Blue Ducks set to take on Wildcats
April 26, 2004 - United States Basketball League (USBL)
Brevard Blue Ducks News Release
Melbourne, Florida â The Blue Ducks will have revenge on their minds Tuesday night as they take on an Adirondack team that saddled them with back-to-back losses to open the season after their first two contests up in New York.
"We've got to care of our home court," suggested Ducks head coach, Robert Reid.
That they must. At 1-4 and staring at a 13-day, 6-game Midwest road trip after this home stand, the Blue Ducks must perform well in their next four games at the Clemente Center.
"You hate to say these games are critical so early in the year," remarked team owner, Mike Richman. "But they are to us."
The Blue Ducks are nursing injuries to many of their starters which has greatly hampered their ability to get off to the kind of start they anticipated this season. Point guard Teddy Dupay underwent arthroscopic surgery to his knee that has caused him to miss the start of the season. He's expected to rejoin the team within a few weeks. Another former Gator, Kenyan Weaks, was put on injured reserve because of sore knees. Terrence Shannon, whom the Blue Ducks reacquired before the season to give them strength in the front court is nursing a healing foot. Shannon's replacement, Don Carlisle, separated his shoulder in Saturday night's game in Florence.
"Injuries are part of sports," said Richman. "It just seems we've had more than our fair share to start off the season with. We hope that we've already hit our quota for the year."
Game time for Tuesday night's contest is 7:00 PM at the Clemente Center at Florida Tech in Melbourne. For tickets call (321) 751-BLUE (2583) or log on to the Blue Ducks website at www.BrevardBlueDucks.com. Tickets are also available at the Clemente Center box office starting at 6:00 PM.
DUCK NOTES: Tuesday night is "Basketball Night." The first 250 kids to arrive at the game will receive a free mini glow-in-the-dark basketball, courtesy of the Blue Ducks and Complete Business Solutions.
The Blue Ducks have promotional nights planned throughout the season. Following, is their 2004 promotional schedule:
DATE OPPONENT TIME PROMOTION
Thur, April 22 Florence 7:00 PM Opening Night! Meet WWE wrestler "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! Look for $2.00 off coupons in Florida Today!
Tue, April 27 Adirondack 7:00 PM Complete Business Solutions Basketball Night - First 250 kids get a FREE glow-in-the-dark mini basketball
Tue, May 4 Florence 7:00 PM Orlando Magic Night - Meet "Stuff" the Magic mascot. FREE Magic giveaways!
Wed, May 5 Pennsylvania 7:00 PM Complete Business Solutions FM Radio Night - First 250 kids get a FREE Personal "Walkman" FM Stereo
Fri, May 7 Pennsylvania 7:00 PM Meet WWE wrestler Brian Knobbs of the "Nasty Boys"
Fri, May 21 Brooklyn 7:00 PM Complete Business Solutions Basketball Night - First 250 kids get a FREE glow-in-the-dark mini basketball
Sun, May 23 Brooklyn 5:00 PM Thunderstix Night - First 250 kids get a FREE pair of Brevard Blue Ducks Thunderstix! S.C.C.U. Super Sunday
Wed, May 26 Westchester 7:00 PM Complete Business Solutions FM Radio Night - First 250 kids get a FREE Personal "Walkman" FM Stereo
Fri, May 28 Westchester 7:00 PM Cumulus Night â meet the DJ's from 107.1 WA1A's Morning Show. Free giveaways!
Sat, May 29 Kansas 7:00 PM Thunderstix Night - First 250 kids get a FREE pair of Brevard Blue Ducks Thunderstix!
Sun, May 30 Cedar Rapids 5:00 PM Orlando Magic Night â FREE Magic giveaways! S.C.C.U. Super Sunday
Sat, June 5 Adirondack 7:00 PM Complete Business Solutions FM Radio Night - First 250 kids get a FREE Personal "Walkman" FM Stereo
Sun, June 6 Oklahoma 5:00 PM Thunderstix Night - First 250 kids get a FREE pair of Brevard Blue Ducks Thunderstix! S.C.C.U. Super Sunday
Sun, June 13 St. Louis 5:00 PM Last Game of Season! Special FREE giveaways! S.C.C.U. Super Sunday!
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