Boston Cannons to Host Annual Mascot Game on Saturday Night
Published on July 11, 2008 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Boston Cannons News Release
BOSTON, MA - Friday, July 11, 2008 - The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) today announced the fan activities scheduled for the fifth home game of their 2008 schedule against the Long Island Lizards at Harvard Stadium, set for Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 PM, according to Cannons Vice President and General Manager Mark Kastrud.
As part of Saturday night's festivities, the Cannons and mascot Boomer will host the annual Mascot Game prior to face-off, WBCN 104.1 FM will entertain fans with a local band on the WBCN Stage in the Cannons Fan Zone courtyard area, the Cannons will give away the fifth sheet of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Cannons trading card set, Qdoba will offer their Qdoba 16 Goal Bonanza promotion during the game and the Cannons will host a post-game party at Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Harvard Square.
Prior to the opening face-off, at roughly 6:40 PM, Boomer and his friends will entertain fans with the annual Mascot Game. Mascots from the Boston Bruins, New England Revolution, Lowell Spinners, Worcester Sharks, Portland SeaDogs and more are scheduled to appear at this year's event.
WBCN 104.1 will bring a Boston-area band, The Transitions, to perform from approximately 5:00 - 7:00 PM on the WBCN Stage in the Cannons Fan Zone courtyard area, between the Murr Center and Bright Hockey Center. Visit the band's website at www.myspace.com/thetransitionsband, for more information.
The first 2,000 fans in attendance on Saturday night will receive the fifth of seven Cannons player trading card sets. One sheet is given out at each of the Cannons' seven home games this season. The fifth sheet of four Cannons trading cards features attackman Matt Alrich, midfielder Brett Garber, goalie Kip Turner and a special edition collegiate draft series card of rookie midfielder Paul Rabil.
If the Cannons score 16 goals or more, Qdoba will give free chips and queso to all Cannons fans who show their ticket stub at participating Qdoba restaurants as part of the Qdoba 16 Goal Bonanza.
Following Saturday night's game, fans are invited to meet their favorite Cannons players, coaches and dance team members at Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Harvard Square (96 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA, 617-864-0655) during the team's post-game party.
The Cannons will return home to Harvard Stadium for their next game as they host the Long Island Lizards on Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 PM. The game will air live on both Comcast SportsNet New England and Cox in Rhode Island.
Cannons Flex Packs and individual game tickets are on sale now. The Cannons offer outstanding games and entertainment perfect for families, corporate outings and groups of friends.
For more information, or to purchase Cannons tickets, visit BOSTONCANNONS.COM or call (617) 746-9933.
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