Fighting Falcons to Host Red Wings Legend Tomas Holmstrom
February 4, 2014 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Port Huron Fighting Falcons News Release
PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Fighting Falcons, proud members of the North American Hockey League, are pleased to announce that Detroit Red Wings legend and four-time Stanley Cup champion Tomas Holmstrom will sign autographs at the Saturday, February 15 game between the Fighting Falcons and the Springfield Jr. Blues.
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Each ticket holder at the game can get one autograph for free. Fans are encouraged to bring their own memorabilia or purchase a photo at the game for the signing. Season ticket holders and sponsors are invited to come early for hors d'oeuvres from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by an exclusive autograph session from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Holmstrom will sign autographs for all fans from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with a short break to drop the ceremonial first puck at 7 p.m.
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"We're extremely excited to be able to bring Tomas Holmstrom here to downtown Port Huron," said Mike Reed, Fighting Falcons Director of Operations. "Bringing in a Red Wings legend is something is something that hasn't been done here for a few years, and something we hope our fans will enjoy.
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Holmstrom played his entire 15-year NHL career with the Red Wings, amassing 530 points on 243 goals and 287 assists in 1,026 games. Holmstrom was a part of all four of Detroit's Stanley Cup championship teams of the modern era in 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008.The Pitea, Sweden native also won a gold medal at the 2006 Olympics.
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"Homer" retired after the 2011-12 season as one of just six players in Red Wings history to have played in over 1,000 games, and he was the last player from Detroit's back-to-back championships in 1997 and 1998 to hang up his skates. Holmstrom is fourth in Red Wings franchise history in playoff games (180) and 13th in points (530).
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On New Year's Eve, Holmstrom's shootout goal gave the Red Wings a 6-5 win and a sweep of the two-game Alumni Showdown between Detroit and Toronto.
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WSAQ 107.1 FM will host a live remote broadcast from McMorran Arena leading up to the game. Any businesses interested in taking part in the live broadcast should contact Sales Manager Jim Williams at (586) 764-4357.
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Tickets to any Fighting Falcons home game are available at the McMorran Arena Box Office, starting at just $7 for seniors, students and military. For more information, call the team's front office at (810) 966-3800.
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