FALCONS TRAINING CAMP TO OPEN SEPTEMBER 21

Springfield, MA – The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today that their 2009 Training Camp will open on Monday, September 21 with the first skate scheduled for 10 am at the MassMutual Center. 

FALCONS TRAINING CAMP ICE SCHEDULE:

Sunday, September 20               Player Physicals – 9 am @ MassMutual Center

                                                12-noon – Team Meeting @ MassMutual Center

Monday, September 21              Ice Time – 10 am @ MassMutual Center

Tuesday, September 22              Ice Time – 10 am @ MassMutual Center

Wednesday, September 23         Ice Time – 10 am @ MassMutual Center

                                                Pre-Season Game @ Marlborough, MA Vs. Providence – 7 pm

Thursday, September 24             Ice Time – 10 am @ MassMutual Center

Friday, September 25                 Ice Time – 10 am @ MassMutual Center

                                                Pre-season Game @ MassMutual Center Vs. Worcester – 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 26             Ice Time – 10 am @ MassMutual Center

                                                Pre-season Game @ MassMutual Center Vs. Providence – 7:00 pm

The Falcons will begin their pre-season schedule on Wednesday, September 23 when they take on the Providence Bruins at the New England Sports Complex in Marlborough, MA starting at 7 pm.  Springfield will host a pair of pre-season games at the MassMutual Center starting on Friday, September 25 when they host the Worcester Sharks at 7:30 pm.  The Falcons will face the Bruins again on Saturday, September 26 at The Nest starting at 7 pm to conclude their exhibition schedule.

The Falcons open their 2009-10 regular season schedule on Saturday, October 3 when they host the Portland Pirates starting at 7:00 pm at the MassMutual Center.  The Falcons will be entering their 16th American Hockey League season and third year with their National Hockey League affiliate, the Edmonton Oilers.