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Area mascots to gather for Blade's birthday

January 11, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


DAYTON, OH - This Friday, January 14, mascots from local sports teams will attend the Dayton Gems' game against Bloomington to celebrate the birthday of Blade, the Dayton Gems' mascot.

Mascots from around the Miami Valley will roam the stands of Hara Arena throughout the game to take pictures and mingle with children and fans. During the first intermission, all mascots will head to the ice and entertain fans with a game of dodge ball.

Kendall Marketing Solutions, the official sponsor for the evening, will be providing root-n-toot horns to the first 300 fans in attendance. Carrie Kendall, President of Kendall Marketing Solutions, will be dropping the ceremonial first puck prior to the start of the game.

Frosted will be baking 400 cupcakes for the occasion.

In addition to the birthday celebration, Friday will also be the third trading card giveaway of the season. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free pack of trading cards, featuring Matt McCue, Erik Boisvert, Nick Canzanello, Matthew Larke and Jeff Jakaitis of the Dayton Gems. Players will then be available for autographs after the game.

The game will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for fans to begin the celebration.

The Kettering Medical Center is proud to be the official title sponsor of the Gems for the 2010-11 season.



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