Event Filled Holidays for Dayton Gems

Published on December 23, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


DAYTON, OH - The Dayton Gems have four home games from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, giving fans ample opportunities to bring their out-of-town friends and family to see the Gems in action.

On top of all the great action on the ice, the Gems also have special events scheduled for each game. This is a great chance for fans to interact with their favorite Gems players and be closer to the action than ever before.

Sunday, Dec. 26.

Bad Gift Exchange - Didn't get the exact gift you wanted for Christmas Bring it to the Gems game and exchange it with a fan in a similar situation.

Fans are invited to bring any unwanted gifts to the Dayton Gems game against Fort Wayne on December 26 at 5 p.m. and exchange it for a gift a fellow fan brought with them. A "Bad Gift Exchange" trading table will be set-up in the main concourse for fans to pick-up and drop-off their gifts

Post game Skate and Autographs - In addition to the "Bad Gift Exchange," fans can also join Gems players out on the ice for a post game skate and autograph session.

Fans can go out on the ice and skate - or just walk - alongside their favorite Gems players. While the players are out on the ice, fans can also ask players for autographs. It will be an evening the entire family can enjoy.

(Fans must bring their own skates. Skate rentals will not be available.)

Tuesday, Dec. 28.

Trading Card Give Away - This will be the second of four trading card giveaway nights. Each of the first 1,000 fans through the door will receive a free pack of trading cards featuring Dayton Gems players.

After the game, Gems players Tom Boudreau, Corey Couturier, Paul Ferraro, Greg Labenski and Nathan Schwartzbauer will be signing autographs.

Friday, Dec. 31.

Dayton's Biggest Family New Year's Eve Party - There's still time for fans to order the Dayton Gems New Year's Eve Party Pack. For just $50 fans will receive four tickets to the game on Dec. 31, a free parking pass and voucher for 50 free wings at Buffalo Wild Wings that is good through the end of January.

Fans need to order Party Packs in advance of game night by calling 937-275-7777.

Saturday, Jan. 1: Don't have a New Year's resolution yet Try this one: "Make your New Year's resolution to spend more time with your family at a Gems game."

To highlight the night, local hero Angel Pierce will be our special guest and will conduct the ceremonial puck drop.

Pierce made national headlines this month for assisting Dayton Police Officer Jonathan Seiter when a routine traffic stop went array.

Officer Seiter was struggling with a motorist who tried to grab Seiter's firearm and Taser after being pulled over. Pierce saw the struggle as she was passing by in her car and pulled over to assist Seiter until backup arrived.

Seiter has since called Pierce his "guardian angel."

Pierce has appeared on Good Morning America and WHIO-TV to talk about the events that took place. She has also had countless articles written about her since her heroic act on Sunday, Dec. 12.

Tickets are now available for all Gems games by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Group Ticket rates start at just $8! Dayton Gems Pro Hockey...We Believe in the Unbelievable!"

The Kettering Medical Center is proud to be the official title sponsor of the Gems for the 2010-11 season.

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