Admirals and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announce "Pink in the Rink" on January 14th
Published on January 6, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals and the Tidewater Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will hold their fifth annual "Pink in the Rink" event at the Admirals game at Norfolk Scope Arena on Saturday, January 14th, 2012. This popular event where the ice is dyed pink will seek to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer while also raising monies for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Educating women and men about the importance of early breast cancer detection is one of the primary goals of the event. Recent polls have shown that most individuals are unaware of the causes of or risks for breast cancer. Game attendees will learn about local programs, support groups and how they can decrease their risk.
Special $12 Red Level Tickets will be available for advance purchase with a portion of proceeds being donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Tickets may be purchased through the Tidewater Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure online at komentidewater.org or by calling (757) 490-7794. The deadline to purchase these special discounted fundraising tickets is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13th.
In addition, tickets for groups of 10 or more people may also be ordered in advance by calling the Admirals at (757) 640-1212. Group tickets must be purchased by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12th.
Regular-priced tickets will be available after these deadlines at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.
Events leading up to and during the game include a breast cancer informational session, survivor participation during game night, "Hockey 101" and a silent auction for player-autographed items. The "Hockey 101" will be held starting at 6:15 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for "Hockey 101."
The Norfolk Admirals have been members of the American Hockey League (AHL) since 2000. They are the top minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning. On January 14th, the Admirals will face off against the Connecticut Whale, the top minor league affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers. The game will start at 7:15 p.m.
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