St. Louis, MO –                                                                                            

           After much speculation and debate, TORHS America is so very proud to announce that the 2008 TORHS Nationals will be held at the Pepsi Center in beautiful Buffalo-Niagara, NY July 4th- July 12th.
The Pepsi Center, home to the long-time TORHS competitive organization Buffalo Wings, is centrally located to a number of attractions in the Buffalo area including Niagara Falls. The rink is just minutes away from great accommodations, restaurants, and the Buffalo/Niagara Airport.  The Pepsi Center boasts 4 sheets/floors, ample locker-rooms, full PRO-Shop, and a full restaurant that overlooks the main “Feature-Rink”.  TORHS took great measures in picking this year’s Nationals location as the year also marks TORHS’s 10th Anniversary.  “We are excited about this announcement and hope that all of our teams and supporters share in our enthusiasm,” said N. Rodgers; National Tournament Director with TORHS America, “this will be one of our most exciting Nationals ever; not to mention best Seasons to date.”
            As TORHS soars into its Diamond Anniversary it brings some significant changes in the company, including new ownership. “I and Greg (Gawrys) both will be striving to revitalize the TORHS brand into an exciting fun to play tournament series”, explained TORHS Co-owner, and long time inline hockey mainstay, Ron Beilsten. Another main priority for the new owners as Ron puts it is “striving to be the leader in the industry in customer service”.
            Teams from across the country will find themselves enjoying the buzz and atmosphere of the Buffalo area, where all players, families, friends and fans are bound to find something to hold their interests and attentions in between all the exciting TORHS hockey from our youth divisions all the way through the hard-hitting exciting action of the PRO Divisions. TORHS National Tournament Director George Brown had this to say when asked about the decision to host the Nationals in his own hometown location; “When it comes to finding a location for an event as big as this year’s TORHS Nationals will be; you have to find a city you trust will get the job done for TORHS players, coaches, and families. The Trust I have in the Buffalo Niagara Region is a trust that exceeds any city we have gone to in recent history. I’m in love with this area, and by the time you’re done taking in the food, the entertainment, the sights, and most importantly - the HOCKEY – you’ll want to come back again and again.” George whimsically concludes, “P.S. NO, you cannot stay at my house. SEE YOU IN BUFFALO!!”