Mizzou Tiger fan?
Stick around this Saturday after the Pro games to watch the Tigers on TV at the Triplex! $20 all you can drink beer and TWO bands live in concert.
Don't miss PIHA Gateway opening night this Saturday December 1st at the Matteson Triplex. Whalers and Cobras will be facing off with festivities starting at 3PM, games starting at 4PM, and then fun into the night!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Opening Night Is Coming!!!
PIHA Gateway Opening Night Set For December 1st
Six nights of games highlight a busy December in St. Louis
By David Garland
The training camps are heating up, the tickets are at the printer, and the rinks are being prepared for an opening month sure to shock the PIHA record books. On December 1st at 4:00 PM, the River City Whalers will visit the St. Louis Cobras at the Matteson Triplex to kickoff the second season of PIHA Gateway. With a full entertainment lineup being released shortly, the 1000+ fans will be in for a unique and exhilarating inline hockey spectacle. Tickets are only $5 (includes AAA, Minor Pro, and Pro games) and season tickets will be available for sale ($50 for season tickets and $75 for a League Pass). The first 500 fans will receive a fantastic On the Run Mobil coupon and keep an eye out for the 180 Energy Booth and UPS Jobs Chuck-A-Puck!
With the season facing off shortly, preparations have been going on behind the scenes at the PIHA Gateway offices in St. Louis. A media blitz has resulted in numerous articles including a recent feature in the St. Louis Business Journal. In addition, PIHA Gateway will be advertising in numerous St. Louis publications. Keep your eyes peeled! The “PIHA Gateway Street Team” is ready to launch with a combination of staff, promotions models, and players. Look for the street team giving away gifts from sponsors and promoting the league throughout the St. Louis area. Stop and say hi if you see the team at a mall, movie theatre, grocery store, or bar near you! They will be spreading PIHA Gateway EVERYWHERE!
Did you know that every game night in St. Louis will have a theme this year? After each team completes their opening night, check www.pihagatewayhockey.com for the nightly themes that may include for example an 80’s night. Stoned-washed jeans and side ponytails are a must. Speaking of www.pihagatewayhockey.com, our new website will be launching in just a couple of weeks. The new state-of-the-art website will set the standard in inline hockey for ease-of-use and cool design.
As team training camps are completed, rosters will be released shortly including the Cincinnati Flying Monkeys and Chicago Untouchables.
See you on December 1st!!!
Six nights of games highlight a busy December in St. Louis
By David Garland
The training camps are heating up, the tickets are at the printer, and the rinks are being prepared for an opening month sure to shock the PIHA record books. On December 1st at 4:00 PM, the River City Whalers will visit the St. Louis Cobras at the Matteson Triplex to kickoff the second season of PIHA Gateway. With a full entertainment lineup being released shortly, the 1000+ fans will be in for a unique and exhilarating inline hockey spectacle. Tickets are only $5 (includes AAA, Minor Pro, and Pro games) and season tickets will be available for sale ($50 for season tickets and $75 for a League Pass). The first 500 fans will receive a fantastic On the Run Mobil coupon and keep an eye out for the 180 Energy Booth and UPS Jobs Chuck-A-Puck!
With the season facing off shortly, preparations have been going on behind the scenes at the PIHA Gateway offices in St. Louis. A media blitz has resulted in numerous articles including a recent feature in the St. Louis Business Journal. In addition, PIHA Gateway will be advertising in numerous St. Louis publications. Keep your eyes peeled! The “PIHA Gateway Street Team” is ready to launch with a combination of staff, promotions models, and players. Look for the street team giving away gifts from sponsors and promoting the league throughout the St. Louis area. Stop and say hi if you see the team at a mall, movie theatre, grocery store, or bar near you! They will be spreading PIHA Gateway EVERYWHERE!
Did you know that every game night in St. Louis will have a theme this year? After each team completes their opening night, check www.pihagatewayhockey.com for the nightly themes that may include for example an 80’s night. Stoned-washed jeans and side ponytails are a must. Speaking of www.pihagatewayhockey.com, our new website will be launching in just a couple of weeks. The new state-of-the-art website will set the standard in inline hockey for ease-of-use and cool design.
As team training camps are completed, rosters will be released shortly including the Cincinnati Flying Monkeys and Chicago Untouchables.
See you on December 1st!!!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Feel The Draft
Feel The Draft
Over 500 attend 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party
With the second PIHA Gateway season kicking off on December 1st, over 500 inline hockey enthusiasts converged at Midwest Sport Hockey in Queeny Park on November 3rd, 2007. Guests were treated to food catered in by D. Marie’s, Pepsi products, and an evening’s worth of entertainment including the Tour Hockey Draft Raffle featuring the extremely cool and unique Cobalt Q skates, a live performance by
Jellydogg, and a video presentation. Over 130 players were drafted onto the PIHA Gateway St. Louis teams in front of friends, family, and fans. The four St. Louis teams also unveiled their new logos courtesy of Tour Hockey at the Draft Party. With an updated sleek and modern look, the four St. Louis teams will certainly stand out in the world of sports. With Bob Carroll as the MC and sponsors including Pepsi
Americas, On the Run-Mobil, CFM Shell, UPS (www.upsjobs.com), Tour Hockey, US Bank, Jeff Michelman and appearances by the Arch Rival Roller Girls, Tour President Walt Frazier, and members of the St. Louis Variety Club there was a little something for everyone at the event. Finally, in a surprise HUGE announcement, PIHA Gateway revealed a new sponsorship with Anheuser-Busch’s energy drink 180.
Photos from the draft party available starting November 17th at www.collages.net (Username PIHA, Password: 7405)
2007 Awards:
Organization of the Year: Midwest Tornados
Champions Pro Division: Southside Snipers
Champions Minor Division: Southside Snipers
MVP Pro Division: Tommy Bruce (Southside Snipers)
MVG Pro Division: James Cash (Midwest Tornados)
Commitment To Community: Josh and Jeremy Bruce (St. Louis Cobras)
MVP Minor Division: PJ Tallo (Southside Snipers)
MVG Minor Division: Craig Bremerkamp (Southside Snipers)
2008 First Round Draft Picks:
St. Louis Cobras (two picks acquired from River City Whalers): Jeff Hill, John McGuinness, and Matt Johnson
River City Whalers: First round draft picks traded to St. Louis Cobras for Mark Ell and Jeff Mobley
Midwest Tornados: Bill Scalise and Kyle Gouge (acquired from Cobras)
Southside Snipers: JJ McAtee and Todd Hoeferlin
What’s next?
Season tickets are officially on sale! Tickets are available for $50 (includes team of your choice’s home AND away games). In addition, League Passes are available for $75 (includes all access to all PIHA Gateway games in St. Louis). Both season tickets and league passes include great coupons from our sponsors such as free car washes!
The only way to get into the action and get a season ticket is to email pihagateway@gmail.com or visit www.pihagatewayhockey.com. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, Discover).
Want to become a bigger part of PIHA Gateway? You can purchase an ad in our adbook (ads must be received by November 21st). Email pihagateway@gmail.com for details or visit our website at www.pihagatewayhockey.com.
The 2007-2008 PIHA Gateway schedule will be released in its entirety this week! Mark your calendars for what will prove to be the BIGGEST opening night in PIHA history: December 1st, 2007 when the River City Whalers will visit the St. Louis Cobras at the Matteson Triplex (special 4 PM start).
Over 500 attend 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party
With the second PIHA Gateway season kicking off on December 1st, over 500 inline hockey enthusiasts converged at Midwest Sport Hockey in Queeny Park on November 3rd, 2007. Guests were treated to food catered in by D. Marie’s, Pepsi products, and an evening’s worth of entertainment including the Tour Hockey Draft Raffle featuring the extremely cool and unique Cobalt Q skates, a live performance by
Jellydogg, and a video presentation. Over 130 players were drafted onto the PIHA Gateway St. Louis teams in front of friends, family, and fans. The four St. Louis teams also unveiled their new logos courtesy of Tour Hockey at the Draft Party. With an updated sleek and modern look, the four St. Louis teams will certainly stand out in the world of sports. With Bob Carroll as the MC and sponsors including Pepsi
Americas, On the Run-Mobil, CFM Shell, UPS (www.upsjobs.com), Tour Hockey, US Bank, Jeff Michelman and appearances by the Arch Rival Roller Girls, Tour President Walt Frazier, and members of the St. Louis Variety Club there was a little something for everyone at the event. Finally, in a surprise HUGE announcement, PIHA Gateway revealed a new sponsorship with Anheuser-Busch’s energy drink 180.
Photos from the draft party available starting November 17th at www.collages.net (Username PIHA, Password: 7405)
2007 Awards:
Organization of the Year: Midwest Tornados
Champions Pro Division: Southside Snipers
Champions Minor Division: Southside Snipers
MVP Pro Division: Tommy Bruce (Southside Snipers)
MVG Pro Division: James Cash (Midwest Tornados)
Commitment To Community: Josh and Jeremy Bruce (St. Louis Cobras)
MVP Minor Division: PJ Tallo (Southside Snipers)
MVG Minor Division: Craig Bremerkamp (Southside Snipers)
2008 First Round Draft Picks:
St. Louis Cobras (two picks acquired from River City Whalers): Jeff Hill, John McGuinness, and Matt Johnson
River City Whalers: First round draft picks traded to St. Louis Cobras for Mark Ell and Jeff Mobley
Midwest Tornados: Bill Scalise and Kyle Gouge (acquired from Cobras)
Southside Snipers: JJ McAtee and Todd Hoeferlin
What’s next?
Season tickets are officially on sale! Tickets are available for $50 (includes team of your choice’s home AND away games). In addition, League Passes are available for $75 (includes all access to all PIHA Gateway games in St. Louis). Both season tickets and league passes include great coupons from our sponsors such as free car washes!
The only way to get into the action and get a season ticket is to email pihagateway@gmail.com or visit www.pihagatewayhockey.com. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, Discover).
Want to become a bigger part of PIHA Gateway? You can purchase an ad in our adbook (ads must be received by November 21st). Email pihagateway@gmail.com for details or visit our website at www.pihagatewayhockey.com.
The 2007-2008 PIHA Gateway schedule will be released in its entirety this week! Mark your calendars for what will prove to be the BIGGEST opening night in PIHA history: December 1st, 2007 when the River City Whalers will visit the St. Louis Cobras at the Matteson Triplex (special 4 PM start).
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Another Television Interview and Draft Party Details Announced!
Inline Hockey fans can tune in this Wednesday October 24th for a LIVE interview with PIHA Gateway Director of Marketing and PR David Garland on the popular television show "Best of the STL"The one hour live variety show featuring a studio audience will air from 7 PM-8PM on STL TV (Channel 10 in St. Louis and check your local listings in St. Charles).
In addition, the exclusive interview on "Primetime Sports" continues to air this week as well!
The show airs at 6:30 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM for seven days straight and ending on Monday, October 29th) on Channel 20 in the St. Louis area (Channel 18 in St. Charles beginning Wednesday).
PIHA Gateway Draft Party!
Draft Party Entertainment and Sponsorship List Announced
Over 500 guests will be in for an night of endless entertainment and fun on November 3rd.
The 2007-2008 Draft Party at Midwest Sport Hockey within Queeny Park is just around the corner and PIHA Gateway is proud to announce the exciting entertainment that will be occuring throughout the evening and offer a BIG thanks to all of our sponsors for making the Draft Party possible. Queeny Park will be rocking as soon as the doors open at 7:30 PM on Saturday November 3rd for what is sure to be the hockey party of the year in St. Louis.
Tour Hockey Draft Raffle
Throughout the evening guests will get to participate in an incredible raffle compliments of Tour Hockey. The big ticket items include the brand new top-secret never-been-seen " Cobalt Q Skates" that will be making their public debut in St. Louis. The skates which retail for over $450 will be one of the many fantastic items which also include the Code Carbon skate, Carbon GX Goalie skate, Aviator one piece stick, plus gear bags and hats.
Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the event with one ticket being just $2 and 8 for $10.
When you arrive at the event you will have a chance to walk the red carpet and be photographed in front of our red carpet banner featuring our great sponsors including On the Run Mobil, Wallis Companies, and UPS (www.upsjobs.com), and US Bank.
Dinner catered by D. Marie's, beer and wine will be served, and soft drinks/bottled water compliments of Pepsi.
Following 2007 Awards and the 2008 Draft with MC Bob Carroll, fans will have their first chance to purchase tickets and also advertisements for the 2007-2008 League Program.
As a special bonus, those who purchase season tickets or league passes on the night of the Draft Party will recieve a FREE high-end car wash compliments of CFM and Shell Oil!
Season Tickets: $50 and include all the HOME and AWAY games of your team of choice.
League Pass: $75 includes all access to EVERY PIHA Gateway game in St. Louis plus additional perks.
Payment accepted includes check, cash, or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover).
Jellydogg will be performing LIVE following the draft!
Can't get enough of sports on wheels? The Arch Rival Roller Girls will be in the house (St. Louis' all-female flat-track roller derby league). Make sure to mingle with a roller girl and get tickets to their championship on November 24th!
....plus MUCH MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our media partners and addition sponsors including:
STL Planning, SimpleCheapTravel, and TeamPages and of course Jeff Michelman from Stinson, Morrison, Hecker LLP.
Draft Party Schedule: November 3rd, 2007
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Cocktail Hour/Dinner: 7:45 PM
Awards/Draft: 8:45 PM
Jellydogg will play following the completion of the draft
Tour Hockey Draft Raffle throughout the evening!
Dress for general public: Business Casual
Tickets for general public available at the door for $25 (includes dinner and two drink tickets). It is recommended you RSVP by October 27th to pihagateway@gmail.com.
Entrance is located off of the Weidman Entrance of Queeny Park in the very back at the top of the hill.
The address for Midwest Sport Hockey is:
570 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
From I-270 and Manchester Rd. turn west on Manchester Rd. Turn north on Weidman Rd and continue to the entrance of Queeny Park (about 1/2 mile, entrance is on the right). Enter the park and continue on the main park road until it ends.
In addition, the exclusive interview on "Primetime Sports" continues to air this week as well!
The show airs at 6:30 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM for seven days straight and ending on Monday, October 29th) on Channel 20 in the St. Louis area (Channel 18 in St. Charles beginning Wednesday).
PIHA Gateway Draft Party!
Draft Party Entertainment and Sponsorship List Announced
Over 500 guests will be in for an night of endless entertainment and fun on November 3rd.
The 2007-2008 Draft Party at Midwest Sport Hockey within Queeny Park is just around the corner and PIHA Gateway is proud to announce the exciting entertainment that will be occuring throughout the evening and offer a BIG thanks to all of our sponsors for making the Draft Party possible. Queeny Park will be rocking as soon as the doors open at 7:30 PM on Saturday November 3rd for what is sure to be the hockey party of the year in St. Louis.
Tour Hockey Draft Raffle
Throughout the evening guests will get to participate in an incredible raffle compliments of Tour Hockey. The big ticket items include the brand new top-secret never-been-seen " Cobalt Q Skates" that will be making their public debut in St. Louis. The skates which retail for over $450 will be one of the many fantastic items which also include the Code Carbon skate, Carbon GX Goalie skate, Aviator one piece stick, plus gear bags and hats.
Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the event with one ticket being just $2 and 8 for $10.
When you arrive at the event you will have a chance to walk the red carpet and be photographed in front of our red carpet banner featuring our great sponsors including On the Run Mobil, Wallis Companies, and UPS (www.upsjobs.com), and US Bank.
Dinner catered by D. Marie's, beer and wine will be served, and soft drinks/bottled water compliments of Pepsi.
Following 2007 Awards and the 2008 Draft with MC Bob Carroll, fans will have their first chance to purchase tickets and also advertisements for the 2007-2008 League Program.
As a special bonus, those who purchase season tickets or league passes on the night of the Draft Party will recieve a FREE high-end car wash compliments of CFM and Shell Oil!
Season Tickets: $50 and include all the HOME and AWAY games of your team of choice.
League Pass: $75 includes all access to EVERY PIHA Gateway game in St. Louis plus additional perks.
Payment accepted includes check, cash, or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover).
Jellydogg will be performing LIVE following the draft!
Can't get enough of sports on wheels? The Arch Rival Roller Girls will be in the house (St. Louis' all-female flat-track roller derby league). Make sure to mingle with a roller girl and get tickets to their championship on November 24th!
....plus MUCH MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our media partners and addition sponsors including:
STL Planning, SimpleCheapTravel, and TeamPages and of course Jeff Michelman from Stinson, Morrison, Hecker LLP.
Draft Party Schedule: November 3rd, 2007
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Cocktail Hour/Dinner: 7:45 PM
Awards/Draft: 8:45 PM
Jellydogg will play following the completion of the draft
Tour Hockey Draft Raffle throughout the evening!
Dress for general public: Business Casual
Tickets for general public available at the door for $25 (includes dinner and two drink tickets). It is recommended you RSVP by October 27th to pihagateway@gmail.com.
Entrance is located off of the Weidman Entrance of Queeny Park in the very back at the top of the hill.
The address for Midwest Sport Hockey is:
570 Weidman Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
From I-270 and Manchester Rd. turn west on Manchester Rd. Turn north on Weidman Rd and continue to the entrance of Queeny Park (about 1/2 mile, entrance is on the right). Enter the park and continue on the main park road until it ends.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
PIHA Gateway Television Interview
PIHA GATEWAY INTERVIEW
A televised news segment on the PIHA Gateway division will air next week.
Posted: October 19, 2007 6:24PM; Updated: October 19, 2007 6:25PM
Stay tuned to television next week for an exclusive interview on "Primetime Sports" with PIHA Gateway Founder/Director of Marketing and Public Relations David Garland. Interviewed by Emmy-winning news anchor Randy Gardner, the interview offers a glimpse into the inline hockey scene in St. Louis and PIHA Gateway.
The show will air at 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. for seven days straight (starting on Monday, October 22 and ending on Monday, October 29) on Channel 20 in the St. Louis area (Channel 18 in St. Charles beginning next Wednesday).
Draft Party Expected To Draw Over 500 People
The highly anticipated 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party has officially been announced, and it will take place on November 3 at Midwest Sport Hockey at Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The night will feature a catered dinner by D. Marie's, sponsor giveaways, drinks and cocktails, an awards presentation and high-energy draft, a live performance from the band Jellydogg and much, much, more.
Expected to draw over 500 people, including PIHA Gateway players, family, friends, general public, special guests and members of the St. Louis media, the 2008 Draft Party will be the sports party event of the year in St. Louis.
Fans will have their first chance to purchase season tickets and also mingle with the players. Tickets for the event are $25 for the general public (at the door) and the price includes dinner, two drink tickets, chance at door prizes and all kinds of surprises.
Those interested are advised to RSVP to pihagateway@gmail.com; however, tickets will be available at the door. The complete sponsor list/special guest appearance list will be released next week.
Draft Party Schedule:
Date: November 3
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Hour/Dinner: 7:45 p.m.
Awards/Draft: 8:45 p.m.
Entertainment: Jellydogg will play following the completion of the draft
Dress for general public: Business Casual
Season Tickets
On sale officially at the Draft Party
Season Tickets: $50 (includes home and away games for your chosen team)
League Pass: $75; includes access to all PIHA Gateway games. Season ticket holders will receive numerous coupons at the Draft Party, including free car washes from CFM/Shell.
For more information, please visit the PIHA Gateway web site at www.pihagatewayhockey.com.
A televised news segment on the PIHA Gateway division will air next week.
Posted: October 19, 2007 6:24PM; Updated: October 19, 2007 6:25PM
Stay tuned to television next week for an exclusive interview on "Primetime Sports" with PIHA Gateway Founder/Director of Marketing and Public Relations David Garland. Interviewed by Emmy-winning news anchor Randy Gardner, the interview offers a glimpse into the inline hockey scene in St. Louis and PIHA Gateway.
The show will air at 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. for seven days straight (starting on Monday, October 22 and ending on Monday, October 29) on Channel 20 in the St. Louis area (Channel 18 in St. Charles beginning next Wednesday).
Draft Party Expected To Draw Over 500 People
The highly anticipated 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party has officially been announced, and it will take place on November 3 at Midwest Sport Hockey at Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The night will feature a catered dinner by D. Marie's, sponsor giveaways, drinks and cocktails, an awards presentation and high-energy draft, a live performance from the band Jellydogg and much, much, more.
Expected to draw over 500 people, including PIHA Gateway players, family, friends, general public, special guests and members of the St. Louis media, the 2008 Draft Party will be the sports party event of the year in St. Louis.
Fans will have their first chance to purchase season tickets and also mingle with the players. Tickets for the event are $25 for the general public (at the door) and the price includes dinner, two drink tickets, chance at door prizes and all kinds of surprises.
Those interested are advised to RSVP to pihagateway@gmail.com; however, tickets will be available at the door. The complete sponsor list/special guest appearance list will be released next week.
Draft Party Schedule:
Date: November 3
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Hour/Dinner: 7:45 p.m.
Awards/Draft: 8:45 p.m.
Entertainment: Jellydogg will play following the completion of the draft
Dress for general public: Business Casual
Season Tickets
On sale officially at the Draft Party
Season Tickets: $50 (includes home and away games for your chosen team)
League Pass: $75; includes access to all PIHA Gateway games. Season ticket holders will receive numerous coupons at the Draft Party, including free car washes from CFM/Shell.
For more information, please visit the PIHA Gateway web site at www.pihagatewayhockey.com.
Monday, October 15, 2007
PIHA Gateway Announces 2008 Draft Party
The highly anticipated 2008 PIHA Gateway Draft Party has officially been announced! On November 3rd, 2007 Midwest Sport Hockey at Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri will be rocking with excitement. The night will feature a catered dinner, sponsor giveaways, drinks and cocktails, an awards presentation and high-energy draft, a live performance from the band Jellydogg and much, much, more! Expected to draw over 500 people including PIHA Gateway players, family, friends, general public, and members of the St. Louis media, the 2008 Draft Party will be the sports party event of the year in St. Louis. Fans will have their first chance to purchase season tickets and also mingle amongst the players. Tickets for the event are $25 for the general public (at the door) and includes dinner, two drink tickets, chance at door prizes, and all kinds of surprises.
RSVP to pihagateway@gmail.com or call the PIHA Gateway Hotline (314) 769-9522 and leave a message.
Sponsorship list for the event will be released soon! Thank you to all of our supporters for making the event possible!
RSVP to pihagateway@gmail.com or call the PIHA Gateway Hotline (314) 769-9522 and leave a message.
Sponsorship list for the event will be released soon! Thank you to all of our supporters for making the event possible!
Friday, October 5, 2007
PIHA Gateway Tryouts Completed!
PIHA Gateway recently completed tryouts for the second season of play.
Close to 150 players are now in the running for roster spots.
Best of luck to everyone who tried out during the draft process!
Close to 150 players are now in the running for roster spots.
Best of luck to everyone who tried out during the draft process!
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