Ice Bats Roll

Win 8 - 1

The Adrian Ice Bats celebrated the first game in their history with a 8 to 1 victory over Cedar Inn.

Tom Quirk and Jerry Shurhammer had multi-goal games. Mike Fay (pictured below) and Cris Holst also scored a big goals.

Press Release -- 1/9/97 12:05 CST

Paul Wolfram -- Director of Communications

Adrian's Ice Bats took advantage of their opponents shortage of players and lack of motivation by flying to an 8-1 win over the Cedar Inn. The Bats actually received a forfeited win, but played the game anyway, surrendering two key players to their opponents--Duane "Cheese Factory" Koshiol and Troy "Treadmill" Woods.

The Bats were looking sleek in the old "DSI" jerseys, which will be replaced next week with the new team jersey, featuring the Ice Bat logo.

General Manager Jim "Check Bounce" Lemire was seen in a dispute over suite boxes and concession rights with Adrian's owner and financier of the Bats.

On-ice Coach David "Where were you playing?" Hanson, said after the game, "the referee really smelled funny, didn't he?".

Newcomer to the team Ross "Hide-the-Ball" Hedin, played admirably, although was given some grief regarding the Inn's lone goal.

Equipment Manager Mark "Shutterbug" Novak commented on the fine play by the Bats, "It was too easy. I think we would have been better off with a greater challenge the first time out".