Falcons Raise Over $17,000 For Girl Scouts At The Rink
April 11, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons announced today that the team raised $17,451 during its second annual Girl Scouts at the Rink on Saturday, March 29.
Throughout the 2007- 2008 season, the Falcons wore special shooter jerseys during pre-game warm-ups at all home games, and during the March 29 home game against Idaho, which featured the Girl Scouts logo. These jerseys were auctioned off following the game, with proceeds benefitting the Girl Scouts.
The Falcons also teamed up with Girl Scouts Golden Valley Council to celebrate the conclusion of cookie sales. All of the Girl Scouts in attendance were given the opportunity to purchase tickets for either $15 or $25. All Girl Scouts attendance received a limited edition Girl Scouts at the Rink patch, and during the game, Girl Scouts celebrated on ice with a parade during the first intermission.
"The Fresno Falcons were honored to work with the Girl Scouts Golden Valley Council," Falcons CEO John Tull said. "The Girl Scouts have always been proud supporters of Falcons, and the Falcons are pleased to continue our relationship with them."
Fresno opens the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 13, hosting the Utah Grizzlies at 5:00 p.m. Game two of the series is also at Save Mart Center on Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Playoff ticket packages for the 2008 Kelly Cup Playoffs can be purchased by calling the Falcons office at (559) 485-7825. Individual game tickets for games one and two of the Falcons' series against Utah will go on sale on Monday, April 8 at the Save Mart Center Box Office, and through TicketMaster, by calling (559) 485-TIXS, or by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com.
All Falcons playoff games will air live on 790 ESPN Radio, The Deuce, starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to game time.
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