Bulldogs Announce Plans for Military Appreciation Night on December 5
November 10, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ONT. - The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced details for Military Appreciation Night in support of the Marcus Cirillo Trust on Friday, Dec. 5 versus the Toronto Marlies. Prior to the game, the Bulldogs will honour the late Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and the service and sacrifice of all of those that serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Bulldogs will wear a special commemorative jersey during the game (design attached). The jersey, designed in conjunction with representatives of the Cirillo family and SP Apparel, is a tribute to Cpl. Cirillo's ceremonial attire with the cap and badge of his regiment on the shoulder and pant shell. The team will also wear black helmets donated by Reebok-CCM.
"We're looking to bring together the Hamilton community to help raise money for Cpl. Cirillo's son, Marcus," said Hamilton Bulldogs President Stephen Ostaszewicz. "This falls in line with our annual Military Appreciation Night where we honour those that serve in the Canadian Armed Forces."
A platoon of Cpl. Cirillo's comrades from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada will be part of the pre-game ceremony that includes a ceremonial puck drop featuring his father Vic, son Marcus, and sister Natasha. The family will be welcomed to the ice by pipe and drums from Cpl. Cirillo's regiment.
In addition, the Bulldogs will donate $2 to the Marcus Cirillo Trust from every individual and group ticket sold. The Bulldogs Foundation will run an auction of the specialty jerseys, helmets and pant shells, and an in-game mystery puck contest with proceeds donated to the Trust.
The Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs have agreed to move several tournament games from the Reebok Classic to FirstOntario Centre in support of the night. Cpl. Cirillo's cousin, Ryan, plays for the Minor Bantam Jr. Bulldogs and his uncle, Stan, is the director of the tournament.
If any individuals or businesses are interested in donating tickets for members of the Canadian Armed Forces to attend the game, please contact Brittany Arner at Brittany.Arner@hamiltonbulldogs.com or 905-546-8182. The public can donate to the Trust directly by going to a TD Bank branch and asking to give money to the 'Marcus Cirillo Trust.'
American Hockey League Stories from November 10, 2014
- Adam's Two Goals Not Enough to Get by Flames - Rochester Americans
- Checkers Get Revenge, Down Stars - Charlotte Checkers
- Stars Fall Short in Charlotte in 3-1 - Texas Stars
- Bulldogs Announce Plans for Military Appreciation Night on December 5 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Rangers Recall Jesper Fast, Assign Conor Allen and Ryan Malone - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Canadiens Recall Drayson Bowman from Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Barons Host Special Kids Day Game Tomorrow at 10:35 a.m. - Oklahoma City Barons
- Syracuse Crunch Announce Details of Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibit Presented by Crouse Hospital - Utica Comets
- Admirals Reassign Marcoux; Sign Danis to PTO - Norfolk Admirals
- Friday's Comets Game Is Sold Out - Utica Comets
- Syracuse Crunch Announce Details of Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibit - Syracuse Crunch
- Sharks Swim on Top of the Atlantic - Worcester Sharks Weekly - Worcester Sharks
- Wings Recall McCollum, Assign Mrazek to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Springfield Falcons Weekly - Springfield Falcons
- San Antonio Rampage Weekly Update - San Antonio Rampage
- Checkers Sign Jean to PTO, Sandlak Suspended - Charlotte Checkers
- American Hockey League Announces Suspensions - AHL
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Wings Reassign Coreau to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- IceCaps Sellout Streak in Jeopardy - St. John's IceCaps
- Utica Comets Weekly Notebook - Utica Comets
- Rockford's Mark McNeill Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- B-Sens Celebrity Bartending at Amici's November 12 - Binghamton Senators
- Ricoh Rock Report - St. John's IceCaps
- Canadiens Assign Rene Bourque to Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sheraton in Syracuse to Serve as Utica Proud Fan Headquarters for Frozen Dome Classic - Utica Comets
- Texas Stars Make Roster Moves - Texas Stars
- 'Canes Recall Michal Jordan from Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers
- Hershey Weekly - Hershey Bears
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
