Thunder Partner to Help Restore Joyland; Announce Exhibition Game
Published on September 20, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS (September 20th) - The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League are very excited to announce that they will be partnering with Restore Hope Inc., the Fundamental Learning Center and Account Recovery Specialists Inc. to present Bring Back the Joy Night during the Thunder game on Sunday, March 3rd against the Missouri Mavericks.
Restore Hope Inc. is a non-profit group working to restore Joyland Amusement Park. Special Joyland-themed jerseys will be worn and auctioned off with all net proceeds going to Restore Hope Inc. There will be a carnival on the concourse for families to enjoy. Restore Hope Inc. will also have special "Bring Back Joyland" merchandise available. The entire evening will be dedicated to the past and future of one of Wichita's most-treasured places.
"We would like to thank ARSI for this amazing night with the Wichita Thunder," commented Alex East, founder and president of Restore Hope Inc. "We have a lot of exciting plans to make this a night people won't want to miss! Joyland Restoration Project's goal is not only to restore Joyland, but make it one of the state's premier attractions. Joyland will grow over the years with several expansions to draw people back again and again. Our goal is to fill the seats of INTRUST Bank Arena with not only people, but fond memories of what Joyland was and will become."
The vision of Restore Hope Inc. is to restore Joyland while implementing new restaurants, scenery, and a few new rides to the area. Joyland Amusement Park will be run as a non-profit with all its profits staying inside the park for payroll, bills, maintenance, expansions, and other things of that nature for the first few years. After the park grows and has a higher attendance, Restore Hope Inc. will begin to make donations to other local non-profits that seek to benefit our community.
Fans will be encouraged to go online and purchase tickets, but can also contact Chris Ross at the Thunder office as well. Tickets can be purchased online at www.joylandrestprationproject.org. Tickets in the Blue, Yellow and Green sections will available at a special price with $3 from each ticket sold in the Blue and Yellow and $1 from each ticket sold in the Green sections going back to Restore Hope Inc. Tickets will also be available for purchase this Saturday at the Food for Thought Fundraising Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food For Thought is located on East Central. For a complete listing of promotions going on this season, visit www.wichitathunder.com .
The Thunder also announced today that they will be hosting an exhibition game on Saturday, October 13th at the Wichita Ice Center against the Tulsa Oilers starting at 3 p.m. There will be seven other exhibition games that same weekend as the teams prepare for the start of the 2012-13 season. Tickets for the game have not gone on sale and will be announced at a later date. The Thunder begins their 21st season in the CHL. Opening Weekend will take place a week later as Wichita will take on the Quad City Mallards on Friday, October 19th and Saturday, October 20th against Tulsa.
Individual tickets for the 2012-13 season are on sale. Season tickets are still available as well. A $50 dollar non-refundable deposit is required for all season tickets. Contact the Wichita Thunder Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (316) 264-4625 if you are interested in season tickets. Stay up-to-date on all the news this off-season by visiting www.wichitathunder.com.
Central Hockey League Stories from September 20, 2012
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- Cutthroats Announce Preseason Exhibition Schedule - Denver Cutthroats
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