Falcons Raise $7,000 for American Heart Association at Pucks and Pasta Dinner
February 24, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons are proud to announce that the Inaugural Pucks and Pasta Dinner, held at Pardini's on Thursday, February 22, was a big success, grossing almost $9,000 in auction and donation revenue, allowing the Falcons to make a $7,000.00 donation to the American Heart Association.
A special thanks to Community Medical Center for sponsoring the event. More than 180 Falcons fans participated in the event which featured free Red "Pucks and Pasta" Pucks, a silent auction, a tasty Pardini's pasta dinner served up by the Falcons, and a live Apron Auction featuring the entire Fresno Falcons roster. The Post Dinner Apron Auction was very successful with several of the Falcons aprons bringing in bids of more than $500 each. An on-ice check presentation will be scheduled with the American Heart Association for one of the upcoming home games.
Fresno is back in action tomorrow, traveling to Long Beach for a 5:00 p.m. face-off against the Ice Dogs. Catch all of the action on 1550 and 96.1 Sporting News Radio starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show at 4:45.
The Falcons open a four-game home stand on Tuesday, February 27, hosting the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00 p.m. on Two for Tuesday, presented by Carl's Jr., KMPH Fox 26, and KRZR 103.7 FM. Stop by any local Carl's Jr. location to pick up a voucher allowing you to purchase one ticket at regular price and get a second ticket free. It's also the inaugural Melt the Ice Bikini Contest presented by Hooters. Ten Hooters girls will be participating in a bikini contest for the opportunity to win cash prizes.
Tickets for all Falcons home games can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, by phone at (559) 485-8497, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com, or at any TicketMaster outlet. All Falcons' games air on 1550 and 96.1 Sporting News Radio starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face off.
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