Euro Ice Hockey Challenge
26th June 2002The National Ice Centre and Ice Hockey UK are thrilled to announce the Euro Ice Hockey Challenge at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham, 30 August - 1 September 2002.
Battled out over three action packed days, the non-stop feast of ice hockey will see Great Britain pit their skills against Olympic semi-finalists Belarus, GB's top-flight adversary Slovenia and commanding Division 1 rival Hungary.
Watch GB rise to the challenge against Europe's finest Ice Hockey teams at this year's biggest European Ice Hockey Event - the first to take place at the National Ice Centre.
Geoff Huckstep, Chief Executive at the National Ice Centre said; "I am delighted to join forces with Ice Hockey UK to host top-class sporting talent at the National Ice Centre - without a doubt, the best ice facility in the UK. I'm sure hockey fans will be out in force to lend GB their support, at what promises to be a fantastic three day tournament for all the family with an electric atmosphere."
Gill Short of Ice Hockey UK added: "The Great Britain players and staff love the National Ice Centre in Nottingham and are all excited that they are able to take advantage of the wonderful facilities that it has to offer. With England doing so well in the cricket and football we are sure that Ice Hockey fans will come to support their Great Britain team! We are looking forward to the Euro Ice Hockey Challenge and to facing off against such great teams as Belarus, Slovenia and Hungary."
5,000 tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday 24 June 2002 at 9am. All tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Hotline 0870 121 0123 (24hour line), online at www.nottingham-arena.co.uk or in person at the National Ice Centre, Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham.
Tickets prices - Day Passes: Adults £12.00 Concessions* £10.00 Under 16s £6.00 Family Pass** £26.00
3 Day Tournament Passes: Adults £30.00 Concessions* £25.00 Under 16s £15.00 Family Pass** £65
* Concessions - registered disabled, over 60's, job seekers, and NUS ** Family Pass - 2 adults and 2 concessions or 2 under 16's All tickets may be subject to availability and a booking fee.
Support the Great Britain Ice Hockey Team at the National Ice Centre and 'Experience The Pride!'
For further information please contact - Becky Pope, Media Manager, Ice Hockey UK on 0115 910 0101, becky@spenbeck.prestel.co.uk Or Helen Cundy, PR & Promotions Manager, National Ice Centre on 0115 853 3063, helen.cundy@nottingham-arena.co.uk