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durhamrcgion.com Page 14 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ April 5,2006 Gens ready for move to brand new digs Season ticket sales for new building underway BY SHAWN CAYLEY Staff Writer OSHAWA - An enthusiastic John Davies stood in the Bobby Orr Lounge at the Civic Auditorium Auditorium with an ear-to-ear grin spread across his face last Friday. Not that that should come as a surprise. After all, it was the first day that Oshawa Generals seasons tickets, and more importantly a spot in the new arena for 2006-07, could be purchased. Despite the struggles of the past couple of years, with the phe- îte&Vv',' '-I jpF it I SSiSftv'".;,;";* V.; 1 -- 1 I f I m h-'fy -,>G -aw. „ nomenal John Tavares leading the charge, optimism is at a high among Generals fans. The evidence evidence lies within the ticket sales so far, says Davies, the team's owner. "We are so appreciative of the patience that's been shown by our fans, our supporters, our season season ticket holders," said Davies, soon after Joy McDonald, a Generals Generals season ticket holder for 41 years and counting, became the first to renew her tickets for the new rink. "This event today and the amount of support we are getting getting for seating in the new building building and the number of people that are stepping up and renewing renewing their subscriptions, it's heart warming. I don't think anyone could misunderstand how important important this team is to the citizens of Oshawa. "As an owner, I am humbled 'It wouldn't be a winter without seeing the Generals play. It's really fun watching junior hockey, seeing these kids grow.' - Joy McDonald and privileged to be a part of it," he added. After choosing her seats, McDonald was delighted and is looking forward to catching yet another season of Generals .. hockey. '• "I love hockey," she remarked when asked what has brought her to the rink for so many years. "It wouldn't be a winter without seeing seeing the Generals play. It's really fun watching junior hockey, seeing seeing these kids grow." As it currently stands, the new facility is slated to host the Generals Generals for the first time on Sunday, Nov. 5,2006. "The arena is right on track, in fact, it is even ahead of schedule," schedule," said Davies when asked how construction was proceeding. proceeding. "We have regular, weekly meets with construction managers managers and they have assured us that Nov. 5, 2006 will be the first home game in the new facility." With a new page in history on the horizon for the Generals, Davies insists much effort will be put into closing the final chapter in the Civic Auditorium in a first class manner. "Nothing is concrete as of yet," lie says of the closing ceremo nies for the building. "We'll be inviting a lot of the old players back and planning an appropriate farewell to this facility." Davies added that the Generals will only play four home games between the start of the season and the opening of the downtown downtown rink. Closing ceremonies at the Civic will likely take place sometime in the second week of October, he said. April 7-9th, 2006 A; GG: Savings up to 60% on sofas, chairs, tables, chests & accent pieces ' Thursday April 6 noon to 8 pm Fridav Anril 7 Monday April 10 .. 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday April 11 10 am to 4 pm Friday April 7 \ . noon to 8 pm Saturday April 8 Wednesday April 12 10 am to 4 pm ; ; 10 am to 4 pm. 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