Cingular Wireless Presents Phlex's Seventh Birthday
March 25, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
Phlex will be celebrating his seventh birthday this Sunday, March 30 and many of his mascot friends will be joining him for a giant broomball game during the second intermission. Everyone in attendance will receive a rally towel courtesy of Cingular Wireless and be sure to check out the popular Philadelphia Zoo's "Zoo on Wheels" display on the concourse.
SECOND JERSEY AUCTION RAISES $21,740
The Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation, raised $21,740 on Sunday in the second jersey auction of the season. As part of Tribute to Philly Hockey Night, the Phantoms wore replicas jerseys of the old Philadelphia Firebirds (1974-77 NAHL,1977-79 AHL) during their 5-4 overtime win over the Hartford Wolf Pack before auctioning them off in Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant.
For the first time, right wing Kirby Law's jersey received the highest bid at $1,300. Defensemen Dennis Seidenberg and Brad Tiley's jerseys came in second and third with $1,250 and $1,200, respectively.
The proceeds from the auction and all fund-raising efforts this season are going to the National Adoption Center. The NAC is a private, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia that has found families for more than 19,000 children across the United States.
During the first jersey auction of the season, the Phantoms Wives raised $19,000 on Dec. 20 when the team wore special red & green Holiday jerseys during its 4-2 win over the Hershey Bears. A total of $1,470 was also raised at the third annual player bachelor auction on Nov. 15. Fans placed bids at the Phantoms Wives table for the chance to go on a date with one of six single Phantoms players, as well as Mix 95.7 afternoon disc jockey Rick Stacy.
PHANTOMS RAISE $2,620 FOR "SLAP SHOT" STAR
The Phantoms held a silent auction on the concourse last Sunday to help raise money for Louise Arters, who played one of the Sparkle Twins (the blonde bombshell groupies) in the 1977 motion picture "Slap Shot." Arters was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1985 and is in need of a specially equipped van to get around.
Arters and her twin sister Janet were joined by Paul D'Amato and Mark Bousquet, who portrayed Syracuse Bulldogs players Tim "Dr. Hook" McCracken and Andre "Poodle" Lussier in the movie, in dropping the opening puck and signing autographs. The silent auction included autographed Phantoms and Flyers items, as well as Charlestown Chiefs t-shirts, jerseys, photos, posters and pucks. Additional "Slap Shot" items can still be found at http://groups.msn.com/FrozenPondAuctionItems/shoebox.msnw?Page=1 or to donate online, check out www.slapshot.20m.com.
HELPING THE TROOPS OVERSEAS
The Phantoms are asking their fans to help gather items for Phantoms Care packages for our troops overseas. A collection bin will be set up on the concourse through Friday, April 4 to collect new and unopened items like disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunscreen, lip balm, tissues, shampoo/conditioner, baby wipes, hand lotion, feminine products, global calling cards, disposable cameras, stationary and journals, shoe polish kits, playing cards, puzzle books, eye drops, shower gel and sewing kits.
CAREER FAIR SET FOR APRIL 2
On Wednesday, April 2, the Philadelphia Phantoms will host their second annual Sports and Entertainment Career Fair from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the First Union Spectrum. This event will provide a chance for the public to speak to people in the sports industry, submit resumes and find out about internships and full and part-time positions. The cost of the career fair is $12 in advance and $18 the day of the event. All attendees receive admission to that night's game at 7:05 p.m. against the Syracuse Crunch, as well a free one month membership to www.workinsports.com.
Representatives from such areas as Marketing, Ticket Sales, Sports Medicine, Sports Law, Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting, Finance, Player Personnel and Journalism will be on hand. Among the two dozen sports and entertainment organizations scheduled to have tables on the concourse are Comcast-Spectacor, the Flyers, 76ers, Eagles, Phillies, Charge, KiXX, Wings, New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Nets, Trenton Titans, Camden Riversharks, Bowie Baysox, Delmarva Shorebirds, Frederick Keys, Newark Bears, Temple, Villanova, Comcast SportsNet, Aramark and Feld Entertainment.
Career Fair attendees will be able to visit the tables from 1:30-4:45 p.m. before executives from Comcast-Spectacor will speak and take questions from 5:00-5:30. For more information, call 215-465-4522.
JOHNNY BRAVO APPEARING ON APRIL 4
The Cartoon Network's very own Johnny Bravo will be appearing at the Phantoms' game on Friday, April 4, courtesy of Comcast. Johnny Bravo will be greeting the public and taking pictures with fans who bring their own cameras. One lucky fan will win a Cartoon Network Prize Pack, while plenty of Cartoon Network t-shirts and gifts will be up for grabs throughout the game.
VOTE FOR FAN'S CHOICE AWARD
Log on to www.phantomshockey.com and click on the Fan's Choice Award link to place your vote for the 2002-03 player who best represents the Phantoms style of hockey. Balloting ends on Friday, April 4 at noon.
GREIG ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEEK
Captain Mark Greig will be this week's guest on "Rumble with the Phantoms," which airs every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. on WNJC (1360 AM). Hosted by Tom Shaw, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every week.
"INSIDE THE PHANTOMS" RETURNS APRIL 1
The Philadelphia Phantoms, WNJC 1360-AM, and South Jersey Sports On-Line (www.SJSports.com) are proud to announce the "Inside the Phantoms" show. Hosted by David Unkle of The Topcat Sports Show, Inside the Phantoms airs twice a month and features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways. The Topcat Sports Show airs Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Philadelphia's Renaissance Radio Station, WNJC 1360-AM. The next interview will take place on Tuesday, April 1.
FINAL CN8 BROADCAST SET FOR APRIL 5
CN8, the Comcast Network, will televise its final Phantoms game of the 2002-03 season on Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Hershey. The CN8 broadcast team features Tim Saunders, Orest Kindrachuk and Mick Moninghoff.
REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 4 TO WIN HARLEY DAVIDSON
Stop by the Harley Davidson motorcycle display on the concourse to register to win a Harley Davidson XLH883 Sportster. Registration ends on April 4 and the winner will be presented his/her new motorcycle on Fan Appreciation Night, Sunday, April 6.
LIVE BAND IN BULLIES EVERY FRIDAY
Stick around after every Friday home game to hear the Delaware Valley's best and brightest bands perform live inside Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant. Sound Advice will be the featured entertainment on Friday, April 4.
STUDENT TICKETS JUST $8 ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
College and high school students with valid student IDs can attend all Phantoms games on Wednesdays and Fridays this season for just $8.
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket prices for Phantoms home games are $18, $17 and $13 for adults, and $8 for children 14 and under. The team also offers group rates, Game Plans, attractive premium area seating, birthday party and youth hockey packages, and the popular Family Value Pack. Please call the Phantoms sales office at 215-465-4522 for information, or log on to www.phantomshockey.com.
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