Bullies, Atlantic City Help Bring On The Warmth

January 5, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies are pleased to announce that more than 500 coats were collected during the first ever "Bring On The Warmth Coat Drive" held at Boardwalk Hall from December 20-27. All coats have been donated to the Salvation Army of Atlantic City to help bring on the warmth for those who may be in need this winter.

"We're absolutely thrilled with the response," said Nancy Elhajj, Resource Development Officer for the Salvation Army of Atlantic City. "Because of the Bullies and their gracious fans, a lot of people are going to be able to bundle up this winter."

Vice President and General Manager Dan Belisle also extended a personal thanks to Bullies fans. "Our fans are some of the best in the ECHL," said Belisle. "Their response in joining together to help a worthy cause such as the Salvation Army only further supports that."

To make a donation to the Salvation Army, contact Nancy Elhajj at (609) 344-0660.

Celebrate a new tradition when "Hockey Afternoon In Atlantic City" returns on Saturday, January 17 at 2:05PM vs. the Charlotte Checkers. For more information or to order tickets, call the Bullies sales department at (609) 348-PUCK or visit our website at www.boardwalkbullies.com.

The Bullies open a stretch of three games in three nights on the road Thursday against the Dayton Bombers. Game time is 7PM and can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1450AM and the Surfer Network at www.boardwalkbullies.com beginning at 6:40PM

For more information on the Bullies "2003 Bring on the Warmth Coat Drive", contact Dan Weiss at (609) 348-7809. For more information on South Jersey's only professional hockey team, visit www.boardwalkbullies.com.



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