Bobcats Tough Enough To Wear Pink For Relay For Life
February 9, 2010 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Bismarck Bobcats News Release
BISMARCK, ND - The Bismarck Bobcats will be doing their partto raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Lifeas they play in their fourth annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink game Friday nightagainst the Owatonna Express.
As part of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink event, the 'Catswill be donning special edition pink Relay For Life uniforms that will beauctioned off during and after their Central Division showdown with the rivalExpress, with the proceeds going to benefit Relay For Life.
"Bobcat Hockey always jumps at the chance to give back tothe community, and working with Relay for Life again this year is ourpleasure." said Bobcats team owner Thom Brigl. "The fans are going to love thisyear's pink jerseys and we are thrilled to be able to help raise money forRelay For Life, one of the most recognizable charities nationwide."
The team will be holding a silent auction throughout Friday'sgame that will run through the second intermission of the Bobcats-Expresscontest where fans can bid on their favorite player's pink sweater.
In addition, there will be a live auction following the gamein the lobby of the VFW Sports Center where fans can bid on the jerseys ofJason Fabian, Casey Kleisinger, John Avino, Nick Jensen, Tim Serratore, SeanMcKenzie, Ryan Faragher, Sam Rendle, Ryan Jacobson and Dominic Panetta.
"The jerseys are definitely cool-looking; all of us likethem a lot," said McKenzie, who has four goals in his last four games. "Knowingthat we're wearing them to help raise money for such a worthy cause is extramotivation for what's already going to be a big game on Friday."
Tickets for Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night are availablenow at the Bobcat Hockey office inside the VFW Sports Center, online at http://www.BismarckBobcats.com or byphone at 222-3300.
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