FALCONS RELEASE SIX HOME DATES

Springfield, MA – The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today six of their home game dates for the 2011-12 season.  The Falcons will be entering their 18th AHL season.

Falcons Six Approved Home Dates For 2011-12:

Saturday, October 15
Friday, November 4
Saturday, November 26
Saturday, December 3
Friday, December 30
Friday, January 13

“Having these six dates already set gives us an opportunity to start being creative with some different ideas to make these games attractive to fans,” said Falcons President and General Manager Bruce Landon.  “It’s never too early to start pushing your group sales efforts and now having six approved dates gives us a head start.”

Opponents and starting times for these games will be announced when the complete 2011-12 American Hockey League schedule is released later this summer. In operation since 1936, the AHL will again serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams.

The Falcons continue to offer a variety of affordable season ticket packages for the 2011-2012 campaign. Ticket plans range from all 38 home games to a selection of mini plans including 22 and 14 game plans. The Falcons also offer Flex Packs in denominations of 44 games and 12 games.  For more information, call the Falcons Office at 413-739-3344.