MEET THE NEW MEXICO ICE WOLVES NAHL AND NA3HL TEAM PLAYERS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23FROM 6-8PM AT PIZZA 9 LOCATIONS IN SUPPORT OFANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN
“Be a Buddy, Not a Bully“ Campaign is in Support of The North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) Fourth Year of a League-Wide Initiative Recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month
Community Wide Event Features Coloring Contest for Fans Ages 6-12, Gift Certificates for Pizza 9 and Chello Grill and Chances to Win Game Tickets and Gift Cards
(Albuquerque, NM) Monday, October 7, 2024 – The New Mexico Ice Wolves® today announced a player meet-and-greet event on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 6-8pm MT at Pizza 9 and locations in Albuquerque as part of its partnership with Pizza 9 and Chello Grill for North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) anti-bullying campaign. Players will be at two Pizza 9 locations at 1608 Eubank Blvd. NE and 9250 Golf Course Rd. NW where fans can meet players, get autographs and pictures as well as color with them. Fans ages 6-12 can participate in a coloring contest that can be entered at Outpost Ice Arenas, Pizza 9 locations in Albuquerque or Chello Grill.
All participants in the coloring contest will receive gift a certificate for a kid-sized pizza at Pizza 9 or free chicken tenders at Chello Grill, a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) certificate for a public skating session (including rental skates) at Outpost Ice Arena or a BOGO ticket offer for an NM Ice Wolves NA3HL hockey game during the 2024-2025season. Winners of the coloring contest, as randomly chosen by Pizza 9 and Chello Grill, will receive a four pack of tickets to a NM Ice Wolves NAHL or NA3HL game of their choice based on availability in addition to a $25 Pizza 9 gift card and a $25 gift card that can be used at Outpost Ice Arenas for equipment or apparel at Chilly’s Pro Shop, tickets for an NM Ice Wolves game, public skating or Learn to Skate classes. The community wide event is also a part the National Bullying Prevention Month in October and in support of the NAHL’s commitment to bring awareness to the issue of bullying and to communicate and promote a message of acceptance, support and inclusion.
NAHL single game tickets start at $27.50 for reserved stadium chair seats and $15 for bleacher seats. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmicewolves.com. NA3HL single game tickets start at $15 for reserved stadium chair seats and $10 for bleacher seats. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.3hlnmicewolves.com.
The team has two hospitality suites available on a single game basis. Suites come with light snacks and fountain drinks, and catering options are available for an additional charge. The Land of Enchantment Suite starts at $499 and seats 32, and the Sandia Suite starts at $599 and seats 42. Anyone interested in reserving a suite for a group or special event can contact tickets@nmicewolves.com for more information.
View the entire 2024-2025 NAHL schedule here.
View the entire 2024-2025 NA3HL schedule here.
About Pizza 9
Pizza 9 is a locally owned and franchised company. They’re a proud community supporter and sponsor of the New Mexico Ice Wolves. At Pizza 9, we let your taste buds do the talking and we always promise to Deliver. Pizza 9 proudly serves Chicago-Style Pizza & More, using fresh ingredients and dough made daily. You’ll find pizza, pizza rolls, calzones, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, spaghetti, ravioli, desserts like cheesecake, tiramisu and many other delicious items on their menu. Pizza 9 has 13 locations across New Mexico and 3 locations internationally. To find a Pizza 9 near you please visit www.pizzanine.com.
About Chello Grill
Chello Grill is a local Mediterranean restaurant located in Albuquerque just off of Cutler and San Mateo. They’re a proud community supporter and sponsor of the New Mexico Ice Wolves. Chello Grill serves delicious, healthy, freshly made flame-grilled kabobs, gyro sandwiches, authentic Persian stews and sides and a specialty tea bar. Chello Grill has some excellent weekly meal deals and catering options. Visit Chello Grill or order online at www.chellogrill.com.
About NAHL
Celebrating its 50th season in 2024-25, the NAHL is the oldest and one of the largest junior hockey leagues of its kind in the United States and one of only two USA Hockey-certified leagues that operate under the free-to-play model. The NAHL is also one of the best in the world at advancing players to NCAA and professional hockey.
With 400 NCAA commitments during the 2023-24 season, the league has set a new standard with 300+ NCAA commitments in each of the last eight seasons. That also includes 270 NCAA Division I commitments this past season. In addition, six players with NAHL ties were listed in the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft.
About the NA3HL
In its 15th season in 2024-25, the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior league and serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental vehicles available for student-athletes in its classification. The primary mission of the NA3HL, which is managed organizationally by the North American Hockey League (NAHL), is to provide a structured developmental environment for student-athletes who have aspirations of playing in Tier I or II junior hockey and eventually the NCAA or American College Hockey Association. For more information, visit www.na3hl.com
About NATV
Every game and all of the action of NAHL and its development partners in the NA3HL and NAPHL can be watched exclusively on NAHL TV. NAHL TV is the exclusive television home of all three leagues with flexible subscription options that include single game, monthly or annual subscriptions. NAHL TV is available at www.nahltv.com and will soon be available on an NAHL TV app on Roku, AppleTV, FireTV and Chromecast for additional convenience.