Tips for Hockey Photography?

This weekend will be my first time photographing a hockey game. It's
at a relatively new, 6,000 seat stadium which will be nearly full.
I've been granted access by the team's management, so I'll have my
choice of shooting locations. My camera is a Canon 20D. My
available lenses include a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto,
a Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM ultra-wide zoom, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
USM prime, and a Canon Extender EF 1.4x II. I currently have 2, 1 GB
SanDisk Extreme III CF cards. I've ordered a 4GB Extreme III but it
will not be available by Saturday.

Fortunately, I'm shooting freelance, so I'm not obligated to deliver
any product but pride is encouraging me to do a good job. I always
shoot everything in RAW and use PS CS2 for post processing.

What advice do you have for me as I plan for this shoot? Can I shoot
evectively though the glass? Will this affect autofocus? I plan to
use a monopod for telephoto shots. Is there likely to be enough
light to use the 1.4x with the 70-200mm? Should I leave the 50 mm at
home? Are wide shots or tele shots generally more interesting? Are
the 2, 1GB cards going to be enough? What ISO is apt to be best?
Etc., Etc. ... TIA

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