Falcons Remain Busy in the Community
December 28, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons are pleased to announce the following ongoing and upcoming community events:
FALCONS TOY COLLECTION brought to you by Kraft Foods â December 30 & January 1 â Fans are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the game and receive a discount coupon for the Wednesday, February 23 game vs. Norfolk at 7:05 p.m. â Toys will be distributed to the Baystate Medical Center's Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospitals in February.
"A Touch of Class" Cocktail Event sponsored by The Delaney House â The Springfield Falcons and The Delaney House in Holyoke have teamed up for a very special "Dress to the Nines" event on Wednesday, January 26th from 5:30-8 p.m.. Falcon players will be on hand as your hosts. The event will involve player auctions. Tickets are $25.00 each and are on sale now at 413-739-3344, on-line at cappleton@falconsahl.com or Falcons Home Game through Jan. 15. Proceeds to benefit Springfield Falcons Charities, Inc. The perfect Holiday gift for the ultimate Falcons fan. Items up for bid include:
Bowling with Players @ AMF Chicopee & Spfld Golf with a Player
Paintball with Players (includes lunch) at Player brings your lunch to work
Madman's Realm @ Agawam Paintball Practice with Coaching Staff
Go-Kart Racing with Players (includes lunch) at General Manager for the Day
Pinnacle Raceway, Chicopee Falcons Memorabilia Package
Take the Captain to School Dinner and Billiards with Players
Personal Training Session at Falcons facility Player Personality Baskets
Six Flags Adventures with Players Limo Ride and Tickets to Falcons Away Game
CAPTAIN'S KIDS â Captain #18 Shane Willis CAPTAIN'S KIDS ticket donation program will continue with the Dec. 30th game. Willis will be donating 10 tickets to every home game for the remainder of the season to a children's related organization from Western MA, Northern CT, and Southern VT. If you know of a childrens' related organization that might be interested in tickets, please contact Carole Appleton at (413) 739-3344. Westfield Boys & Girls Club will be participating Dec. 30th.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
FRIENDLY'S FAMILY FUN NIGHTS BEGIN TONIGHT - Family Fun Nights at Friendly's are BACK!!! Check out the Falcons website for dates and times. A portion of each visit's sales will benefit Springfield Falcons Charities, Inc. Other Dates and locations:
MON., DEC. 27 6-8 P.M. 1811 Boston Rd., Springfield - RESCHEDULED
MON., JAN. 3 6-8 P.M. 529 Memorial Drive, Chicopee #24 Holmqvist & #30 Eklund
MON., JAN. 17 6-8 P.M. 1094 Riverdale Rd., W. Spfld #22 Chapman & #12 Craig
MON., JAN. 31 6-8 P.M. 94 Elm St., Enfield, CT
MON., FEB. 7 6-8 P.M. 1811 Boston Rd., Springfield
MON., FEB. 21 6-8 P.M. Southampton Road, Westfield
MON., MAR. 7 6-8 P.M. 65 Sumner Ave., Springfield
MON., MAR. 28 6-8 P.M. 1094 Riverdale Rd., Springfield
GIVE BLOOD, LOVE HOCKEY - The Falcons have partnered with the American Red Cross Blood Services in their 3rd Annual Blood Drive with the Falcons on February 10, 2005 from 12-7 p.m. at the American Red Cross Donor Center, 3500 Main Street, Springfield. Each presenting donor will receive a pair of Falcons tickets to the Wednesday, February 23, 2005 game v. Norfolk Admirals. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to book your appointment today! Together we can save a life! (Information from previous releases has changed)
TEDDY BEAR TOSS brought to you by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas â Saturday, March 19 game vs. Hartford â Bring a new Teddy Bear to the game and toss onto the ice for great prizes. All teddy bears will be donated to local Fire & Police Departments and EMS Units.
***All events and players are subject to change without notice. Please log on to www.falconsahl.com for more information.
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