Press Release

Chicago Express hockey begins at the Sears Centre Arena

The Village of Hoffman Estates is proud to welcome the hockey team to the Sears Centre Arena for the home opener of their inaugural season on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Express will face off against the at 7:30 p.m.

Team Owner Craig Drecktrah and General Manager Wade Welsh have been hard at work since the summer of 2010 to make sure that fans will have a fun, exciting and memorable experience at every Chicago Express game this season.

Fans who have followed hockey in the area will see a few familiar faces at the games. Head Coach was the former coach of the Rockford IceHogs, and led the team to their fi rst ever championship during the 2006-07 season. Current Express players Nathan Lutz (defenseman) and Chaz Johnson (right wing) were also a part of the Rockford championship team. The Express have also hired fan-favorite Chris Toltzman as the public address announcer for all the Chicago Express home games.

The Chicago Express are competing in the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league. They have affi liations with both the of the NHL and the Springfi eld Falcons of the AHL. The ECHL has long been a prestigious professional hockey league, and the Express are proud to be a part of the league.

The Express bring high-caliber, high-quality hockey to the Sears Centre Arena at extremely affordable prices. Season tickets start as low as $5 per game, and customizable ticket plans are available for any amount of games. The Sears Centre Arena is located at 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates. For more information on anything the Express have to offer, call 224-220-1333.

Media contact: Village of Hoffman Estates Emily Kerous, Director of Operations – Offi ce of the Mayor and Board of Trustees 847-781-2610 Original release date: Oct. 13, 2011

Village of Hoffman Estates | 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 | 847-882-9100 | www.hoffmanestates.org