Bombers' sellout Friday was ECHL's fourth largest crowd of season
January 26, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
The Dayton Bombers, who welcomed almost 15,000 fans during their two-game home weekend, have announced that Friday's 10,057 sell-out at the Nutter Center, featuring Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s appearance to benefit the Children's Medical Center of Dayton and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Ohio, represented the 4th largest crowd in the ECHL-America's Premier AA Hockey League this season.
"It really was a great weekend, not only for the Bombers, but for NASCAR and Bombers' fans, and the league as well," said Bombers' General Manager/Alternate Governor Ed Gingher. "The atmosphere of a jam-packed building is truly electric."
This Wednesday, the Bombers will provide a unique twist for their ECHL contest against the Express. Although it is a "home game" for the Bombers, it will be played at Hobart Arena in Troy. Bombers team owner, Tim Reilly, said
"We are extremely excited to bring a pro hockey game back to Troy." Reilly continued, "We're hopeful the excitement generated from this game will widen our fan base. And, perhaps along the way even reintroduce some folks to the fun they associated with hockey from years ago."
Bombers season ticket-holders will be provided with special tickets for the January 28th game. Seats will be comparable to their regular season seats. Game time remains at 7 p.m., and Hobart will open gates at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling the Dayton Bombers office at (937) 775-4747 or Hobart Arena at (937) 339-5145. Tickets may not, however, be purchased through Ticket Master or online for this special event. General admission seating prices for all (except season ticket holders) are $10.00 for adults and $5 for kids. The group price for a size of 25 or more is $9.00 per ticket.
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