Community Appearances Keep Scorpions Busy

January 14, 2008 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[ RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-As Scorpions return from their successful road trip, they will quickly immerse themselves throughout the community in the coming week. Fans in Central New Mexico will have plenty of chances to meet their favorite Scorps.

On Tuesday, January 15th, the Scorps visit Enchanted Hills Elementary School for a "School Day Rally." Dion's continues their partnership with the Scorpions by providing a fun filled afternoon at another local elementary school. The students will love the food and fun Stanley and the Scorpions will bring to Enchanted Hills Elementary.

Later that night, come to Chick-fil-A on Albuquerque's Westside to meet a host of Scorpions players and Stanley. Every Tuesday night is Chick-fil-A Family Night and on the 15th the Scorps will be special guests. In addition to the Scorps there will be more surprises in store from 6-7 p.m. Bring your family as Ross McCain, Mitch Stephens, Ray Ortiz and Kevin Harvey will be excited to interact with the kids.

The following day Jay Holladay and Stanley will visit Loma Colorado Library. Holladay will be reading to the kids on January 16th from 3-4 p.m. while Stanley listens to the story with all those in attendance.

New Mexico then returns home for a pair of weekend games starting on Friday, January 18th. When the Scorpions take the ice versus Odessa, they will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the American Cancer Society.

On Saturday, January 19th the Special Olympics will be recognized when the Scorpions host Wichita. The first 1,500 children inside the Santa Ana Star Center receive a Jr. Jersey courtesy of Peoples Mortgage. Prior to the game, the New Mexico Ice Holes will play the Media at 4 p.m. to benefit Special Olympics New Mexico. Fans holding a ticket for the Scorps game get in free to the Ice Holes charity game. During the game the U.S. Army will also present the area's High School Athlete of the Month award.

Take advantage of the Scorpions "All You Can Eat Weekend Special." Eat all the hot dogs, sodas, nachos and popcorn you want while sitting in a corner seat for only $20. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out how you can be a part of Real Hockey, Rio Entertainment. You don't want to miss your chance to watch the Scorpions drive toward the Ray Miron President's Cup.



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