AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals MDA Jersey Auction Breaks $200,000 Mark

Published on March 31, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


ORFOLK, VA - Thanks to the generosity of their fans, the Norfolk Admirals were able to raise $26,850 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday night in their annual MDA Jersey Auction, presented by PAPCO. Over the past eight seasons, the Admirals have been able to raise $213,960 for MDA through the annual jersey auction.

"I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome of this year's auction," said Admirals Vice President Mark Bernard. "Not only does it help a great charity, but it reconfirms my belief that our fans are amongst the classiest in the league. This would not be possible without the help of PAPCO and without the willingness of our players to participate in these events - I thank them both. We look forward to helping to raise money and awareness for the MDA for many more years to come."

Last Friday and Saturday, the Admirals donned one-of-a-kind gold and blue jerseys with the original Admirals logo consisting of an anchor surrounded by five stars. Immediately following the conclusion of the game on Saturday, a live auction took place on the ice with the jerseys sold right off the players' backs. The highest winning bid went for the jerseys of #3 David Koci and #35 Jonathan Boutin, whose jerseys each sold for $1,300.00. In total, 27 jerseys and a team-autographed stick were auctioned to benefit the MDA.

"The Admirals Jersey Auction is always one of my favorite events of the year," said Muscular Dystrophy Association Program Coordinator Ashley Dorey. "It gives MDA the chance to connect our families with our sponsors, which is something that is always important. Everyone has fun and we raise some amazing money for a great cause!"

Purchase prices for each jersey:

Radek Smolenak $900.00

Jay Rosehill $1050.00

Kevin Quick $750.00

Blair Jones $900.00

David Schneider $900.00

Kyle Wanvig $1200.00

David Koci $1300.00

Sean Hurley $925.00

Mario Scalzo $950.00

Brandon Segal $1100.00

Rob Klinkhammer $1100.00

Paul Szczechura $950.00

Jonathan Boutin $1300.00

Andrew Fournier $750.00

Dana Tyrell $1000.00

Bracken Kearns $1100.00

Justin Keller $1000.00

Norm Milley $1000.00

Chris Lawrence $975.00

Vladimir Mihalik $950.00

Ryan Munce $1025.00

Mike Egener $950.00

Adam Henrich $975.00

Marek Kvapil $950.00

Marc Denis $1050

Jamie Bates $900.00

Karl Stewart $550.00 (Silent Auction)

Team Autographed Goalie Stick $325.00 (Silent Auction)

The Admirals will travel to Philadelphia on Wednesday night before rounding out the 2007-08 home schedule with a pair of contests against the Albany River Rats on Friday and Saturday next week.

The Admirals will face off against the Phantoms on Wednesday night in Philadelphia in another Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's. Watch the game on the big screen starting at 7:05 p.m. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.

To purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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