DCU to Host Sharks Street Brigade on Saturday

March 20, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced that the Worcester Sharks will hold a Sharks Street Brigade presented by DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) at the branch on 225 Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA. The Sharks Street Brigade will take place during two sessions on Saturday, March 22 from 11a.m.-12p.m and 1-2p.m. Sharks defenseman Patrick Traverse will be in attendance to interact with participating children.

The Sharks Street Brigade is an interactive, mobile street hockey experience geared toward elementary school-aged children in order to generate an interest in hockey and make it more accessible to local youth.

Children can enjoy the mobile rink which consists of one-foot-high light foam boards and allows them to play street hockey in a designated area like a parking lot, blacktop or gymnasium floor free of charge. All that is needed to participate is sneakers and a positive attitude; the Sharks will provide nets, sticks, balls and necessary equipment for goalies.

The Sharks Street Brigade staff will provide professional basic instruction and conduct drills and short scrimmages, or simply provide an hour of fun for anyone involved. The scrimmages will be refereed by everyone's favorite mascot, FINZ!!

"This is a fantastic way to get the Worcester Sharks organization more involved with children in the community," said Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr. "It is the Sharks priority to get more kids involved in hockey and this is a great tool to do that."

As a gift, DCU will give all children the initial $5 deposit in order to open up a Looney TunesTM Kids Club account.

The Sharks play game three of a four-game home stand on Friday evening when they rematch with Bridgeport followed by a Saturday night date with Albany. Saturday is Guns N' Hoses Night as the Worcester police department will face the fire department prior to the Sharks game. Fans can explore fire engines and police vehicles in the plaza. It is also FINZ's birthday party celebration! Both games are scheduled to begin at 7:05pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, log on to sharksahl.com or call the Sharks offices at 508-929-0500.

For more information on ticket packages and promotions, or to purchase tickets, call the Sharks offices at 508-929-0500 or check out the new www.sharksahl.com.



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