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2012-13 Odessa Jackalopes Home Opener

By: Big 2 News Staff
Updated: October 26, 2012
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ODESSA -- 2012-13 Odessa Jackalopes Home Opening Weekend vs. the Topeka RoadRunners. On Friday October 26th, the first 1,000 fans through the gates at the Coliseum will receive a free 2012-13 Jackalopes magnet schedule and on Saturday, the first 1,000 fans will receive a set of commemorative Jacks trading cards. Doors open at 6 pm and the puck drops at 7:05.

Jackalope Facts:

 - 2012-13 marks the Jackalopes' second season as a Tier-1 Junior "A" team in the North American Hockey League.
 - The Jackalopes are led by Head Coach Paul Gillis, an 11-year NHL veteran in his 18th season as a Head Coach and 6th season in Odessa.
 - In 2011-12, the Jackalopes earned a playoff berth in their inaugural NAHL season, sent seven players on to NCAA Division 1 and Division 3 schools and earned one NHL Draft pick in former Odessa goaltender and 5th round selection of the Winnipeg Jets (130th overall), Connor Hellebuyck (HELL-uh-buck).
 - The Jackalopes are (3-7-1) so far this season and will play their first home games of the year this Friday and Saturday at Ector County Coliseum vs. South Division rivals, the Topeka RoadRunners.


Ector County Coliseum
Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th.
7:05 pm

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