U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson to be Americans' honorary guest Thursday
Published on February 10, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
ALLEN, Texas - The Allen Americans are proud to announce that U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson will be an honorary guest Thursday at Allen's matchup against the Tulsa Oilers.
Prior to the 7:30 p.m. game, Congressman Johnson will participate in the ceremonial puck drop.
Congressman Johnson, a graduate of Southern Methodist University, served in the U.S. Air Force for 29 years. He flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was a Prisoner of War in Hanoi for nearly seven years.
A decorated combat veteran and war hero, Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards.
After his distinguished military career, Congressman Johnson started a home-building business from scratch and served in the Texas legislature. In 1991, he embarked on a new mission of service to his country=8Brepresenting the people of Texas' Third District in the United States Congress.
The Americans are hosting a Power Play Happy Hour Networking Event with area chambers from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Call 972.912.1000 for details.
Tickets are still available for tomorrow night's game. To buy, call 1-866-443-8849, go to gettix.net or visit the Allen Event Center Box Office.
Single Game Tickets on sale now Tickets start as low as $7. To order, call 1-866-4-GET-TIX (1-866-443-8849), go to gettix.net or stop by the Allen Event Center Box Office. The Box Office is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fans interested in 10 tickets or more to any one game or tickets to multiple games are encouraged to speak with an Allen Americans representative regarding group discounts and savings off walk-up prices at 972.912.1000.
The Americans, the Dallas Stars' CHL affiliate, began play last fall in the newly built Allen Event Center in The Village at Allen. Season tickets, partial plans and group tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. Ticket plans start as low as $33 per seat. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.
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