"Chip" proclaimed official name of PrairieThunder mascot
Published on October 5, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Bloomington PrairieThunder News Release
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Megan Fish, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Chiddix Junior High School, won the Pantagraph-sponsored Name the Mascot Contest to give the Bloomington PrairieThunder hockey team's mascot a name! Her winning entry was chosen and "Chip" is now the official name of the team's fury, jersey-wearing mascot.
Fish, the daughter of Terry and Jill Fish, was the first of 12 individuals to submit the name Chip. The next most popular entry was "Boomer" which had seven submissions. Each of the 200 children, ages 12 and under, who sent in a valid name submission will receive a certificate redeemable for a free ticket to a Sunday-Thursday PrairieThunder hockey game at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Chip the Buffalo made his first public appearance at the Open House and Public Scrimmage held by the PrairieThunder on Wednesday. At the scrimmage he took pictures with kids, mingled with fans and led cheers in the stands during the scrimmage. Chip will be present at all PrairieThunder home games.
The PrairieThunder opens its season with exhibition action on the road against the Muskegon Fury on Saturday, October 7. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. at the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Mich.
The Bloomington team kicks off its inaugural season at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Saturday, October 14 when the Fort Wayne Komets visit for a 7:05 p.m. match-up. Tickets for the season opener are still available by contacting the Coliseum box office at 309-434-2678 or toll free at 1-866-891-9992. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting www.prairiethunderhockey.com. Season ticket packages for 2006-07 are also still available by contacting Jennifer at 434-2692 or Patrick at 434-2664.
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