Fort Collins, CO - Kristin Willard has been named Director of Media and Community Relations for the Colorado Ice. Willard graduated with honors from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Previous to the Ice, she has worked with Northern Colorado businesses as a marketing and events coordinator. Her experience also includes working with a professional sports team on the game day operations and media staff. She is a graduate of Greeley West High School.

Ice owner John Cunningham stated, "We are extremely pleased to have found such a professional and energetic candidate to fill the position of Director of Media and Community Relations. I have no doubt that Kristin will build strong relationships with our media and community partners throughout the Northern Colorado region. With the expansion of our league and the national footprint that the IFL now has, it was important to find the right person that will represent our organization in the most professional manner to the region.”

Willard is already in place with the Ice and is available for any media related issues and questions. She can be reached at the Colorado Ice office at (970) 472-0128 or by email at k.willard@TheColoradoIce.com.

Single, group, and season tickets for the 2009 season are available at the Colorado Ice Headquarters by calling (970) 472-0128.  Discounted group tickets can be purchased through the Budweiser Events Center by calling (970) 619-4122.  Single game tickets available by calling 877-544-8499, online at comcasttix.com, in person at the Budweiser Events Center Box Office, or at any Comcast tix outlet.  All Ice games will be broadcast live on 1570 AM KXST (www.1570ksxt.com) and over the B2 network (www.b2tv.com)

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