Bulldogs in the community
Published on January 31, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Bulldogs players will be out and about in the community next week:
* On Monday, February 6, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., select Bulldogs players will read to students at the following schools:Our Lady of Peace, James MacDonald, Queen Mary, and Corpus Christi.
* On Tuesday, February 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., select Bulldogs players will read to students at Mountainview School.
* Also on Tuesday, February 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., select Bulldogs players will join members of the Kids Club for a bowling party.
* On Wednesday, February 8, select Bulldogs players will visit the following schools:St. Therese of Lisieux, Central Public, and Millgrove Public School.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - PORTLAND PIRATES @ BULLDOGS - 7:00 P.M. - COPPS COLISEUM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE @ BULLDOGS - 4:00 P.M. - COPPS COLISEUM
'TD CANADA TRUST SMILES ON ICE GAME' TO HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 11!
The 10th Annual 'TD Canada Trust Smiles on Ice Game', in support of McMaster Children's Hospital will take place on Saturday, February 11th when the Bulldogs host the Portland Pirates at Copps Coliseum at 7:00 p.m.The event has raised over $200,000 in the past nine years.Fans can purchase tickets at area TD Canada Trust branches, Copps Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.ca and at select Sports Obsession locations. For more information
'READ LIKE A PRO' PROGRAM IS ON NOW!
The Hamilton Bulldogs are excited to introduce the 'Read Like a Pro' program, a new initiative that will take place in Halton area schools. The "Read Like a Pro" program is designed to promote reading and literacy among youths. The Bulldogs are looking for 30 schools to participate, with a direct cash donation given to each. Participating schools can look forward to having $1000 donated towards new reading material, having a player visit the school to read to the students, having the school recognized on the scoreboard as a supporter of the 'Read Like a Pro' program, and even a visit to the school from Bruiser himself! The registration deadline is February 10. For more details about this program or to register your school, please contact Chris Conant at (905) 777-2375 or by email at chris.conant@hamiltonbulldogs.com (mailto:chris.conant@hamiltonbulldogs.com) .
ICE GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN 'AROUND THE BAY ROAD RACE'!
Cheer on your own Hamilton Bulldogs Ice Girls as they take part in this year's 5k 'Around the Bay Road Race' on Sunday, March 26 in support of St. Joseph's Healthcare. Heather, Michele, Alexis and Tiffany will be lacing up their shoes to join the other 1000+ participants running in the race. This year will be the 112th anniversary of the fundraiser and the race will finish at its new headquarters, Copps Coliseum. The 'Around the Bay Road Race' is the oldest race on the continent, first run in 1894, three years before the Boston Marathon. It has been won by the best runners from around the world, including Boston Marathon winners and Olympic gold medalists.
If you are interested in participating in the 'Around the Bay Road Race' or would like more information, please visit http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/ (http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/) .
ONTARIO POND HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS POSTPONED!
Looking to play a game of hockey the old-fashioned way - out on the pond? Your Team - the Hamilton Bulldogs - are sponsoring the Hamilton Conservation Authority's 2nd Annual Ontario Pond Hockey Championships. Thirty-two teams will battle it out on Valens' ice for the title of Ontario Pond Hockey Champs and lots of great prizes. For more information or to register, volunteer or sponsor the event visit www.pondhockeychamps.ca (http://www.pondhockeychamps.ca/) or www.hamiltonbulldogs.com (http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/) . The even has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned for a confirmed date!
HEAR EVERY GAME ON THE HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY NETWORK
Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to every game online at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com (http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/) . To listen online, click on the 'Bulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the homepage of the 'Dogs website. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the commentary for home games and select road games.
TICKETS
Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are on sale now! Individual game tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.ca or at select Sports Obsession locations. For group ticket information visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com (http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/) , or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
American Hockey League Stories from January 31, 2006
- Canadians capture Skills, 21-12 - Manitoba Moose
- Lessard helps Canada in skills competition - Iowa Chops
- Canadians win AHL All-Star Skills Competition - AHL
- Rivermen to Play Two Games This Week, All in One 24-hour Span - Peoria Rivermen
- Stars Junior Lessard in All-Star Classic - Iowa Chops
- Falcons Weekly Notes - Springfield Falcons
- Michaud joins Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Portland Pirates Weekly Report - Portland Pirates
- Blackhawks assign Vorobiev to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Rampage loan Stirling to ECHL's Trenton Titans - San Antonio Rampage
- Regehr in for Giordano at AHL All-Star event - AHL
- Canucks Recall Jesse Schultz - Manitoba Moose
- Bulldogs in the community - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Jacques Recalled by Edmonton - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Charlie Cook to participate in on-ice clinic - Adirondack Phantoms
- Hockey and Harley-Davidson - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Bulldogs in the Community - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Crunch Participate in Book Drive - Syracuse Crunch
- All-Star Classic Airing Live Locally - Peoria Rivermen
- Crunch Signing Autographs at Bradley's - Syracuse Crunch
- Blackhawks Call Up Wisniewski - Norfolk Admirals
- Sound Tigers Recognizing Community Fans - Bridgeport Islanders
- Rissmiller To Participate in All-Star Action - Cleveland Barons
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