USHL Youngstown Phantoms

Mario Lemieux Foundation Night Caps Phantoms' Next Homestand

Published on February 11, 2010 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - In what has become a team tradition, the Youngstown Phantoms are joining forces with the Mario Lemieux Foundation for a special evening to benefit cancer research.

Saturday, Feb. 20 will be Mario Lemieux Foundation Night, as the Phantoms host the Omaha Lancers at Covelli Centre for a 7:15 p.m. puck drop. Lemieux is a co-owner of the Lancers franchise, alongside fellow Hockey Hall of Famer and former Pittsburgh Penguin Luc Robitaille.

During the game, Phantoms fans will be able to bid on valuable National Hockey League memorabilia such as Penguins jerseys signed by Lemieux and Sidney Crosby, a 2009 official Stanley Cup Final program autographed by Lemieux and four Igloo Club tickets to the Penguins game against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, Mar. 2 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh.

Visit www.youngstownphantoms.com to donate $3 from your ticket purchase to the Mario Lemieux Foundation. Print the special flyer located on the front page of the Phantoms website and bring it to the Covelli Centre box office to ensure your personal contribution to the fight against cancer.

The Mario Lemieux Foundation was created in 1993 by the Penguins legend after he survived a battle with Hodgkin's disease. The main objective of the foundation is to fund promising medical research projects being conducted by talented scientists. For additional information on the Mario Lemieux Foundation, go to www.mariolemieux.org.

The health-themed home weekend begins the night before as the Phantoms and Lancers clash on American Heart Association Night Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:15 p.m. Youngstown (14-24-2, 30 points) is currently on the road for four games in six nights, starting with an 8:05 p.m. Friday faceoff with the Sioux Falls Stampede. Tune into ESPN 1240 (www.wbbw.com) or log onto the B2 Networks at www.b2tv.com to follow all the exciting play-by-play!

The Youngstown Phantoms are a Member Club of the United States Hockey League (USHL), America's only Tier I hockey league and premier developer of National Hockey League talent with more than 110 alumni on current NHL rosters.

Visit www.youngstownphantoms.com or call the Front Office at 330.747.PUCK(7825) for more information on the Phantoms organization. The Youngstown Phantoms are owned by the B.J. Alan Company (Phantom Fireworks), located in Youngstown, Ohio.

Matt Gajtka Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Youngstown Phantoms United States Hockey League (USHL) Office: 330.747.PUCK(7825) Ext. 5245 Cell: 330.719.3137 www.youngstownphantoms.com

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