Teddy Tosses, Holiday Happenings And Stocking Stuffers From The Pens
December 14, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
Fans, you did an INCREDIBLE job with the first night of our annual Tobyhanna Army Depot Teddy Bear Toss on Friday night. There were 636 stuffed animals tossed onto the Wachovia Arena ice, which are being distributed to less fortunate kids throughout northeast Pennsylvania.
But we think you can do even better this weekend.
The Penguins record for stuffed toys collected during the Teddy Bear Toss is 1,610 in a season, meaning we need 975 more to break the mark. Let's help every child in the area experience a great holiday season.
In the past 10 seasons, Penguins fans have donated more than 13,000 toys to the Tobyhanna Army Depot's Operation Santa. Thanks for all of your help over the years!
SECOND ANNUAL LIVE HOLIDAY JERSEY AUCTION THIS SATURDAY
Join us for our second annual live holiday jersey auction, following the Penguins game against the Toronto Marlies on Saturday, December 19. Fans can bid on special Christmas-themed jerseys worn by the players during the game, and will have the chance to get their jersey signed after winning.
Following are the rules and regulations for the auction. Happy bidding and good luck!
* Fans wishing to participate in the live auction are asked to pick up a bid number from any Penguins Merchandise stand or the Fan Assistance Table located behind Section 108 during the game on Saturday, December 19th. Penguins staff will also be passing them out in auction sections 104/105 post game.
* All bidders will be asked to sit in sections 104 and 105 immediately following the game.
* Opening bid for all jerseys is $250.00
* Credit Card, Personal Checks and Cash payments will be accepted
* Bidders will be asked to show their number to our auctioneer, Scott Stuccio, when placing bids on player's jerseys.
* All bidders must be 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
* Winners will be escorted to the Portable Merchandise "Discount" Stand behind Section 104 to make payment. At this time the player will deliver the jersey and allow the winner an opportunity to meet the player and get a picture and/or autograph.
* All auction winners will receive Letter of Authenticity for each jersey.
* Bidders will have the opportunity to bid on more than one jersey.
THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFERS - PENS HOLIDAY PUCKS!
Still looking for that perfect gift for the hockey fan on your holiday list? Pick up a special Penguins Holiday Puck during this Saturday's game against the Toronto Marlies.
Penguins players have signed 1,000 special edition holiday pucks, which will be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the Penguins merchandise stand across from the fan assistance booth in section 108. Pucks will be sold for $10, and all proceeds will benefit the Wilkes-Barre Jr. Pens youth hockey organization.
There is one catch - each puck will come individually wrapped, so fans won't know who has signed their pucks until they are opened.
Additionally, each player has signed one puck in silver, and the lucky recipients of those items will also receive an autographed promotional stick from that player.
TEAM STORE HOLIDAY HOURS EXTENDED
Christmas is just two weeks away. Get the perfect gift for the hockey fan on your list at the Penguins Team Store, located in the Waterfront Plaza on River Street. We've got Penguins jerseys, tee-shirts, hats, novelties and much more! Penguins gift cards are also available for the hard to shop for fan. Holiday store hours are 9:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Friday, and 11:00am to 9:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
And for you last minute shoppers, the team store at the Waterfront will be open on Christmas eve from 9:00am-5:00pm.
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