The Avalanche will return to the Air Force Academy in September for the team’s annual preseason Burgundy-White game. It’s the second consecutive year Cadet Ice Arena will be the site of the intrasquad game.
The Avs will play their three-period, full-pad scrimmage Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The game is open to fans, and tickets can be found at beginning Monday.
The game will help raise money to benefit military families and the Avs’ youth hockey program.
“We’re pleased to be working again this season with the Air Force Academy for a tremendous cause,” Avs assistant general manager Greg Sherman said. “This game was a huge success last year, and we’re expecting another great turnout from our fans in the area.”
Center Watson, defenseman Smith rejoin Rage.
The Rocky Mountain Rage of the Central Hockey League re-signed center Simon Watson, a former all-star, and defenseman Mark Smith, the team said. The Rage has 12 players on its preseason roster for the coming season.
Watson was a CHL all-star his rookie season in 2006-07. Smith, a former player at University of Alaska-Anchorage, will be a second-year pro.
