Spike to Attend Charity Basketball Game in Honor of Randy Stephens
Published on May 9, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, are pleased to announce that their mascot, Spike, will be attending the Relay for Life Pittsburgh Steelers Basketball Game, which is being dedicated to Randy Stephens.
The game will take place at 8:00 on Friday May 10th at the Basketball Palace on the Hill (Wheeling Park High School), with the Pittsburgh Steelers tipping off against the Ohio County Relay for Life team. This will be the fourth season that the two sides will meet up for the cause, with the Ohio County side winning two of the previous three clashes. Last season, the Steelers got on the board with a win, thanks to Charlie Batch and Antonio Brown, who both suited up for the Black and Gold during the 2012 NFL season. While Pittsburgh has yet to announce their roster for the event, the Ohio County Relay for Life team will have a connection to the Nailers, as beat writer Shawn Rine will attempt to "re-write" the record books.
While the Steelers and Ohio County game will tip-off at 8:00, the event will be a triple header, with doors opening at 4:45. The evening will begin at 5:15, with a tilt between Wheeling Park seniors and faculty, which will be followed by an exhibition game played by future Wheeling Park basketball stars at 6:00.
Spike will be in attendance for the event, keeping the crowd excited, while also doing his part to show support for a dear friend of the Wheeling Nailers family.
"Randy Stephens was a valuable part of our organization, and it is important that we show his family and friends our support, while also honoring his memory," said Director of Community Relations DJ Absalih. "This is a terrific event, and we are very thankful that Relay for Life is allowing Spike to participate in the festivities," he said.
Tickets for the game are $7 each, and may be purchased ahead of time at Wheeling Park High School, Mountain Ricer Physical Therapy, and Spic 'N Span Cleaners on National Road. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society, through the Ohio County Relay for Life. The game will be played in Randy Stephens' honor, with both teams wearing wrist bands for Team Randy.
Season tickets are now available for the 2013-14 season of Wheeling Nailers Hockey, by calling (304) 234-GOAL or online at wheelingnailers.com.
2013-2014 Wheeling Nailers season ticket packages are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Nailers season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at WesBanco Arena, the option to redeem unused tickets, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Wheeling Nailers season ticket holder, or for more information on Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX, e-mail ticketing@wheelingnailers.com or visit www.wheelingnailers.com. Nailers single-game tickets are available at the WesBanco Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-234-4625 or 1-877-NAIL-TIX.
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