$25,000 Giveaway this Friday

November 22, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Lowell, Mass. - When the Lowell Lock Monsters take the ice at Tsongas Arena this Friday, there will be a lot more riding on the game than just a win... $25,000 will be on the line.

The Lock Monsters and the Lowell Sun are teaming up to give away $25,000 when the Springfield Falcons come to town on Friday, November 25th. Game time is 7:35 p.m. Should the Lock Monsters score eight or more goals against Springfield, one fan will walk away with the cash.

The eight-goal mark is in honor of the Lock Monsters eighth season in the Merrimack Valley, and also is the team record. Lowell has scored eight goals twice in team history. On October 26th, 2001, the Lock Monsters claimed an 8-4 triumph on the road against the Portland Pirates, and on January 9th last season, Lowell defeated the Providence Bruins 8-7 in a shootout at Tsongas Arena. Individual shootout goals do not count towards the eight goal stipulation, only if a shootout victory gives the team an eighth and final goal.

Should the Lock Monsters fall just short of eight goals, there will also be consolation prizes. If they score seven goals, the winning fan will get $2,500 and if they tally six goals, the winnings will be $250. The Monsters currently rank 10th in the league in average goals scored per game, and their season-high is seven goals, accomplished against this very same Springfield club on October 28th.

"This is perfect time of the year to give away a bundle of cash," said Team President Kevin Cummings. "We don't want to put any extra pressure on the boys, but we hope the Monsters can turn up the offense for this one night and make someone's holiday season a little bit more ‘green.' There's a good chance that somebody will win some money Friday night."

Individual tickets start at $10 and are on sale now at the Tsongas Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Gift certificates, Monsters Merchandise and Holiday Hat Trick ticket packages make great stocking stuffers! Contact the Lock Monsters ticket office at (978) 458-PUCK (7825), and remember - nothing says "Happy Holidays" like the gift of Monsters hockey. All games home and away, can be heard live on 980 WCAP with the Voice of the Monsters, Ryan Johnston.

Monster Memos

Watch the Lock Monsters on the road from the comfort of your own computer! All Lock Monsters games can now be viewed online through B2 Networks - the official broadband provider of the AHL. For just $6, fans can log on to the Lock Monsters website, www.lockmonsters.com, and click on the "Watch the Game Live" link. Once in the system, fans can select whether to listen to the Lock Monsters broadcast team or the opponent's. B2 Networks is also providing a free audio link as well, to listen to all the action for no cost. Ryan Johnston provides the play-by-play action alongside color commentator Eric Lindquist.

Let the Lock Monsters be your guide through the entire year with a new Lock Monsters wall, desk, or digital 2006 calendar. New in 2005-06, fans can create their own Lock Monsters calendar by selecting images from an available database, as well as choose special dates and events to be highlighted on a creation of their own. Order your Lock Monsters calendar as unique as you! Log on to www.lockmonsters.com and click on the mi-calendar link on the right side of the front page for more information or pricing. Special order yours today; a Lock Monsters calendar makes a perfect gift for the holidays.



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