MCP has learned that the Hobart Arena has apparently cancelled the Ice Racing Event originally scheduled for January 28. No other information is available on a possible reason, and this has not yet been confirmed by the promoter or their website.

A listing on the Hobart Arena event calendar notes: Ticketholders who purchased tickets for the Ice Racing event via credit card will receive a refund for the full purchase price back to their credit card account. Anyone who purchased tickets with cash may return their tickets to the Hobart Arena offices during regular business hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm and on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of January for a full refund. All ticket returns must be received by Friday, February 4th. Hobart Arena is sorry for this inconvenience and we are working to have International Championship Events return in 2012. Please contact the Hobart Arena offices at (937) 339-2911 with any further questions.

The Charger men's basketball team traveled to Columbus State on New Year's Eve to take on Olive Harvey of Chicago in their second game of the New Year's Classic.

The Chargers pulled away to win it 68-57 ending the Classic with a perfect 2-0 record. Big three pointers from Kyle Duncan and Jeremiah Applin advance the Charger win streak to four games. Zach Bates went five for five from the free throw line and led the Chargers with 19 points. Applin added 14 points and Duncan was right behind with 13. The wins put the Chargers at 7-3 on the season with their next opponent being OSU-Lima on Monday, January 10 at Edison for a 6:30 p.m. tip off.

Evendale, OH - The Troy Bruins professional hockey team returned to the ice from their holiday break with a roar, beating in-state rival Queen City Storm on the road 4-2 in what would be an aggressive and physical battle between two close AAHL rivals.

Troy flew right out of the gates with determination to defend their most recent overtime loss to the Storm back in December, and with a little help from teamates Eric Lang and Aaron Blades, Bruins forward Ryan Stern blasted a shot past Queen City netminder Jon Dorman only 1:08 into the game to take the early lead. Just as quickly as the Bruins established themselves on the scoresheet, Troy's Lee McClure would set the tone for the physicality by engaging in a round of fisticuffs only about a minute later. An end to end battle ensued for the remainder of the opening period, and while Bruins goalie Rob Mattison was able to turn away all 13 Storm shots his way, Troy would extend their lead to two with a Chris Tasic goal at the 18:10 mark, with linemates Kevin Lee and Willie Boyle notching assists on the play. After twenty minutes, the Bruins skated into their dressing room ahead 2-0 and outshooting the home team 17-14.

The second period would begin with an early powerplay chance for the Storm, for which they cashed in at the 5:19 mark to cut the Bruins lead back to one. In a reverse of the opening period, the second period would be the Storm's chance to establish the tempo and flow of the game, and after a physical period of play, finally tied the game in the closing seconds of the second, with former Bruin Josh Tucker lighting the lamp with just :57 to go. Shots in the middle frame would still favor Troy, edging the Storm 12-10.

For the Bruins, the third period made all the difference, as Ryan Stern once again stuck with a shot past Dorman less than five minutes in once again assisted by Blades to recapture the lead. Not looking back, the Bruins added one final goal, again scored by Tasic at 18:52, to secure the 4-2 final score just in time to ring in the new year. Shots in the final period would be an even 10-10 for a game total of 39-33 in favor of Troy.

Las Vegas - The Troy Bruins professional hockey team, members of the All American Hockey League, are proud to announce that Bruins forward Sean Menton has been called up by the ECHL's Las Vegas Wranglers, and was in action for their annual midnight holiday game on Monday against Utah at the Orleans Arena. While not registering a point in his Wranglers debut, Menton earned two shots on goal in his team's 5-3 loss.

Menton, 21, enters his first full professional season with the Bruins and is the first Troy player to move up this year. The native of Monrovia, California has suited up for ten Bruins games so far, earning a goal and three assists and a +2 rating. Prior to joining the Bruins, Menton has seen limited action for the Stockton Thunder, also a member of the ECHL's Western Conference.

The ECHL is the premier "AA" hockey league in North America, featuring 19 teams across the USA and Canada, and is the third longest tenured professional hockey league behind only the National Hockey League and the "AAA" American Hockey League. Since it's inception in 1989, the ECHL has propelled nearly 500 players to the NHL, and has firmly established itself as the primary developmental league for the AHL and NHL.

The Bruins return to action with a special New Year's Eve road matchup with in-state rival Queen City Storm at the Sports Plus Arena in Evendale, Ohio at 7:30pm. Fans can tune into the live internet TV broadcast on PostTV by visiting www.MiamiCountyPost.com starting at 7:25pm.

Don't miss Troy's exciting return to the historic Hobart Arena in downtown Troy on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22 at 8pm! Enjoy family affordable entertainment in the Upper Valley with the Bruins, as all general admission tickets are only $8 with always free parking in the clean, safe and friendly environment along the banks of the Great Miami River. To order your tickets in advance, visit www.TroyBruins.com.

Battle Creek, MI – All American Hockey League (AHL) Commissioner Rod Davidson announced today that the Battle Creek Revolution and the city of Battle Creek, Michigan will host the 2011 All American Hockey League All-Star Game at Revolution Arena on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.   

“We are pleased to select the Battle Creek Revolution and their community as the hosts for the 2011 AAHL All-Star Game.  They certainly have earned this All-Star Game for their fans and organization,” said AAHL Commissioner Rod Davidson.  “Revolution ownership and management made a great plan for this seasons all star contest, something that hasn’t been done during such an event.  Revolution has one of the top franchises in the AAHL and we are thrilled to be able to award this game to the Revolution.”

The All American Hockey League will form one team of eighteen players and two goaltenders and will be opposed by a team of NHL All-Stars comprised of NHL Alumni Players.

“After the tremendous season we had and now with the AAHL awarding Battle Creek the 2011 All-Star game, we are humbled and very appreciative,” said Clouston.  “This event will serve as a remarkable experience, not only for the Revolution organization and its fans, but for those players who will get a chance to experience Battle Creek first hand.  With it being the first All-Star Game here in Battle Creek, those making the trip will have an opportunity to see our tremendous set up, our beautiful city and witness firsthand the incredible community support.  The event will allow the Revolution to showcase what a first class organization it is and we are privileged to be awarded the 2011 AAHL All-Star Game.”

Fans can vote for their picks at www.aahlhockey.com

Basketball Programs Ready for Challenges The Edison Community College women’s and men’s basketball programs will open their 2010-11 seasons this weekend with high expectations. With two new head coaches and many first year players, both teams look to meet the competitive challenges in front of them and turn out successful seasons.

The men’s team will tip off their season by playing Southern State Community College Friday at 8 p.m. and then taking on Miami-Middletown Saturday at 3 p.m.

The women’s team will open up on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. as they host Mott Community College.

John Ralph becomes the men’s seventh head basketball coach in Edison’s history. He comes to Edison after guiding Dayton Thurgood Marshall to the regional championship, earning Greater Dayton Coach of the Year honors.

The Lady Chargers will be coached by Dave McFeely, the fifth head coach in the team’s history. He joins the Edison program after leading the New Bremen High School girls program to the school’s first conference championship in 2009.

Battle Creek, MI – The All American Hockey League (AAHL) announced today that Troy Goalie Rob Mattison  has been named the Harrow All American Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending November 14, 2010.   

The Barlesville, Oklahoma native lead his team to five points this weekend with a overtime loss to Queen City and two wins over Wooster. Rob recorded a whopping 110 saves in the three contests, picking up the back to back wins at home on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mattison and the Bruins travel to Lapeer, Michigan on Friday night for a 7:30pm showdown with the Lapeer Loggers before returning home to host the Battle Creek Revolution on Saturday night at 8pm and a rematch with the Loggers on home ice on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 inside the historic Hobart Arena in downtown Troy. Advance tickets to Saturday or Sunday's home games are just $8 and are on sale now by purchasing online at www.TroyBruins.com.

Lapeer, Michigan - The Troy Bruins professional hockey team would open the 2010-2011 AAHL regular season by spoiling the Lapeer Logger's sold out home opener in a last minute nail biter on Friday night by a final score of 3-2.

After a delayed start thanks to the capacity crowd filing into the Polar Palace, the Troy Bruins quickly got to work utilizing their speed to set up a scoring chance within the first minute of play, with starting centerman Todd McIlrath ringing a shot off the inside post for the game's first heart stopper. An end to end flow settled in throughout the rest of the period, and despite a handful of powerplay opportunities given to each club, neither could find the back of the net after twenty minutes of play, with the Loggers slightly edging the Bruins in shots 11-10.

Lapeer fans wouldn't have to wait long into the second period to witness the first Logger goal in team history, as an odd man rush would create a tap-in score with Derek Osborne notching the distinctive honor for his club to put the home team ahead by one just over two minutes into the second period. A noticeably more physical tempo would take over the middle frame, with end to end battles continuing to punctuate quality scoring chances on either side of the ice, Lapeer content with their one goal lead. Troy would finally find the back of the net at the 15:00 mark, thanks to the efforts of Josh Swenson assisted by former NCAA standout Todd McIlrath crashing the net for a rebound goal to tie the game at one. With the seal officially broken for the regular season, the Bruins would waste little time in earning their first lead of the season, with Chris Tasic breaking down the near wing for a powerful wrister past the five-hole of Lapeer's netminder Dave Desander just :48 later. Troy would skate into the second intermission with the 2-1 lead after forty minutes, and would take a commanding lead in shots after outshooting the Loggers 23-13 in the second.

The third period would truly turn the game into a barnburner, as the hitting and speed intensified from the opening faceoff. Unlike the previous stanza, the fans would have to endure multiple close calls on either end, highlighted by a number of odd rushes and fluke bounces in front of the nets. After battling back to even the shots in the period, Lapeer would again tie the game at the 12:38 mark, off a powerplay, giving the game a definite intense feel and setting up a spectacular finish. Troy wouldn't quit however, as with less than five minutes to go in regulation, returning Bruin Lee McClure snapped a bullet of a shot top shelf past the shoulder of Desander for the eventual game winner at 15:26. In a climactic conclusion, Lapeer would pull their goalie in the final minute, and with a penalty being assessed to the Bruins, made a final unsuccessful charge to even the score, but was denied by a stellar performance by Bruins veteran goalie Rob Mattison, the game's second star. Finals shots on goal favored the Bruins 48-36, with the Bruins taking their first two points of the season with the 3-2 victory.

Troy remains on the road when they travel to Revolution Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan next Friday night to meet the Battle Creek Revolution for the first time, before returning home the following night to open the home portion of the schedule on October 30 at 8pm inside the historic Hobart Arena in Troy. Tickets for the home opener are still available for only $8 by purchasing online at www.TroyBruins.com or by calling 985-PUCK.

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Sharonville, OH - The Troy Bruins professional hockey team opened the 2010-2011 AAHL preseason with a win on the road Wednesday afternoon, defeating in-state rival Queen City Storm 12-4 in a hard fought competition for the remaining roster spots for the upcoming AAHL regular season.

Facing off for the first time in either team's history, the Bruins would open the scoring with a David Lynne goal by crashing the net just four minutes and change into the opening period. After Queen City tied the score off an odd man rush, Troy reclaimed the lead with 1:44 to go in the first, this time scored by former Bowling Green State University NCAA standout Todd McIlrath, before the Bruins capitalized on a chance in front of the Storm net with just :29 left to send the team into the first intermission ahead 3-1.

Both teams would come out flying in the second period, with both Troy and Queen City notching three goals apiece, while returning Bruin and Beavercreek native Lee McClure added his team's fifth goal before engaging in a round of fisticuffs with Storm tough-guy Charles Harvey after taking a nasty slash to the torso. After forty minutes, the Bruins led 6-4 on the scoreboard.

Bruins head coach Rick Szabo would utilize the third period to continue evaluating players in various positions by mixing up the line combinations and positional pairings, while netminder Rob Mattison turned away all Storm shots in the period, keeping the home team from closing the scoring gap. Troy would end up scoring six goals in the final stanza, including a breakaway goal by Troy native Derek Nova to secure the win for Troy.

With the win, the Bruins close out the preseason portion of the schedule, and now prepare to open the regular season on the road against the Lapeer Loggers inside the Polar Palace in Lapeer, Michigan this Friday evening at 7pm. Friday night's game will be televised live on PostTV, found by visiting www.MiamiCountyPost.com, with Bruins broadcaster JT Szabo handling the play-by-play.

Troy Bruins opening night 2010 is set for Saturday, October 30 at 8pm as they host the Madison Ice Muskies inside the historic Hobart Arena. All general admission tickets are only $8, with deep discounts for groups of 20+ and free parking! Call 985-PUCK or visit www.TroyBruins.com for more information and to purchase tickets online.

The Troy Bruins professional hockey team, proud members of the All American Hockey League, announce the opening of the 2010-2011 Pro Training Camp on Saturday, October 16 inside the historic Hobart Arena in downtown Troy, Ohio in anticipation of the approaching AAHL regular season.

Players from across the globe will converge on Troy for a chance to compete to become a Troy Bruin for the upcoming season, and will join the seven players already signed from the previously held AAHL Tryout Camp back in September.

The camp officially kicks off on Friday evening with player check-in, orientation meetings and medical physicals provided by Upper Valley Family Care in Troy & Piqua, the official team physicians of the Troy Bruins.

The action reaches the ice on Saturday, as the players will begin intense on-ice drills and game scenarios with Bruins head coach Rick Szabo, broken into a morning and an afternoon session while day two of the Training Camp features two afternoon on-ice sessions, as players  continue to battle for a spot on the Opening Night roster to become the next Troy Bruins.

Once the weekend is through, the Bruins will begin preparing for the quickly approaching season with daily skates and a preseason exhibition game against in-state rival Queen City Storm on Wednesday evening at the Sports Plus Arena. Szabo will continue to evaluate the talent on the ice as he pairs down the roster towards the final 18 just prior to the season opener in Lapeer, Michigan on Friday, October 22 against the Lapeer Loggers.

All on-ice sessions are free and open to the public, while members of the Bruins staff will be on hand to answer questions and to assist fans with the purchase of season and group tickets. The weekend ice schedule is as follows:

Saturday, October 16
- 8:30am to 10:00am
- 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Sunday, October 17
- 1:15pm to 2:45pm
- 4:15 to 5:30pm