Falcons Win Fifth Straight

March 12, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release


Fresno, CA...The Kelly Cup Playoff bound Fresno Falcons, one of the hottest teams in the ECHL, beat the Idaho Steelheads 6-4 Tuesday night at the Save Mart Center. The Falcons have won five in a row and improve their record to 35-15-8. The Falcons clinched a playoff spot last week and are currently battling for home ice advantage. The Falcons battle long time rival and National Conference foe the Alaska Aces tonight at the Save Mart Center at 7:05. Tonight is Ladies Night. All ladies may purchase select tickets for only $ 7 and enter the drawing to be named one of the ten Army Strong Pushup Challenge Personal Trainers. Ten U.S. Army Soldiers will participate in the Fresno Falcons Army Strong Pushup Challenge on the ice during the First Intermission. Ten lucky ladies will be chosen as personal trainers for the soldiers and serve as the official counters of their pushups. All fans 17-42 are eligible to take the Fresno Falcons Army Strong Pushup Challenge. How many pushups can you do in sixty seconds? Enter the "Challenge" and win prizes. www.fresnofalcons.com.

The Falcons also welcome U.S. Army Hero Sgt. Tommy Rieman to Wednesday's Game. Sgt. Rieman will be honored as the Beazer Homes Hometown Hero of the Game. Sgt. Rieman is a decorated combat soldier who now travels around the country giving speeches and promoting America's Army game.

"Launched in July 2002 the America's Army game, which is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB, has become one of the most popular computer games in the world. America's Army has penetrated contemporary culture and is one of the most recognizable game brands as a result of its unique inside perspective of the U.S. Army and its exciting gameplay." http://www.americasarmy.com/about/

Sgt. Tommy Rieman,one of America's Army Real Heroes, is in Fresno promoting the America's Army Gaming tournament taking place Friday and Saturday at Fresno City College. For more information contact Rich Beckett, Chief, Advertising & Public Affairs, U.S. Army Fresno Recruiting Battalion (559) 998-4360.

An excerpt from Sgt Rieman's bio is available below. Falcons tickets are on sale at the Save Mart Center and Ticketmaster. For more information call the Falcons at 559-485-PUCK!



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