Post by fwp on Apr 9, 2010 9:46:05 GMT -5
www.frontiersman.com/articles/2010/04/09/sports/doc4bbebda5f1fa0820651676.txt
WASILLA — The Arctic Predators were primed to meet the Wyoming Cavalry for the second time in as many weeks. But it looks like the Predators are going to have to wait.
The Predators were forced to move their home game with the Cavalry until May 29. The team will play an intersquad scrimmage Saturday in its place.
A problem with their travel arrangements prevented the Cavalry from making the trip to Alaska, Predators coach Hans Deemer said Thursday evening. "We had it scheduled with the airline, but they were unable to accommodate the entire Wyoming team,” Deemer said.
Per American Indoor Football Association bylaws, the Arctic Predators are responsible for making the travel arrangements for teams making the trip to Alaska. Deemer said those arrangements were made months ago, but he learned at about 7 p.m. Thursday that there was an issue.
The Casper, Wyo., based Cavalry bussed to Denver, Colo., Thursday to fly out of Denver International Airport, but were left stuck in the Mile High City. Deemer said the Predators brought on the help of league officials and explored a number alternatives — including other airlines and different departure times — but were ultimately unable to find a way to bring the entire team to Wasilla in time for a Saturday evening kickoff.
The Predators still plan to hit the turf of Sicily’s Field inside the Curtis D. Menard Sports Center on Saturday. The team will host an intersquad scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. Deemer said discounted tickets will be available. Specific prices will be released today.
The Predators will also continue as planned with their Special Olympics Night. A portion of the game’s proceeds will go directly to Mat-Su Special Olympics. Pearl Weaver, a local Special Olympics athlete who has competed internationally, will toss the coin. The Super Star Dancers, a group made up of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, will perform at halftime.
Contact Frontiersman sports editor Jeremiah Bartz at sports@frontiersman.com.
WASILLA — The Arctic Predators were primed to meet the Wyoming Cavalry for the second time in as many weeks. But it looks like the Predators are going to have to wait.
The Predators were forced to move their home game with the Cavalry until May 29. The team will play an intersquad scrimmage Saturday in its place.
A problem with their travel arrangements prevented the Cavalry from making the trip to Alaska, Predators coach Hans Deemer said Thursday evening. "We had it scheduled with the airline, but they were unable to accommodate the entire Wyoming team,” Deemer said.
Per American Indoor Football Association bylaws, the Arctic Predators are responsible for making the travel arrangements for teams making the trip to Alaska. Deemer said those arrangements were made months ago, but he learned at about 7 p.m. Thursday that there was an issue.
The Casper, Wyo., based Cavalry bussed to Denver, Colo., Thursday to fly out of Denver International Airport, but were left stuck in the Mile High City. Deemer said the Predators brought on the help of league officials and explored a number alternatives — including other airlines and different departure times — but were ultimately unable to find a way to bring the entire team to Wasilla in time for a Saturday evening kickoff.
The Predators still plan to hit the turf of Sicily’s Field inside the Curtis D. Menard Sports Center on Saturday. The team will host an intersquad scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. Deemer said discounted tickets will be available. Specific prices will be released today.
The Predators will also continue as planned with their Special Olympics Night. A portion of the game’s proceeds will go directly to Mat-Su Special Olympics. Pearl Weaver, a local Special Olympics athlete who has competed internationally, will toss the coin. The Super Star Dancers, a group made up of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, will perform at halftime.
Contact Frontiersman sports editor Jeremiah Bartz at sports@frontiersman.com.