Fisher Cats Offer American Defenders Fans Tickets
August 26, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release
Manchester, NH- The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, today announced that they will honor tickets held by fans of the American Defenders of New Hampshire for any remaining regular season games at Holman Stadium for tickets to one of the four following Fisher Cats 2009 regular-season games at Merchantsauto.com Stadium: Thursday, August 27 (7:05pm) vs the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals; Friday, August 28 (7:05pm), Sunday, August 30 (6:35pm), or Monday, August 31 (7:05pm), vs the Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
"We feel that New Hampshire baseball fans who made the decision to attend a baseball game in New Hampshire deserve the chance to do so," said Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner. "Anyone holding a ticket to a cancelled Defenders game may exchange it to come and enjoy our Double-A level of baseball entertainment."
"This is in character for the Fisher Cats to make such a generous offer," said Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta. "I know from my own personal experience what a wonderful time it is for the whole family to attend a Fisher Cats game, and we welcome Defenders fans with open arms."
Fans can turn in tickets to any cancelled American Defenders home games remaining this season in exchange for Fisher Cats tickets to either Thursday, Friday, Sunday or Monday's games (based on availability) at the Merchantsauto.com Stadium Ticket Office, open from 9:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, and open Saturday from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Here are the four dates where Defenders fans can exchange their cancelled tickets for Fisher Cats tickets:
Thursday, August 27 vs Harrisburg Senators-7:05pm
Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show/Atlas Fireworks Show after the game
Friday, August 28 vs Portland Sea Dogs-7:05pm
Fisher Cats Lunch Bag Giveaway (first 1,000 kids), courtesy of Benjamin Moore Paints
Sunday, August 30 vs Portland Sea Dogs-6:35pm
Fan Appreciation Night/Atlas Fireworks Show after the game
Monday, August 31 vs Portland Sea Dogs-7:05pm
Ted Williams Bobblehead Giveaway (first 2,000 fans), courtesy of Ted Williams Museum
The ticket office stays open during every home game, including tonight's 7:05pm game against the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The first 2,000 fans in attendance tonight receive a free Jonathan Papelbon Bobbleleg, courtesy of Quirk Chevrolet Buick Hummer.
There are only six chances remaining to see the Fisher Cats in action this season at Merchantsauto.com Stadium. For more information, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.
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