The off-season is slowly winding down as the Bears prepare themselves not only mentally but also physically for the next gruelling season in the AIHL. Looking to improve on last year’s semi-final defeat the team is staying in shape with a bit of deserved fun in the form of the Bears’ All Stars Classic event taking place on Saturday 19th February.
Brett Nelson-Bond had this to say about the finish to the Bears last campaign. “It was a massive turn around for us last season finishing 3rd in the regular season and making another semi finals appearance. “
The event will feature several different activities for players and supporters to participate in such as a Street Hockey Game, the All Stars Game and post game food and drinks at the famous Grey Gums Pub.
The street hockey game is set to start at 3pm onwards out the front of the rink and between the 1st and 2nd intermission we will be having a chuck a puck competition plus a scrimmage for the kids.
The All Star Classic will have the Bears Veterans (over 35's) facing off against the Rookies (Under 35s)
After the boys have finished flashing their skates they will adjourn to the Grey Gums pub to kick back and relax. For anyone wishing to join the players and get a chance to meet them outside the game, the pub can be found right around the corner from the rink at the corner of Mulgoa Rd and Blaikie St.
| Time: | Details: |
| 3:00 pm | Street Hockey Game - Penrith Ice Palace Car Park |
| 5:00 pm | All Stars Game - Penrith Ice Palace |
| 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Upon completion of the All-Stars Game Post game drinks and food at the Grey Gums Pub |
Costs for the All Star Classic game will be the following:
Full admission over 17 (Adult): $15
Concession (Uni students or Seniors): $10
Children under 17 (Kids): $5
Veteran Players
- Al Becken
- Vlad Rubes
- Murray Wand
- Paul Shumak
- Vladan Stransky
- Tyler Lovering
- Nick Paxton
- Steve Rabbit
- Curtis Rondeau
- Steve Craig
- Don Burke
- Rad Benicky
- Andrew Green
- Ron Kuprowski
- Dave Wardle
- Don Martin
- Craig Warren
- Glen Foll
Veteran Coaches
- Barry Robertson
- Wayne Hellyer
Rookie Players
- Scott Clemie
- Clint Lucas
- Steven Adams
- Jim Zvonicek
- Steven Robertson
- Michael Schlamp
- Brett Nelson-Bond
- Scott Townsend
- Lukas Manco
- Daniel Shaw
- Dani Spina
- Gabriel Robledo
- Joel Rhodes
- Adrian Esposito
- Joel McFadden
- Laurie Mock
- Cameron Todd
- Saxon Air
- Sean Sonter
- Warren Jayawardene
- Luck McDermott
- Thomas Cross
- Stuart Clemie
Rookie Coaches
- John Tanner
- Gabriel Robeldo
- Marichu Liddicoat
So make sure you come out to support your Bears, enjoy the fun and see if the old Bears’ can still teach the new boys some new tricks.
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