Fans Asked to Support 'Buffy's Christmas'
December 18, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, Miss. â The Mississippi Sea Wolves âChristmas Cheerleader' this season is defenseman Derrick Byfuglien (BUFF-len) and the promotion is called âBuffy's Christmas'.
The Sea Wolves organization would greatly appreciate if fans would bring an unwrapped gift, to any of the three home games this weekend. Byfuglien will distribute the gifts to children at area hospitals on Christmas day.
"I want to be able to help lift the spirits of the children in hospitals around the area at Christmas," said Byfuglien. "If I was in the hospital, I would hope someone would help brighten my Christmas day."
Mississippi completes a four-game road trip tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at Arkansas. Listen live to Sea Wolves play-by-play hockey action on Q 92.5 FM or across the internet at MsSeaWolves.com, by clicking on âListen Live'.
The Sea Wolves return home for three games in three nights starting Friday at 7:35 p.m. against the Louisiana IceGators. On Saturday, Mississippi entertains intrastate rival Jackson at 7:35 p.m. Then Sunday, the Sea Wolves host Arkansas at 5:05 p.m. at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
Group discounts are available by calling the Sea Wolves hockey office at 228-275-WOLF (9653).
Individual game tickets for the Sea Wolves are available at all TicketMaster locations, the Coliseum box office and by calling 228-594-3707.
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