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Thunderbirds open season at home

September 21, 2005 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release


Be sure to tune into the sports reports on 710 KIRO AM with Bill Swartz on Thursday and Friday mornings this week. Bill was at practice on Wednesday and interviewed Chris Durand, Aaron Gagnon, Bryan Bridges and Rob Sumner about the season opener in Prince George. He will be playing sound bites from these interviews during his sports reports.

Be sure to listen to KOMO AM 1000 sports reports on Thursday and Friday for head coach Rob Sumner. Rob will be interviewed by KOMO Sports Anchor Matt Pitman on the start of the season and portions of that interview will be played on different sports reports throughout those two days.

The Seattle Thunderbirds open thier season at home on Saturday, October 1st at 7:05pm in KeyArena at Seattle Center. The best seats in the house are just $20 and can be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the T-Birds at (206) 448-PUCK. Get there early for all the pre-game excitement, including the U.S. DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER RAISING CEREMONY, Domino's Pizza Magnetic Schedule Giveaway, Face Painting courtesy of Champion Party Supply, Castrol ThunderStix giveaway and much more! Also, stay tuned during intermissions as we welcome back Chuck-a-Puck, show you how the players prepared for the upcoming season, and introduce you to our newest in intermission entertainment - T-Birds Take it or Leave It - a game where one lucky fan can win a T-Bird players favorite item! And don't forget that the souvenir stands will be packed with new Thunderbirds merchandise and apparel! Get your tickets TODAY for the 2005 Seattle Thunderbirds Home Opener!

We would like to welcome Domino's Pizza to the Thunderbirds family!

Domino's Pizza is bringing back the most exciting promotion in Thunderbirds history... the "Domino's Pizza Lucky Goal" promotion. Every time the Thunderbirds score "7 or more goals" at home this season, every fan in attendance will receive a certificate good for one FREE medium one topping pizza, compliments of Domino's Pizza.

In addition, on Opening Night we will hand out our Thunderbirds magnetic schedule, compliments of Domino's Pizza.

So when you sit down this weekend to listen to the Thunderbirds in Prince George, call your local Domino's Pizza during the pre-game show and you could be enjoying a hot, fresh Pizza before the end of the period. And be sure to try the NEW Steak Fanatic Pizza exclusively from Domino's, the Pizza Delivery Experts!

Thank you again to Domino's Pizza and we look forward to seeing everyone at the KeyArena October 1st.

Take it or Leave It? Would you like to be a contestant on the T-Birds newest game show "Take it or Leave it?" This is the game where one fan will challenge one Seattle Thunderbird to win a players item, or what's in the mystery envelope! If you would like to be the contestant on Opening Night, fill out the form below!

*The winner will be notified via phone prior to opening night. You must be in attendance on opening night and available during the entire First Period Intermission to participate!

Golf Tournament The 1st Annual T-Birds Golf Classic to benefit the Player Education Fund took place at Willows Run on Monday, September 19 and was a huge success. Twenty-one groups of golfers competed in the best-ball shotgun scramble tournament. Each group had at least one T-Birds player. The winning group was captained by Mike McDonald and featured T-Birds goalie Andrew Pinsent. Even though it was only Andrew's third time golfing, he was able to help his team record a score of 56, 16-under par. The team captained by Will Robbins and featuring T-Birds winger David Linsley came in second while the team captained by Kent Chaplin with T-Bird Aaron Gagnon in the group took third place. The T-Birds would like to thank all those who competed at the tournament and we look forward to seeing you at next year's tournament.

SweetHeart of the Night! At every home game, the T-birds will recognize one Almond Roca Sweetheart of the Night to receive a special gift courtesy of Brown & Haley. To nominate your sweetheart, please fill out the online form located here!

Fast Signs Banner of the Night Join in the banner mania as we welcome home our 2005-2006 team. Create your own banner and add to the excitement as we give the U.S. Division Championship banner a home in KeyArena. Share your witty catch phrases and support as we set fire to the Kamloops Blazers. So dust off your pen and paper and get those ideas flowing because it's BANNER time!

Attention Season Ticket Holders! There has been a slight delay in the delivery of your season tickets. We expect to receive, process and ship to you this weekend. Please look for your tickets in the mail very early next week. Thank you for your patience. It's going to be a great season, starting October 1st!

- Rick Ronish

Live Streaming Video! As a T-Birds season ticket holder you are eligible to receive WHL Live Stream for only $74.95 Canadian. You will receive all 36 T-Birds road games during the 2005-06 season. Just go to http://livestream.whl.ca/ and sign up for the Season Ticket Holder Pass to receive a web cast of all T-Birds road games.

In A Shootout With... Seattle Times T-Birds beat reporter Jim Riley will be spotlighting a different T-Birds player every week in his new "In a Shootout With..." feature. Be sure to check the Friday and Saturday editions of the Seattle Times to see which T-Birds is in a shootout with Jim that week.

BUCA WINNER! Congratulations to Erica Carpenter of Renton, WA. Erica was the lucky winner of 4 tickets to opening night and a catered meal courtesy of Buca diBeppo!

Single Game Tickets on Sale Now The Seattle Thunderbirds single game tickets are now on sale! Single game tickets can be purchased at any TicketMaster outlet, on the phone at 206-628-0888 or 206-448-PUCK, online at seattlethunderbirds.com, or at the Hockey Store at Kingsgate Ice Arena in Kirkland.

Help us raise our Championship Banner! Get your tickets TODAY for the Seattle Thunderbirds HOME OPENER vs the Kamloops Blazers, Saturday October 1st at 7:05pm in KeyArena!

Group Tickets It's never to early to start planning your group outing. Groups of 25 or more receive special benefits including discount tickets, group leader reward, a FREE* gift for every member of the group, and more! New for 04/05, Tuesdays and Wednesdays groups of 15 or more receive the same great benefits. Call (206) 448-PUCK to reserve your seats.

Bring a group to Opening Night on Saturday, October 1st. Come watch the Thunderbirds will raise their U.S. Division Championship banner to kick off their home season at KeyArena.

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