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Posted on: September 7, 2018

City, Blue Ox Reach Agreement for 2nd Season at CRIC

A successful partnership between the Minnesota Blue Ox and the Coon Rapids Ice Center will continue for a second season.  

This week, the City Council approved a contract for ice and facility usage for the 2018-2019 season.  The Minnesota Blue Ox joined the U.S. Premier Hockey League last year.  

Their first game of the new season is at home against the Minnesota Mullets on Saturday, September 22 at 7 p.m.

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