Big night for Tree of Hope:The annual Tree of Hope Campaign, the major fundraiser for the Dr. Georges-L Dumont Hospital Foundation, will be the centre of attention at centre ice during the first intermission of tonight's game against Drummondville.
The Wildcats, Moncton Minor Hockey and the Tree of Hope organizers developed a program of Christmas wreath selling over the past month. The idea was to have minor hockey players go door to door in their neighborhood selling the wreaths, with part of the proceeds going to minor hockey and the Tree of Hope. The top ten wreath sellers will be presented with signed Wildcats jerseys following the cheque presentation. Two radiohons support Tree of Hope, big crowds were on hand this morning for the CBC radio broadcast from the NBCC in Dieppe and an equal number is expected during the French broadcast tomorrow morning.
Art on Ice students thrilled with Cats visit:
Students at Magnetic Hill School impressed members of the Wildcats with their Art on Ice creations on Monday afternoon. The players and students met in the cafeteria where each class explained and displayed their art work. The students had a chance to chat with the players and get much sought after autographs. The Art on Ice creations will go on display at both the Coliseum and participating downtown Moncton businesses starting next week. There'll be a silent auction for the art with the proceeds going to the schools in District 2.
Movember campaign ends with Dec.1st game:
The Wildcats effort to create awareness on behalf of Prostate Cancer research will wrap up with the December 1st game against Lewiston. Male members of the staff have growing mustaches and getting pledges to support this very important charity during the past month.
Put Wildcats gifts under your tree:
With Christmas less than a month away, the Wildcats have three great Santa approved Christmas gift packages. The Holiday Family Pack offers 4 game tickets for any regular season game, (with a maximum of two adults), along with 4 Cavendish Fries and 4 cokes PLUS a pair of Christmas bonus BOGO coupons for the big New Year's Eve game against the Saint John Sea Dogs. The Holiday 6 Pack is loaded with value. 6 student tickets are priced at only $55.75 plus tax and 6 adult tickets are selling for $76.99 plus tax with 2 BOGO bonus coupons for the New Years Eve game.
Plus the Kiddy Kats Holiday pack which offers a membership, a T-Shirt, a skate with the Cats and 3 special BOGO guest tickets for just $22.12.
Follow the Cats on the Road:
Following tonight's game, the Wildcats head west for a pair of games in Quebec. They'll play the Shawinigan Cataracts on Saturday afternoon and then move on to face the Victoriaville Tigres on Sunday afternoon. Both games start at 5 o'clock local time. Les Stoodley will provide play-by-play action of both games on News 91.9 and the Telus webcast. Just click on to the Wildcats website on click on the icon of your choice for coverage.
Cat of the Day:
Today we salute the Progress Club of Greater Moncton. Cats Corner is a partnership between the Club and the Wildcats. It's an opportunity for 20 members of a not-for-profit group to attend a Cats game, be treated to Cavendish Fries, a Coke and Maple Leaf hot dog. Local non-profit groups can become a part of Cats Corner, be filling out an application found on our website and sending it to info@moncton-wildcats.com. Tomorrow morning, the Club will hold its 7th annual Antler Breakfast at the Hotel Beausejour. Drop into the Beau for a full breakfast anytime from 6:30 to 9:30 am.
Quote of the Day:
"I never criticize a player until they are first convinced of my unconditional confidence in their abilities." Football Coach -John Robinson
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