The North American Hockey League has announced the 2009-2010 regular season schedule. The defending Central Division Champions – Bismarck Bobcats will have to be road warriors to start the season, as 23 of the first 30 games are away from the V.F.W. Sports Center. The 58-game schedule will begin with the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, which will host all 19 teams in the league. The Bobcats will play four games at the Showcase in front of thousands of fans and 200 scouts from the NHL and College ranks.