It was 1995 when a group of community minded individuals took over control of the financially troubled Grande Prairie Chiefs. After retiring the club's debt, the team became known as the Storm.
The rest, as they say, is history.
After one season in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League, during which the team claimed the league's championsip, the Storm were accepted into the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Since then, they have won two AJHL championships, and have hosted the most successful RBC Cup tournament in the event's history.
The Storm will embark on their 15th season in the AJHL on Friday, September 10th, when they host the Sherwood Park Crusaders. And a number of special activities are being planned to celebrate the milestone.
First off was the unveiling of the anniversary logo, created by Nine 10 Website & Brand Stylists (the creators of the special pink jerseys for the annual Shoot For A Cure fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society).
There will special activities recognizing season ticket holders, volunteers, and sponsors who have all been with the club since 1995. The team will also hold a special draw for anyone born on September 15th, 1995 (the date of the Storm's inagural regular season game), with a family pack of season tickets being the grand prize. As well, anyone celebrating their 15th birthday on the day of a Storm home game will be treated by the club to a birthday party that includes 15 tickets for family and friends, and an introduction during the game itself.
Plans are also in the works for a 15-puck on-ice shootout, which will be held several times during the season. An ultimate winner will be determine, with that person driving home behind the wheel of a new vehicle.
I've even heard rumours of a special 15th anniversary third jersey, that will apparently be worn during weeknight home games, and then auctioned off at the end of the season. Nothing has been confirmed yet, so keep an eye out here or at http://www.gpstorm.com/
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