With every hot day that passes in the ArkLaTex this summer, we are one day closer to Mudbugs hockey.

The coach was announced, the players were drafted, the ice has been placed, and now we have a schedule to look forward to. The Mudbugs are coming, this is not a drill.

Today, the NAHL released the schedule for the upcoming season, and in late September, the 'Bugs will finally hit the ice at George's Pond.

The first match-up we will see is actually an intriguing one. On September 29th, the Mudbugs will take on the Lone Star Brahmas in front of what's sure to be a lively, hockey-starved crowd at the Hirsch Coliseum. Many Mudbugs' fans in the area remember the name Dan Wildfong. He not only possesses the most hockey-ish hockey name of all time, but he also played for the Mudbugs from 1999-2007 before making the switch to coaching. No, he won't be coaching the 'Bugs in their home-opener, he'll be leading the charge on the other bench against his former team. He's been with the Brahmas' organization since he left the Bugs in '07. Quite a moment right out of the gate.

With nearly 30 home games on the regular season schedule, you'll certainly get your money's worth if you choose to go with season tickets. If you're interested in seeing what seats are available, or get pricing information, just click HERE.

Also, if you would like to attend The Mudbugs' Ice Is In Party at George's Pond on July 20th, where you can meet the new coach, the new players, and see the new Hirsch, call Kimberly at 318-840-3542.

Here's the full 2016-2017 schedule for your Shreveport Mudbugs, not including showcase games.

 

Sept. 29 vs. Lone Star
Sept. 30 vs. Lone Star
Oct. 7 vs. Odessa
Oct. 8 vs. Odessa
Oct. 15 at Wichita Falls
Oct. 21 vs. Odessa
Oct. 22 vs. Odessa
Oct. 23 vs. Topeka
Oct. 26 at Corpus Christi
Oct. 27 at Corpus Christi
Oct. 28 at Corpus Christi
Nov. 11 at Odessa
Nov. 12 at Odessa
Nov. 18 at Amarillo
Nov. 19 at Amarillo
Nov. 25 at Lone Star
Nov. 26 vs. Lone Star
Dec. 2 vs. Amarillo
Dec. 3 vs. Amarillo
Dec. 16 vs. Corpus Christi
Dec. 17 vs. Corpus Christi
Dec. 28 at Corpus Christi
Dec. 29 at Corpus Christi
Dec. 31 vs. Lone Star
Jan. 6 at Wichita Falls
Jan. 7 at Wichita Falls
Jan. 8 at Amarillo
Jan. 12 vs. Topeka
Jan. 13 vs. Topeka
Jan. 14 vs. Topeka
Jan. 16 at Lone Star
Jan. 27 vs. Wichita Falls
Jan. 28 vs. Wichita Falls
Feb. 3 vs. Corpus Christi
Feb. 4 vs. Corpus Christi
Feb. 10 at Lone Star
Feb. 11 at Lone Star
Feb. 17 vs. Wichita Falls
Feb. 18 vs. Wichita Falls
Feb. 24 vs. Odessa
Feb. 25 vs. Odessa
March 3 at Odessa
March 4 at Odessa
March 9 at Amarillo
March 10 at Amarillo
March 11 at Amarillo
March 15 at Corpus Christi
March 17 vs. Amarillo
March 18 vs. Amarillo
March 24 at Wichita Falls
March 25 at Wichita Falls
March 31 vs. Corpus Christi
April 1 vs. Corpus Christi
April 7 at Topeka
April 8 at Topeka
April 9 at Topeka

 

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