Bret 'The Hitman' Hart to be Special Guest for Stealth Game on February 14
January 22, 2015 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Vancouver Stealth News Release
Vancouver, BC (Thursday, January 22, 2015) - Wrestling legend Bret 'The Hitman' Hart will be the special guest at the Langley Events Centre (LEC) on Saturday, February 14 when the Vancouver Stealth host the Calgary Roughnecks on 'Hart' Breaker Night, presented by Pastime Hobbies and Collectibles.
Known as one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time, and a Canadian sports legend, Hart will be at the LEC taking part in the festivities before, during and after the Stealth game.
"Bret Hart is one of the most recognizable faces in the Sports and Entertainment industry and this will be a great opportunity for our fans to see him in person," LEC Director of Business Development Jared Harman. He noted the team was working on getting Hart for a few months stating, "The fact that it is happening on Valentine's Day and against his hometown Calgary Roughnecks just makes it even better."
Fans will have three different opportunities to meet the legend on February 14:
- Fans who are at the game can enter for the chance to meet 'the Hitman' at halftime in the FoxHole (100 lucky contestants will be chosen and will receive a 5x7" photo to be signed in person).
- There will also be a special VIP Ticket available for purchase which will include the ticket to the game, pre-game dinner in the Sapphire Sound Lounge, a meet and greet with Hart and an 8x10" autographed photo.
- LEC Suite holders will also have the opportunity to meet Bret as he will be visiting the private suites during the first half.
For more information on how to purchase the VIP Ticket or to book a suite for the night, please call the Langley Events Centre at 604.882.8800.
Also as part of the event, the Stealth and LEC will have partnered with Molson to offer a special 'Hart' Breaker Cupid Cocktail for $4 available in the FoxHole during the Pre and Post Game Party. The first 1500 fans will also receive a limited edition Vancouver Stealth Bombshells poster.
"I am looking forward to seeing some exciting National Lacrosse League action between the Stealth and Roughnecks at the LEC on February 14," Hart stated.
Hart grew up in Calgary, Alberta and was part of the famous Hart wrestling family. He is a seven-time world champion, and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame in 2006. He retired from professional wrestling in 2000 but still makes appearances as part of the WWE's Legends group.
The Stealth play their next home game at the LEC on Saturday, January 31, at 7:00PM against the Colorado Mammoth. The first 1500 fans will receive a complimentary Official Stealth Team Poster. It will also mark the return of John Grant Jr. to the LEC, the first time he has been back since scoring one of the most memorable goals of the 2014 season. Tickets for both games are available at www.ticketmaster.ca.
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