The Countdown to Face Off starts Wednesday

CHICAGO, IL – Beginning on Wednesday, December 27 the Chicago Shamrox will be hosting special events dubbed “Count Down To Face Off” that will feature Shamrox players, Dance Team members, front office personnel as well as the famous Giant Shamrox Jersey. Wednesday also marks the beginning of Web Chat Wednesdays which will begin at 8:00pm CT, where fans can chat with Shamrox players, coaching staff, and front office executives. Shamrox Head Scout Andrew McKay will be the first chat room guest. To participate, fans can log onto www.sportsmates.com at 8:00pm CT, and click on the “chat” button located in the lower right hand corner of the screen. Fans can also visit www.chicagoshamrox.com and click on the “fans” button located in the top navigation bar.

“Count Down To Face Off” events will be taking place at locations across the Chicago land area. Each event will feature several members of the Shamrox Dance Team, who will be raffling Shamrox merchandise and tickets for the Shamrox Home Opener. Outside of each location, the famous Giant Shamrox Jersey, which measures 15 feet in height by 10 feet wide, will be present so fans can sign their name on the Giant Shamrox Jersey and wish the team luck for their Inaugural Season.

Merchandise, such as jerseys, t-shirts, and hats, will be available for purchase onsite as well as tickets to any Shamrox games in 2006.

The Shamrox start indoor lacrosse play with their Home Opener on Saturday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m. against the New York Titans at the Home of the Shamrox, the Sears Centre arena in Hoffman Estates. The Shamrox host 8 home games, all on weekend dates.

Shamrox season tickets, starting at only $10 per game, group ticket reservations, team merchandise and single game tickets, starting at only $15 per game, are available online at the official Website, www.ChicagoShamrox.com, or by phone at 1-877-SHAMROX.

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Joe Stefani | Shamrox Director of PR
For interviews: 224-699-2207
joe@chicagoshamrox.com