The Austin Ice Bats expect to attract more than 200, 000 fans during the 1996-97 hockey season. By combining major league entertainment at affordable prices in a big-time market, the Austin Ice Bats will build an avid following as we grow. Hockey is a fast-paced contact sport that is currently posting phenomenal growth in popularity by appealing to a broad spectrum of people. It is an easily-understood game with a few basic rules, played with a minimum of interruptions. In short, hockey is the perfect