November 9th Weekend Preview

Well, this weekend is hockey heaven for Kansas City area sports fans with weekend series in Independence and Topeka.
On Friday night the Missouri Mavericks host the Bloomington Blaze at the Independence Events Center, the puck drops at 7:00 PM. The first 3,000 fans will receive a magnetic schedule courtesy of Mazuma Credit Union and the first 1,000 fans 14 and under will receive a orange youth hockey jersey sponsored by Shocking Prices. There will also be several sponsor kiosks set up around the arena where fans will be able to receive free items and register for prize giveaways.
If you want to catch some amatuer hockey then head to Topeka. The RoadRunners take on the Amarillo Bulls at the Kansas Expocentre (One Expocentre Drive, Topeka, KS 66612) at 7:05PM. This weekend the RoadRunners are celebrating Veterans Day with special events during both games. If you want to grab a bite to eat before the game I suggest stopping by Blind Tiger Brewery (417 SW 37th St., Topeka, KS 66611) for some good food and great brews
On Saturday the Mavericks will again be taking on the Blaze at the IEC. Bob Sight Kia will be sponsoring the Adopt‐A‐Mav Auction.
In Topeka, the Roadrunners will be wearing a special military themed jersey. The specialty jerseys will use a desert camouflage design bordered with the American flag and overlaid with soldier silhouettes.  They will be worn for both games of the series against Amarillo and will be auctioned off following the game on Saturday night.
Additionally, a special jersey will be autographed by the team and held for silent auction throughout the weekend. Interested fans can view the jersey and place bids during each of the two games. A portion of the proceeds from the silent auction and the full team jersey auction will go to the Topeka VA Medical Center.
On Sunday the Missouri Comets will be in Milwaukee to take on the Wave at U.S. Cellular Arena. The game is set to start at 3:00PM and will be telecast on Metro Sports and online at USLNation.com.
If you are looking for other things to attend besides just hockey games, remember, this is the last weekend for The Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe Haunted House and Macabre Cinema Haunted House. So, if you are looking for one last scare then head down to the West Bottoms. Also, the latest James Bond movie, ‘Skyfall’, opens this weekend along with Steven Spielberg’s biopic ‘Lincoln’ (in limited release). And if you are looking to entertain the kids don’t forget that Wreck-It Ralph, Hotel Transylvania and Frankenweenie are still in theaters.
I hope everyone has a terrific weekend.

Topeka RoadRunners Announce FanFest Weekend

The Topeka RoadRunners announced the schedule for the 2012 FanFest Weekend beginning Friday, August 31 and continuing through Monday, September 3. Two exhibition games, the RoadRunners Alumni Game and the annual Blue White Game highlight the festivities but are just part of an exciting weekend for both fans and players.
The FanFest kicks off on Friday at 7 pm with the RoadRunners exhibition game against the North Iowa Bulls of the NA3HL (North American Tier III Hockey League).
On Saturday, at 10 am, the RoadRunners have their morning skate followed by the Alumni morning skate at 11 am. Both are open to the public. From noon until 2 pm, fans will be able to skate the rink and mingle with some of their favorite RoadRunners. At 4 pm, the Tailgate Party gets things started in the Expocentre parking lot. At 5:15 pm, the Alumni Game begins as the legends of the franchise battle it out in Landon Arena. Then, at 7:30 pm, the Topeka RoadRunners cap the night with their second game against the North Iowa Bulls.
After three fun-filled days, the FanFest wraps up with the annual BlueWhite game on Monday at 6 pm. Admission to this intra-squad event is free.

Topeka RoadRunners Announce Dollar Ticket Night For Playoff Game

Topeka RoadRunners fans will only have to pay $1 to see Game Three of the South Division Championship on Thursday, April 26th. The RoadRunners will be playing the Amarillo Bulls for the division crown and a berth into the Robertson Cup Series.
“Nothing helps a team build momentum on the ice like a packed house,” said Donald Stone III, RoadRunners Vice President of Operations. “It’s win-win for us as we get to reward our die-hard fan base, while exposing new fans to RoadRunners hockey.”
Fans in attendance will also get the chance to be a part of history. During the game, the RoadRunners will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Simultaneous High Fives (3,504). Landon Arena can seat over 7,000 fans, putting this record well within reach.
“Both on the ice and through our fans, the RoadRunners are committed to putting Topeka in the spotlight,” added Stone.
The RoadRunners (3-0) just completed a sweep of the Texas Tornado in the first round of the playoffs and were 3-5 against Amarillo this season. The Bulls (3-1) outlasted the Odessa Jackalopes in their series and will host the first two games against Topeka. Game four of the best-of-five championship will be played on Friday, April 27th, at the Expocentre (if necessary).
Tickets for Thursday, April 26th, and Friday, April 27th, are available at the Expocentre Box Office. Ticket information for this and all other upcoming games can be found at www.topekaroadrunners.com or by calling 785-286-7825.

Topeka RoadRunners Playoff Dates Announced

The RoadRunners will host the Amarillo Bulls for games three and four of the South Division playoffs on Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th at Landon Arena. Both games will begin at 7:05 p.m.

The RoadRunners swept the Texas Tornado in the first round.
“The guys did a really great job closing out the Texas Tornado and now will be able to get some much needed rest before the next games,” said Donald Stone III, RoadRunners Vice President of Operations. “We are looking forward to all of our fans coming to the games in Topeka to show Amarillo who has the best fans in the NAHL.”
The Amarillo Bulls will host Games 1 & 2 in Amarillo. Those games will be played on Friday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Game 5, if necessary will be played in Amarillo on Monday, April 30th at 7 p.m.
The last team standing after the Divisional Round will go on to the Robertson Cup Series which will take place in Frisco Texas.
Tickets for Thursday and Friday night’s games are available at the Expocentre Box Office. Ticket information for this and all other upcoming games can be found at www.topekaroadrunners.com or by calling 785-286-7825.