WALPOLE (AP) - Where there is a will, there is a way. And no statement holds more truth than that for the Provo Penguins, especially after last week's disaster. After a horrific plane crash destroyed the team's tour bus, the Penguins North American tour had been effectively cancelled. However, as luck would have it, the Penguins find themselves with a new tour bus, and a modified Northern North American tour.
After hearing of the disaster, Rod Krueger, roadie for Aerosmith, talked to front-man Steven Tyler about the team's situation. Shortly after the conversation, Tyler agreed to allow the Provo Penguins to utilize one of the bands tour buses so they can continue their tour.
"These boys need to share the love across America," commented Tyler after a concert Tuesday night. "The least we can do is give them some wheels! I'm a huge Provo Penguins fan, and hope to meet up with those cats on the road."
The tour bus is being customized with the Angry Penguin logo, the moniker for the Provo Penguins. The bus is scheduled to be completed in the coming days, in order to coincide with the end of the Summer Season. The Penguins will then go on what they are calling the 'Angry Penguins Northern North America Tour'. The tour includes stops in:
- Buffalo, NY
- Chicago, IL
- Des Moines, IA
- Rapid City, SD
- Miles City, MT
- Saskatoon, Canada
The Penguins plan on playing an exhibition round of hockey at their final destination in Saskatoon, with the Guatemalan Junior Olympic Hockey team.
"We are excited to meet our fans, especially the ones that don't live close enough to see us play," stated Hombre Del Huevo, Penguins Captain. "We appreciate everyone’s support, and now it is time for us to give a little back to the community. For me it is all about taking care of our fans, and taking our brand of hockey to America is the first step."
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