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You gotta do it all these days
The playoffs are an entirely different animal for young players
Wes Hodkiewicz
packers.com digital reporter
Jeremy from Lancaster, UK
Any Mitchell Henry stories to commemorate his passing?
I know Mike addressed Mitch's passing in his Saturday column, but I hope you all could indulge me for a moment. I could do this for another 40 years and Mitchell Henry will still go down as one of my all-time favorites. I started talking to him during the summer of 2015 after an NFL scout told me he was his favorite young tight end on the Packers behind Richard Rodgers and Andrew Quarless. I quickly learned there was much more there than just a football player. Henry was so polite and humble. He wasn't a quote machine, but his responses were so genuine. He talked fervently about how he loved his wife, his family, his faith, and the opportunity to live a dream in the NFL. I think the "Catfish" and "Noodler" monikers he developed in the locker room demonstrate how beloved he was by the teammates and coaches. I even made a small wager with him that I'd go down to Kentucky and go "noodling" with him and his father if he made the team. My favorite memory has to be running into Mitch at Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay after he was claimed off waivers by Denver. I was waiting for James Jones' plane to come in with ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky and WBAY-TV's Kaitlin Sharkey when Henry was heading for his gate. Mitch didn't have to waste his time talking to us. Heck, he might not have ever seen us again. Instead, he was gracious with his time. He talked about how much he loved Green Bay, the fans and all the friends he made on the team. He ended the interview by saying, "One day I may be back here. You never know." I don't understand why things happen like this. I can only hope his family and friends are able to find peace in knowing the type of life Mitch led. It's also a reminder to never take a day for granted and to hug your loved ones a little tighter when you get home tonight. Rest in peace, Mitch.
Nick from Smyrna, TN
There have been a few comments lately about Aaron Rodgers being a master at the hard count and catching 12 men on the field. As much as I love the Packers and respect Rodgers, I get annoyed when he does it. I would rather he just run the play. The game is long enough already. What does that say about me as a Packers fan?
To each their own, but I think you're missing out on one of the best aspects of Rodgers' greatness. It's one more thing that separates him from the rest of the quarterbacks in the league. Are there things the NFL can do to speed things up? Sure, but the hard count and catching 12 men on the field is all a part of Rodgers' allure.
John from Mayville, WI
How do general managers and personnel departments find scouts and how do you know if a scout has that crystal ball ability to see a player's growth before hiring him?
*There is a variety of ways scouts get in the business. Many former players develop connections during their careers, which helps open doors. John Dorsey and Charlie Peprah returned to Green Bay's personnel department after their careers came to a close. There's also some extreme examples like John Schneider, who wrote a letter to Ron Wolf in hopes of securing an opportunity. When it comes to scouting, Wolf said it best when saying guys can either spot talent or they can't. The proof is in the pudding. *
Fritz from York, ME
I think that this year's schedule favors the Pack. Tough games early and only one possible super-cold game during the regular season on December 23. And if they can make it, a Super Bowl site that many fans will able to polka across Wisconsin to get to. How do you see it?
Balance is key. Ask any NFL player. This year's schedule has that. There always are going to be tough matchups when you're a division champion, but the most important thing is how it all lays out. My only potential gripe is having to head back to Detroit for a regular-season finale. I'm not sure how that happens. It's always alternated before this year.
Dale from Selinsgrove, PA
Weighing in on the greatest athlete debate: ABC used to host a "Superstars" TV series where athletes from different sports competed against each other in multiple events. They could compete in any of the events except their own sport. I never saw a baseball player or basketball player win the title, but a number of football players did. Proof that maybe they are the better all-around athletes?
The Packers would do well in such a competition. Quinten Rollins, Demetri Goodson and now Michael Clark who all played Division I college basketball. Davante Adams and Richard Rodgers also are incredibly versatile athletes.
Donn from Murfreesboro, TN
When the opposing team gets the ball at the spot of the missed field goal, teams are taking a risk when kicking field goals from 50 yards and beyond. Why not allow four points from 50 yards out? They take a risk and should be rewarded. So often it seems a team is chasing one or two points. The two point conversion has made a difference in teams taking a risk to make up the point or two they are down. I think the four point field goal would do the same. Risk versus reward. Thoughts?
I'm all for rule changes and adjustments in the best interest of the game, but I'm not a big fan of gimmicks. Anything relating to changing point values is kind of gimmicky in my book. I don't think a team should be rewarded for having a drive halted on the fringe of scoring territory.
Benny from Anaheim, CA
Do you think we are going to be able to re-sign Davante Adams if he has a better season than the one he just had?
How many times have we talked about the Packers taking care of their own? That's the blueprint. That's what everyone wants. You're never going to be able to re-sign everybody, but Green Bay probably has as good of a batting average as any team in the league. If Adams has another Top 101-type season, I'm sure Ted Thompson and Co. will do everything in their power to hold onto him.
Tom from Westfield, MA
As an "owner" who lives so far away, when we do make the trip it is certainly for a game. Would attending a shareholder meeting be worth the trip? Is it an event (i.e. tailgating and other activities)? What does that day look like?
If you have the means, I highly suggest you make the trek at least once. There's nothing like it. Fans will tailgate like it's a game and there's always cool stuff going on around the stadium. It's one of a kind.
Joey from Pottsville, PA
Do you think the significance of such a young team, with as much postseason experience as the Packers have, gives us a certain edge going into the 2017 season?
It's a big plus and that's why the Packers usually play their best football toward the end of a season. First- and second-year players can really develop throughout the course of a five- or six-month season. The playoffs are an entirely different animal. Every postseason game played is a wealth of information for young players.
Isaac from Nashville, TN
If the base defense is now the nickel, how does that change the desired physical profile of tackles and ends? Does the 3-4 still revolve around block-eating linemen?
You gotta do it all these days. A 6-foot-6 defensive end like Dean Lowry has to be able to rush from the inside rather than being a five-technique end in a 3-4. A defensive tackle like Mike Daniels once seen as a situational pass-rusher must be able to defend the run in early down situations. Athleticism and flexibility are the X-factors in this defense regardless of whether you're a nose tackle or safety.
Troy from Madison, WI
Considering Vic's comment, "There's room for a mean good guy on the Packers defense." I think we already have him. His name is Mike Daniels.
True, but I don't think you can ever have enough mean good guys…or offensive linemen.
Kyle from Mukwonago, WI
I believe Mike Daniels is the "mean good guy" for the Packers. Fiercely competitive and wants to hit hard, so that his opponents remember and fear him, but would never want to actually significantly injure another player. An intelligent competitor to recognize he can't continue to compete against the best if he's taking them out of the game for good. What do you think?
There is a thin line between being aggressive and overly aggressive, but Daniels straddles it beautifully. He turns it on when the ball is snapped, but knows how to act once the final whistle is blown. I can't think of many times Daniels has been flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct or an excessive penalty that hurts his team. He's a true pro.
Derek from Eau Claire, WI
When the Packers spend high draft picks in the defensive backfield, are they prioritizing cover over rush, or are they strictly just going BAP?
I think the Packers have drafted just as many rushers as defensive backs during Ted Thompson's time as GM, so I don't see it as favoring one over the other. I don't think you can fault the Packers for turning one pick into Kevin King and Vince Biegel. Both players will be important to this defense in 2017 and beyond. Maximizing the value of picks is the game within a game.
Mike from Mount Robson, British Columbia
Who's the toughest 'ski you ever seen playing pro football?
Nitschke.
David from Guangzhou, China
Is there a Packers tailback that had as long and as successful as a career as John Kuhn had at fullback? I can only remember the successful tailbacks having short 3-5 year seasons riddled with injury.
It's interesting you mention Kuhn, who's entering his 12th NFL season, which matches the 12 years William Henderson spent with the Packers. The fullback position isn't as in-demand as tailback, but also can lead to greater longevity given the nature of the position.
Jack from Bowmanville, Canada
I was wondering what the Insiders think about the "icing the kicker" strategy. I think it's ridiculous for the defense to be able to call a timeout in that situation, and I think that's the general perception, but there must be a reason why the NFL never addresses it. What are your thoughts?
I'm not a big fan of icing the kicker unless you have some analytics showing how a particular kicker struggles under pressure. Then, I guess it makes sense. Otherwise, you're just over-thinking things. Just kick the ball.
Pete from Green Bay, WI
"Wes" spelled backward is "sew." Maybe Wes likes sewing.
Wes-ton spelled backwards is not-sew.
Travis from Fort Walton Beach, FL
Is it fair to compare Green Bay's perseverance in keeping the Packers local to larger cities' inability to keep professional teams?
I don't know the specifics about the relocation of the Rams, Raiders and Chargers, so it would be disingenuous for me to compare it to Green Bay. What I can say is the relationship between the Packers and the city of Green Bay is special. One has supported each other since the very beginning. I hope the community can enjoy this upcoming 100-year anniversary. It's a testament to Green Bay for helping the Packers get there.
Mike from New Orleans, LA
Vic answered a question with a hypothetical "what if Ron Wolf picked Favre" and he mentioned that had we drafted him Wolf would have had an extra pick. I know the Pack would have had a different board, but who did the Falcons take with the traded pick?
The Falcons drafted SMU running back Tony Smith, who rushed for all of his 329 yards in the NFL during his rookie season.
Eric from Sun Prairie, WI
Wes, why don't you wear contacts?
Do you remember when Eddie Lacy missed some practice time few years ago after his contact lens dried out? That's why I don't wear contacts. I don't need that stress.
Fred from La Crosse, WI
I've got a trick play. On third down with short yardage, Aaron takes the snap, looks to handoff to Montgomery and throws the ball down the sideline to Jordy for a 45-yard-over-the-shoulder touchdown reception.
Jacob from Sun Prairie, WI
Wes, which Packers player's hair do you envy most?
It'd be too easy to say Matthews or Bakhtiari. I'll say Rodgers.
Brady from Milwaukee, WI
Vic, I don't know if you are a boxing fan. If you watched on Saturday, please tell me Pacquiao won that fight.
My name isn't Vic, but Pacquiao won that fight.
Chris from Rhinelander, WI
Vic's column resulting from the worst set of inbox questions in history made me laugh more than any of his columns I can remember reading. To kill time in the offseason, you should pick a day and only respond to the worst questions in the Inbox. Just don't tell anyone about it beforehand to prevent any fake bad questions.
Barton from Yuba City, CA
Who all is playing this year? And who did we get this year draft?
I guess we have our first submission.
Lee from Marshfield, WI
The cold is Vic's kryptonite. What is the kryptonite of Wes and Mike?
Thunderstorms. Hopefully, there won't be any during your Fourth of July celebrations. Be safe out there, Inboxers.


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Press Release: President-Elect Speaks on the Need for Urgent Action on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
WASHINGTON – Today, President-elect Barack Obama delivered remarks at George Mason University where he made the case for urgent action on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan that will save or create over 3 million jobs while investing in priorities like health care, energy, and education that will jumpstart economic growth. This plan will represent not just new policy, but a new approach to meeting our most urgent challenges.
President-elect Obama announced that an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jumpstart job creation and long-term growth by:
Doubling the production of alternative energy in the next three years.
Modernizing more than 75% of federal buildings and improve the energy efficiency of two million American homes, saving consumers and taxpayers billions on our energy bills.
Making the immediate investments necessary to ensure that within five years, all of America's medical records are computerized.
Equipping tens of thousands of schools, community colleges, and public universities with 21st century classrooms, labs, and libraries.
Expanding broadband across America, so that a small business in a rural town can connect and compete with their counterparts anywhere in the world.
Investing in the science, research, and technology that will lead to new medical breakthroughs, new discoveries, and entire new industries.
Barack Obama, Press Release: President-Elect Speaks on the Need for Urgent Action on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/286513

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Q: Linux network connections logging I have linux (OpenSuse) testing server and I would like to have detail log about http and ftp connections (and maybie other TCP connections).
Informations I'm interested in are  IP address, transfer speed, download size, date and time
What tools would you suggest?

A: you could log specific connections and then analyze the logs (with tools like "IPTables log analyzer", AWStats, logwatch and, with a little work, psad)
http://linux.die.net/man/8/iptables  (LOG section)
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/force-iptables-to-log-messages-to-a-different-log-file.html
howto and examples
i don't think is possible to have straight information about transfer speed and download size. i will share my view below :
download size :

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*for http and ftp you have in their logs the date, ip and files transferred. so their size too. (you host those files isn't it?)

*if the host machine is gateway and/or router you have to use a deep inspection (you could use a IDS like snort and create special rules)

transfer speed

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*generic speed benchmark : iptraf, iperf

*pe connection : you could use monitoring tools like zabbix, nagios, ganglia etc (enumered in MY order of preference with primary criteria the easiness of writing plugins (IMHO, YMMV))
as a general rule: /var/log/* , grep, awk (and for those interested, perl) are your very best friends.
HTH

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Jason Heller September 2, 2004 4:00AM
Except for the groupies and free weed, Medeski Martin & Wood could probably give two shits about the jam scene. Sure, MMW has collaborated with Phish, and the trio's instrumental, semi-improv sound has been embraced by the hippie masses. But its music has always been steeped in smooth '70s fusion and the Hammond-smeared soul jazz of the late '60s. End of the World Party proves it: Although there's definitely some funky jamming going on, it's way more subdued and minimal than your average hemp-fueled noodling. So minimal, in fact, that the album barely stays lodged in the consciousness. Stripped down to the point of invisibility, not even something as radically innovative as corny Space Invaders beeps can draw attention to the group's empty, if virtuosic, groove. While End is unassuming when compared to the usual excesses of jam music, maybe the disc should assume a little more -- like, for instance, that its listeners might not want to be bored out of their fucking skulls.
Jason Heller
Contact: Jason Heller


The holiday season will be in full swing at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum with lavish Victorian displays and exhibits and events for all ages.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Tours for the museum and holiday exhibit are offered Wednesdays through Sundays, at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Admittance is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Children under 8 are admitted free.
Visitors to the Mansion in December will explore the development of American holiday traditions during the Victorian era, including holiday technologies and toys. Each Period Room of this National Historic Landmark will tell a story, such as the Dining Room, which will highlight New Year's feasts and menus. Throughout the Mansion the exhibit will tell the evolving story of the Christmas tree and its decorations. Visitors will see its evolution from 1850 to 1900s, from small tabletop tree with edibles and handmade ornaments, to lavishly embellished trees that stood on the floor and almost reached the ceiling. The Museum will also explore the Mansion during the 1930s, and the decorations and gift-giving traditions during Florence Mathews era. The exhibit is curated by Raechel Guest. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors, and $6 for children 8-18.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's 2013 cultural and educational programs are made possible by generous funding from the LMMM Distinguished Benefactors: The Xerox Foundation, Klaff's, Mrs. Cynthia C. Brown and The Maurice Goodman Foundation.
Exhibit Reception: Two Connecticut Painters: From Impressionism to Regionalism December 8, 4-6 p.m.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host a fundraising reception for its current exhibit entitled, Two Connecticut Painters: From Impressionism to Regionalism with more than 35 artworks by Norwalk artists Augustus and Richard Smith Daggy. The evening will feature music by Harpist Alix Raspé, and refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods. Raspé has been a student of harp since age 8. She is currently a junior majoring in Harp Performance at New York University. Raspé received the Annapolis Music Festival Maestro Award as an outstanding soloist. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Juilliard's Paul and Morse Halls, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space and the United Nations. Proceeds will benefit the Museum's cultural and educational programs.
The artwork is on loan to the Museum from the City of Norwalk Historical Commission and Private Collections from throughout Connecticut. Co-curators are Norwalk resident Leigh Grant, who recently curated the exhibit "Silvermine Group of Artists" at the Solon Borglum Studio, and Museum Trustee Gail Ingis-Claus of Fairfield, CT, who is also an artist, interior designer, and educator. The reception is sponsored by Investmark & Whole Foods. Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Santa Claus At the Mansion (12:15 – 1:15 P.M.) – Santa Claus will open the Holiday Open house and spend a full hour at the Mansion greeting children and hearing their Christmas wishes before he heads back to the North Pole.
Story Time at the Mansion (1:15 – 2:15 P.M.) – Listen, sing, dance and shake along with Vicki Oatis, Director of Children's Library Services at the Norwalk Public Library as she reads books about the holidays, sings classic holiday songs, and moves and grooves with jingle bells and egg shakers. Enjoy the story of Olivia Helps with Christmas, written by IanFalconer, a former resident of Rowayton. Other fun books will be read, and stories will be told using a magnetic board. All rhymes and songs will be interactive and easy to follow along.
Making Merry at the Mansion (2:30 – 3:15 P.M.) – The talented voices of the Matthew Surapine Studio will help spread the Holiday cheer and spirit amid the beautiful surroundings of this landmark. Selections will be taken from the wonderful seasonal music, favorites from our rich musical theater heritage, and the great American Songbook.
Doll and Teddy Bear Victorian Tea Party (3:15 – 4:00 P.M.) – Children are encouraged to dress up, bring a favorite bear, a doll, or a toy, and practice good etiquette, as the Mansion continues its tradition of High Tea during the Holiday season. A tea party bingo will end this playful event with lots of prizes. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by December 7th.
General Admission tickets to the Holiday Open House are $5. Tickets to the Victorian Tea are $10 (advance ticket reservation and purchase required). The Open House is generously sponsored by Pepperidge Farms, Stew Leonard's, Pierson & Smith, Norwalk Public Library, Mathew Surapine Studio, Party City, and Angelia Mia Bakery.
Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 – 9:00 P.M.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum's Board of Trustees will hold a Holiday Reception, open to the public, featuring the exhibits, A Grand Display of Holiday Traditions: Victorian Era Presents and Decorations, curated by Raechel Guest, and Two Connecticut Painters: From Impressionism to Regionalism, co-curated by Leigh Grant and Gail Ingis-Claus.


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GAME INFO: vs. Nottingham Panthers (09/12/18)
Czech netminder Miroslav Koriva makes his return to the Skydome Arena as the Genting Casino Coventry Blaze take on long-time rivals Nottingam Panthers with a 5.15pm face-off on Sunday.
Match sponsor: Village Gym
Packed with the best Technogym kit, personal trainers, and over 100 fitness classes a week, the Village Gym has it all. Open 24/7, there's also a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, as well as a steam room, sauna and whirlpool to relax in after a workout.
SPECIAL OFFER: Kickstart that Festive Fitness Plan and train with the Blaze - 12 days for £21.
Find out more on their website: villagegym.co.uk
Visit the Skydome Arena Box office
Online (No queuing - show ticket on your mobile device – no need to print!):
Purchase e-tickets online
Go VIP! Crowngate SkyLounge
Offering breath taking views of the ice, a game-night spent in the SkyLounge will provide you with an evening to enjoy and remember for a long time.
Tickets just £30 per-head and they are available to purchase online.
Away fans are more than welcome in the SkyLounge too.
Find out more, HERE.
The game will be streamed online for a price of £10.
Purchase webcast
Raffles / Period break games
Southam Agri game worn shirt: #56 Kevin Noble home jersey straight off the players back. Tickets £1 each.
Blaze Booster Club special raffle: - 2013/14 Five-on-3 Blaze Legends Jersey of #41 Ryan Ginand. Tickets £2 each.
Budget Skips Skip-A-Puck: Closest to each of the targets wins that prize on the ice. Skip-a-puck into the truck and you will be entered into the Skip-a-puck end of season game to be in with a chance of winning a 2019/20 Blaze season ticket. Pucks £1 each.
Suretax 50/50: Take home half the takings. Tickets £1 each.
SPECIAL 50/50 OFFER: Purchase £5 or £10 worth of tickets for the Suretax 50/50 draw and you will also receive 5 tickets (£5) or 10 tickets (£10) to be in with a chance of winning a TEAM SIGNED #92 Shawn Pauly away jersey.
On Sunday, the Blaze are opening a food bank in support of The Trussell Trust.
The Trussell Trust runs a network of over 420 foodbanks, which work out of more than 1,200 centres across the UK, including Coventry (find out more) and provide emergency food to people referred for support. In the last year their network gave 1,332,952 three day emergency food supplies to people in crisis.
We ask all of our fans to please bring food items with you to the game on Sunday and hand in to the food bank which will be based at the open end of the Arena (Fanzone end).
Donations MUST fall within the following guidelines:
Nothing Perishable
Nothing Frozen or Chilled
Ideally it would be:
Tinned Food and Packet Food
Urgently needed food items listed, here.
Cards for Good Causes pop-up shop
Cards for Good Causes is the UK's largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation, selling on behalf of over 250 charities, online and in pop-up shops across the UK.
The organisation has raised over £40 million for good causes in the past 10 years alone. At least 70p in every £1 spent is returned to the charity of your choice, so buying from Cards for Good Causes really does make a difference.
This season, Cards for Good Causes have become a charity partner of the Coventry Blaze and we have been delighted to be able to welcome them to a number of our games in order for fans to pick up items from their pop-shop, and support the charities.
On Sunday, they will again be our guests with a pop-up shop selling cards, decorations and gifts, with huge reductions and new lines.
Website to find out more or order online: cardsforcharity.co.uk
You can also visit their shop at Fargo Village (Landmark Shed no. 12), Coventry until 31st January.
At the Fanzone
WE NEED YOU! Blaze Christmas raffle ticket collection
Thanks to a number of our friends and sponsors, we're pleased to launch a special Christmas Raffle with 15 amazing prizes up for grabs.
We're calling on our fans to help us sell these tickets, to friends, family, in your work-place, college, and university or school etc.
Books of 25 tickets are available to pick up from the Fanzone on Sunday, or you can drop into the Blaze office Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm.
If you would like to help us by selling tickets, please e-mail Rob Coleman robcoleman@coventryblaze.co.uk as soon as possible and remember to collect the tickets from the Fanzone.
Find out more and see the list of prizes
2019 Calendars available to pre-order
Two Blaze calendars are now available to pre-order for 2019 - the Game Action and the ever popular Blazin' Bodies.
Calendars are available to pre-order from the Fanzone on Sunday or by calling 02477 719919 from 9.30am-4pm on any week day.
We expect the calendars to arrive for collection by Sunday 16th December, if not before.
Own a game-worn Blaze Christmas Cardi Jersey
The bow tie 'Cardi' jerseys, designed by Five-on-3, will be worn on 23rd December vs. Milton Keynes Lightning at the Skydome Arena.
For £150, you can own a game-worn player jersey and take it home after the game, straight off the players back.
An ideal Christmas present opportunity – or to just treat yourself!
You can buy-now a Five-on-3 Christmas Jersey by calling 02477 719919 Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4pm or by visiting the Fanzone on a Blaze match-night.
Find out which jerseys are still available
Also at the Fanzone, you can:
Own and Loan a regular season jersey
Own and Loan a Five-on-3 Warm-Up jersey
Sponsor an item of player kit for as little as £5
Order 2018/19 replica Blaze jerseys
Blaze Ladies Night
Tickets for the Blaze Ladies Night on Thursday 20th December (doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start) will be on sale from the Fanzone.
The popular event will be held at the Standard Triumph Club (Herald Avenue, Coventry, CV5 6UB). Doors open at 6.30pm and the event starts at 7pm
Get the girls together and book a table, available for groups of 8, 10, 12 & 14. If you have a group smaller you can book and you will share a table with another group, or you can purchase individual tickets.
Tickets for this fantastic event are £12, strictly over 18's only. If you are buying on behalf of a group you must ensure all of the party are over 18.
So let your hair down, book the Friday off work and start your Christmas celebrations early. All money raised on the night will be donated to the Blaze Community Foundation to fund school projects in the Coventry and Warwickshire area.
You can also book places by calling the Blaze office Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm on 02477 719919.
#BLAZEMOTM
In the final ten minutes of regular time, vote for your Genting Casino Blaze Man of the Match on Twitter using the hashtag #BlazeMOTM
Crosby's player visit *
#22 Alex Nikiforuk, #58 David Clements, #90 Tim Crowder and #18 Dillon Lawrence will join fans in Crosby's bar post-game and sign autographs etc.
*Subject to change
Post-game skate
There will be a Planet Ice post-game skate. Free for those with their own skates, £2.50 if you need to hire.


WASHINGTON — Two hydropower bills that should expand the production of the clean renewable energy are headed to President Barack Obama's desk for signature.
The two House bills have Colorado bipartisan fingerprints all over them: One was carried by Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, and another by Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat. Both Democratic Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet were co-sponsors of companion legislation in the Senate.
DeGette's legislation directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to study streamlining the permitting process for all small hydropower and conduit projects. Tipton's more narrow legislation streamlines the regulatory process around hydropower development projects on existing Bureau of Reclamation pipes, ditches and canals.
The U.S. Senate approved both measures this week.
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office reports that the legislation will bring revenue into the U.S. Treasury at no cost to taxpayers. There are at least 28 Bureau of Reclamation canal sites in Colorado — and 373 nationwide — that could be developed for hydropower purposes, according to the Interior Department.
"Today we launch a new path toward smarter, more efficient hydropower project permitting, and it's a victory for us all that we are doing so on a bipartisan basis," said DeGette, in a statement.
Tipton called hydropower critical to in the suplies of clean, renewable energy.
"We still have work to do to achieve true energy self-reliance, but these bills help move the ball down the field," he said.
Until we can become self sufficient with a steady supply of alternative energy, we need to keep coal fired generating plants running. Where would the country be during heat waves without air conditioning? Presently, solar, wind and hydro won't meet our enormous energy requirements.


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