tigers (HOME) WED 10 SEP Ayr Scottish Eagles (AWAY) SAT 13 SEP Telford Tigers (AWAY) SUN 14 SEP Ayr Scottish Eagles (HOME) SAT 20 SEP Sheffield Steelers (AWAY) SUN 21 SEP Paisley Pirates (HOME) WED 24 SEP Newcastle Cobras (AWAY) SUN 28 SEP Newcastle Cobras (HOME) > WORLD ROLLIN' THUNDER CANCELLED The World Rollin' Thunder roller hockey tournament that was to hold the final in Manchester in August has now definitely been cancelled due to several of the competition's financial backers pulling out at the last minute. > DOWNLOAD BACK ISSUES OF STORM BLITZ All previous issues of Storm Blitz are still available. If you didn't get them, or want them again, you can now download them from the Internet individually, in bunches of 5 in a .zip file or all at once in a .zip file. 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