Tennessee Smokies Announce 'Sell Out The Ice Bears' Campaign

SEVIERVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Smokies today announced the club’s campaign to sell out the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey game on Friday, December 22.The initiative comes due to the Ice Bears postponing their home contests last weekend because of a mechanical issue to their rink.

The Smokies are partnering with One Knoxville SC to help spread the word on the Ice Bears first game back in the Civic Coliseum.

“When Drew McKenna with One Knoxville SC, reached out about organizing a way to help support the Ice Bears I was 100% on board,” said Boyd Sports President Chris Allen. “Hopefully, with everyone’s support, the Ice Bears can turn an unfortunate situation into a positive. Working together with One Knoxville SC, I hope that all of our fans will see what is going on and support the Ice Bears.”

“As outdoor sports, we have unfortunately felt the pain of unexpected game cancellations,” said Drew McKenna, Managing Partner at One Knox. “The Ice Bears have done a great job providing a compelling pro hockey product here in Knoxville for over 20 years. They deserve all of Knoxville’s support as they take the ice again on Friday night. Let’s show the Ice Bears our love by selling out the Coliseum!”

Fans can meet the Smokies mascot, Homer Hound, at the hockey game on Friday. Makeup dates have been announced for the postponed games, and can be found at knoxvilleicebears.com.

For more information about the Ice Bears and tickets, call their office at (865) 525-7825.

ABOUT THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES

The Tennessee Smokies are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Members of the eight-team Southern League, Smokies baseball has been entertaining families and fans of America’s national pastime in the East Tennessee region for over 100 years. To learn more about the Tennessee Smokies, visit www.smokiesbaseball.com.