Aces Feature Guns 'N Hoses
February 3, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska â The 4th annual Guns âN Hoses charity hockey game pitting the Anchorage Fire Department versus Anchorage Police Department will take place February 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sullivan Arena.
Fans will be entertained by demonstrations from the APD's K-9 Unit and SWAT, "Buddy Bear," "Sparky," AFD clowns and the bears from the American Diabetes Association. Everyone will have an opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal look at the AFD Hummer and APD squad cars located on the concourse.
Guns âN Hoses participants will include former Aces' Keith Street, Steve MacSwain, Darrin Semeniuk, Jim Mayes, Zach Westin, Bryan Majeske, Jim Tobin, Tim Molle, Mark Nokelby, and former UAA player Eric Tuott.
This year's game will benefit the Anchorage chapter of the American Diabetes Association. The AFD leads the series 2-1. "We can't thank the Aces and Guns âN Hoses enough," said Michelle Cassano with the ADA.
The proceeds from the game will be used by the Anchorage chapter of the ADA for education and summer youth programs. Diabetes is a disease affecting over 37,000 Alaskans annually. If you want more information about Diabetes, access the American Diabetes Association website at www.diabetes.org.
The purpose of Guns âN Hoses lies in its mission statement, "To rally our community and support honorable local charities while providing quality family entertainment to those we serve." Guns âN Hoses contributed $7,244 for the Doug Swenor Bone Marrow Transplant Fund in 2001, $10,000 for the American Red Cross in 2002, and $20,000 for the American Diabetes Association in 2003. They would like to reach $25,000 during this year's event.
Season ticket holders may use their February 7 ticket for admission to the Guns âN Hoses game. The ticket for the Guns âN Hoses game is good for general admission seating and Upper Balcony reserved for the Aces game against Las Vegas following the charity game. Opportunities to purchase tickets at $10 for both games are available at each of the following locations: the Aces team office, the American Diabetes Association office (272-1424), the main Anchorage Police Department office and all Anchorage Fire Department stations. For more information regarding Aces' tickets, appearances, or upcoming games, please call (907) 258-ACES.
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