Americans Announce Police Vs. Fire Double Header March 20
March 3, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
ALLEN, Texas - The Allen Americans and Allen Event Center Community Ice Rink, in conjunction with the Allen Police and Fire Departments, are proud to announce the first ever Police vs. Fire On Ice matchup. The Allen Police Department will be facing off against the Allen Fire Department before the Americans' last regular season game March 20 at the Allen Event Center.
The Police vs. Fire On Ice game begins at 5:00 p.m., while the Americans contest against the Amarillo Gorillas starts at 7:30 p.m.
The two city departments have battled each other in other sports, but this will mark the first time the organizations will face off on the ice. While some police officers and firefighters have experience playing hockey, others will be trying out the sport for the first time.
Part of the proceeds from the game will benefit two charities the departments work with closely=8Bthe Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund (Allen Fire Department) and the Special Olympics of Texas (Allen Police Department).
"We'd like to thank the Allen Americans for this opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause. We also love that we get the chance to go out on the ice and bang a few cops around without getting into trouble," Allen Fire Department Chief Bill Hawley said Wednesday.
The charity game will consist of two 20-minute periods, and each team will be comprised of 15 to 18 players. Both clubs will be wearing special jerseys designed for the inaugural Police vs. Fire On Ice game.
"This hockey game is a great way to support the Public Safety Recovery Fund and the Special Olympics of Texas. It demonstrates to the public that their police officers and firefighters are a part of the community and shows us in a different light outside of our day-to-day duties," Police Chief Bill Rushing said.
"The game is also a camaraderie builder between the police officers and firefighters who rarely get to interact outside of work. It is our goal that everyone, from our children to community leaders, have an opportunity to come out and have fun with their police and fire departments while bringing attention and funding to two great causes."
The Allen Event Center Community Ice Rink is donating ice time for practices, as well as providing skate instructors. Allen Americans coaches and players help during practice sessions, too. Media are welcome at all practices.
The police officers and firefighters have already had their first two practices. The remaining practices are as follows:
Wednesday, March 3 - 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 - 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Monday, March 15 - 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 18 - 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Americans are offering discounted ticket prices to family and friends of police officers and firefighters for both games. Prices begin as low as $12 per ticket, and two dollars from each ticket purchased will benefit the Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund and the Special Olympics of Texas.
One ticket gets you access to both great games. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone (972.912.1000) or in person at the Allen Event Center Box Office. To buy online, go to allenamericans.com/promo. To support the Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund, use the code "Fire". To support the Special Olympics of Texas, use the code "Police". If ordering by phone or in person, fans should mention "Fire" or "Police" to receive the discount. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Those interested in purchasing tickets to donate to either organization may do so by calling Zak Martinez at 972.912.1000.
Single Game Tickets on sale now Tickets start as low as $7. To order, call 1-866-4-GET-TIX (1-866-443-8849), go to gettix.net or stop by the Allen Event Center Box Office. The Box Office is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fans interested in 10 tickets or more to any one game or tickets to multiple games are encouraged to speak with an Allen Americans representative regarding group discounts and savings off walk-up prices at 972.912.1000.
The Americans, the Dallas Stars' CHL affiliate, began play last fall in the newly built Allen Event Center in The Village at Allen. Season tickets, partial plans and group tickets are on sale now, and corporate partnerships are also available. Ticket plans start as low as $33 per seat. For information, call 972.912.1000 or visit allenamericans.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.
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