Calgary Hitmen To Celebrate Wendy's Ryan Getzlaf Bobblehead Night
January 23, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club will pay tribute to a Hitmen great on Sunday when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings.
The first 2,000 fans entering the West Entrance to the Pengrowth Saddledome will receive coupon to be redeemed at any Wendy's Restaurant in Calgary for a free Bobblehead, of current Anaheim Duck, Ryan Getzlaf.
Getzlaf is sporting his #15 Hitmen jersey where he starred with Calgary for four seasons (2001/02 to 2004/04) playing in 233 regular season games. During that time he notched 95 goals and 120 assists for a total of 215 points. Getzlaf was taken in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks.
"Wendy's Restaurants is pleased to return for a fifth consecutive year as sponsor of the Bobblehead Night," says Michele Liang, Field Marketing Manager for Wendy's Restaurants.
"We're excited for the many families and kids who enjoy the sport of hockey who can collect this keepsake of a Hitmen hockey great."
This season in Anaheim Getzlaf has played in 49 games, collecting 57 points and earning his first berth in the NHL All-Star Game.
Sunday's game against Brandon is a 5 p.m. start. Fans can also purchase a Ryan Getzlaf Bobblehead at the game from any Saddledome FanAttic for $14.99 plus G.S.T.
For tickets call Ticketmaster at 777-0000.
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