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Tuesday the Tri-City Americans released the schedule for the 2015-16 WHL Pre-season, including the popular Red Lion Hotels pre-season tournament.

The Americans schedule shapes up like this:

Red Lion Hotels Pre-Season Tournament September 9-12 Toyota Center (All U.S. Division Teams plus Kootenay Ice, Red Deer Rebels and Prince George Cougars).

Thursday, September 10, Kootenay Ice vs. Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m.
- Friday, September 11, Red Deer Rebels vs. Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m.
- Saturday, September 12, Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Tri-City Americans, 7:05 p.m.
   They will also face off vs. Spokane in a home-and-home series to finish off the pre-season September 18th and 19th.  The Americans and Chiefs will square off Friday night in the series.
 Be sure to look into some great ticket packages for both pre-season and regular season by calling the Americans at (509)-736-0606, or log on to the Americans website.

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