Bobcats, StrikeCity Host Soldiers From Ft. Bragg
February 6, 2010 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Bismarck Bobcats News Release
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment (BSE) President and Chief Operating Officer Fred Whitfield announced today that 200 soldiers and their guests from the 3rd Battalion 27th Field Artillery Regiment based at Fort Bragg will be in attendance at tonight's game between the Bobcats and the New Orleans Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena(r). The contingent attended this morning's team shootaround, met with players afterwards for autographs and pictures, and then headed to uptown Charlotte's EpiCentre for lunch and bowling at StrikeCity.
"These are the men and women on the front lines of defending our nation and the ideals we believe in, and it's an honor to spend the day and share with them the kinds of sports and entertainment options that are available in uptown Charlotte," said Whitfield.
During the post-shootaround meet-and-greet with players, the soldiers presented Bobcats Head Coach Larry Brown with a plaque commemorating the visit and game.
"The soldiers and families are excited to be able to attend this event and share some camaraderie with our home basketball team," said Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Bob Agans. "We are very appreciative of the Bobcats and StrikeCity for their generosity and support of our Armed Forces."
"These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy every day freedoms; StrikeCity is honored to open our doors for them and their families," said James White, StrikeCity Operating Partner. "We can't wait to see them out there on our lanes sharing laughs and enjoying the world-class bowling we have to offer."
StrikeCity is the next generation of bowling, taking traditional elements of the sport and kicking it up a notch with modern lanes, sleek amenities and state-of-the-art scoring. In addition to world-class bowling, StrikeCity offers dozens of flat screen televisions throughout the venue, a delicious menu from Libretto's Authentic NYC Pizza and Italian Kitchen and a fully-stocked bar and extensive beer list all in a stylish and comfortable setting. Located at the EpiCentre in uptown Charlotte, StrikeCity is the perfect place to challenge your friends to a ten pin showdown, host your next group outing, have a few drinks or catch the big game. Visit StrikeCityCharlotte.com for more information.
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment operates the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Time Warner Cable Arena, located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Partial plans and group tickets for Bobcats games are still available at bobcats.com or by calling (704) BOBCATS.
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