QMJHL Saint John Sea Dogs

Sea Dogs Announce 2008-2009 Promotional Schedule

Published on September 24, 2008 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Saint John Sea Dogs News Release


SAINT JOHN, NB --- Saint John Sea Dogs President Wayne Long announced today the team's promotional schedule for the remainder of the 2008-2009 campaign. Several theme nights, promotional giveaways, and unique fundraising initiatives highlight the team's home schedule throughout the rest of the season.

"We had a great start to our year this past weekend," said Long. "Our fans came out in full force for our Opening Weekend and we hope that our 2008-2009 promotional schedule will help keep that momentum going all season long."

Exciting game promotions for the remaining six months of Saint John's regular season include three bobble head giveaway nights sponsored by Irving Oil, the first New Year's Eve game in Sea Dogs history, a pair of country-themed matches, the always-popular Hockey Night in Saint John, and a game in which fans will be encouraged to show off their creativity by bringing their best home-made signs to Harbour Station.

"The game promotions we'll be having this season promise to be of exceptional quality," says Sea Dogs Game Day Coordinator Mark Gamble. "We're introducing some premium giveaway items this year and we also have some fun new theme nights that we feel our fans will really be entertained by."

Every Sunday game for the rest of the season will feature a guaranteed 50/50 jackpot of $2,000 as well as a Shoot-to-Win intermission contest in which one lucky fan will have the opportunity to win hundreds of dollars in Irving money by succeeding in an on-ice, hockey-related skills challenge. Also at all remaining Sunday afternoon games, Sea Dogs players will be available to sign autographs for fans on the main concourse of Harbour Station shortly after the final buzzer sounds.

The Sea Dogs' full home game promotional schedule is listed below (subject to change; further details on each game will be made available at a later date):

Friday, October 17 vs. Acadie-Bathurst: Country & Western Night - Popular country music will be played throughout most of this game and prizes will be awarded to fans who wear the best cowboy and cowgirl outfits.

Friday, October 24 vs. Baie-Comeau: Student Night & Pink Jersey Auction - Local students are encouraged to show off their school spirit at this game, which will also feature special Pink Saint John player jerseys (which will be worn by the team throughout October during warm-up) being auctioned off during an intermission with proceeds going toward Breast Cancer research.

Sunday, October 26 vs. Moncton: Halloween Day - Fans are encouraged to dress up in costumes for this game, which will feature Halloween-themed music as well as candy giveaways at Sea Dogs Central on the main concourse of Harbour Station.

Saturday, November 8 vs. Rouyn-Noranda: Irving Oil Bobble Head Night #1 - The first 1,000 fans aged 14 and under will receive a free Alex Grant bobble head doll courtesy of Irving Oil.

Saturday, December 6 vs. Victoriaville: Teddy Bear Toss Night - Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed teddy bear dolls to Harbour Station for this special game; when the Sea Dogs score their first goal of the night the bears are to be thrown onto the arena's ice surface and then collected and donated to charity.

Saturday, December 13 vs. Cape Breton: Holiday Fun Night & Irving Oil Bobble Head Night #2 - Harbour Station will be decked out in Holiday Season décor while the first 1,000 fans aged 14 and under will receive a free Yann Sauvé bobble head doll courtesy of Irving Oil. Furthermore, the evening's guaranteed 50/50 jackpot will be set at $5000.

Wednesday, December 31 vs. Moncton: New Year's Eve Extravaganza: A family-friendly New Year's atmosphere will accompany this entertaining rivalry game, which will be played at a special 4:00pm time. A 2009 countdown will be conducted at the end of every period, while fans will receive fun giveaway items.

Sunday, January 25 vs. Quebec: Fan-Made Sign Day - Fans attending this game versus Patrick Roy and the Remparts will be encouraged to bring their most creative homemade signs to the arena. Prizes will be given out to the best signs in multiple categories.

Friday, February 6 vs. Rimouski: Country & Western Night Part II - Popular country music will be played throughout most of this game and prizes will be awarded to fans who wear the best cowboy and cowgirl outfits.

Sunday, February 8 vs. Moncton: La journée des 'francofans': All game-related in-arena announcements will be made in French first, English second while the very best in contemporary Francophone music will be played throughout the match.

Friday, February 13 vs. Acadie-Bathurst: Irving Oil Bobble Head Night #3 - The first 1,000 fans aged 14 and under will receive a free Chris DiDomenico bobble head doll courtesy of Irving Oil.

Saturday, February 21 vs. Montreal: Hockey Night in Saint John - All fans attending this game will be encouraged to wear their favourite hockey jerseys, while a variety of fun in-game promotions will be conducted as sponsored by the Canadian Automobile Association.

Friday, February 27 vs. Acadie-Bathurst: Mascot Night -- Several local and regional company mascots will be on hand to join the Sea Dogs' very own Splash in entertaining fans of all ages during this intra-provincial showdown.

Sunday, March 8 vs. Halifax: Fan Appreciation Day - Loads of in-arena giveaways will be conducted while the afternoon's guaranteed 50/50 jackpot will be boosted to $5000 in the Sea Dogs' regular season home finale.

Additional Theme Nights (Game/Date TBD): Light up the Night presented by Kent Building Supplies and the Canadian Cancer Society; Support the Troops Night sponsored by Acklands Grainger; Student Night II.

Tickets to all of Saint John's remaining regular season games are on sale now at the Harbour Station Box Office (657-1234). Pro-rated season tickets will be available from now through the end of October. Information on full season and flex/flex combo packages can be obtained by calling the Sea Dogs' office at 657-DOGS (3647).

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