WHAT: Guns and Hoses Hockey
WHO: Cops vs Firefighters
WHEN: October 05, 2013 — Doors open 6:30. Game at 7:30
WHERE: Swonder Ice Arena, Evansville
The second annual Guns & Hoses Hockey game will be held October 05 at 7:30 at Swonder Ice Arena. This game will feature roughly 16 players per side and will consist of three periods each lasting 15 minutes with a stopped clock during game stoppages.
Doors open at 6:30 P.M. and inside will be merchandise for sale, as well as an open concession stand (plus alcohol).
The first Guns & Hoses Hockey game was held February 2, 2013 after an IceMen game at the Ford Center, with the Guns Squad winning 6-0. Both teams have been competing in local hockey leagues at Swonder Ice Arena and are excited to once again come together for a great cause.
911 Gives Hope President and Guns Team Captain Patrick Phernetton said “the first time we tried this, we didn’t know what to expect. We ended up with around 1,000 people staying after an IceMen game to watch us play. We have put a little more into it this year and guys are more ready to get out there and show what we have been working on since the last game. In advance, thank you to everyone who is coming out. The more you support us, the more you support the Children of Evansville.”
Eric Tanner, Captain of the Hoses team talked about this year compared to last year. “We had a lot of guys come out that were just learning (last year). It was a fun game but they got the best of us. We have been putting in work in the off-season and are excited to go out there and give it all we’ve got on the 5th. At the end of the day, we are one big family and everybody comes together after the game because the game is being played for the kids of this community.”
Around 1,000 tickets are being sold for the event and ticket price is $10. Tickets are for sale at Evansville Firefighter Credit Union (312 N. 4th Ave) or through Officer Patrick Phernetton (PPhernetton@evansvillepolice.com)
Any questions can be sent to Patrick Phernetton (PPhernetton@evansvillepolice.com)
