EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Fisher Cats Awarded 2011 Northeast Delta Dental EL All-Star Game

Published on June 17, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Manchester, NH- The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are proud to announce that the team and the city of Manchester, NH, will host the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game on July 12-13, 2011. Team owner Art Solomonand Northeast Delta Dental President/CEO Tom Raffiomade the announcement on the field during tonight's Fisher Cats/Akron Aeros game at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, marking the second time in four years that the EL's mid-summer classic comes to the Queen City. The Fisher Cats also hosted the 2008Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game.

"It is an honor to be the destination for this prestigious event featuring the very best prospects in the Eastern League," said Solomon. "It is a testament to the fine performance put on by the city, the front office and the fans in 2008 that the league has bestowed this honor upon us once again, and we look forward to creating more memories for everyone involved next July."

Festivities for the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game begin with the HR ConceptsTotal Access Block Party atVeterans Park in downtown Manchester, NH, on Tuesday, July 12. The event, which runs from 6:00pm-10:00pm, includes live entertainment and interactive games for fans, and admission is free to the general public.

"We are excited to work with our great partners in the city and business community to showcase Manchester," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager RickBrenner. "Through the combined efforts of so many people we were able to put together a great event in 2008, and we look forward to the challenge of putting on an even better show next summer."

"We are excited about bringing the Eastern League's 2011 mid-season classic to Manchester," said Eastern League President Joe McEacharn. "This is our opportunity to show off our stars and Manchester is certainly a star in the Eastern League. The community has embraced the Fisher Cats and we certainly return the fans' enthusiasm."

"Northeast Delta Dental has a strong ongoing partnership with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats because they help us communicate the importance of oral health to the baseball fans who attend games," said Raffio. "We're thrilled that the All-Star Game will return to New Hampshire, and the large audience it draws will benefit Greater Manchester."

"We are proud that our fine city is the site for the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game," said Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas. "It says a lot about the showing put on by Manchester and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in 2008 that the league would bring its top players and executives back for what we know will be another tremendous two-day event that will put Manchester front and center once again next summer."

"To host the 2011 All-Star Game again, having just hosted the event in 2008, means others across the Eastern League are finding out what we knew all along - the New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a tremendous organization with great fans, in a wonderful host city and state," said New Hampshire Governor John Lynch. "We are all proud that the Fisher Cats, the city of Manchester and the state of New Hampshire have again been honored to host the All-Star Game and I look forward to another great two-day event next summer."

"HR Concepts, a Total Access Card company, is proud to sponsor the 2011 Eastern League All-Star Game Block Party," said HR Concepts CEO/President Peter H. Jennings. "When asked by the team to sponsor the block party, it was an honor and our pleasure. Providing total access to the players is our way of giving something back to the great city of Manchester and all the Fisher Cats' fans."

The official logo for the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star game was designed by locally-based wed-, an award-winning, full-service advertising agency based in Manchester, NH. For more information, visit www.wedu.com .

The 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game will feature the stars of the Eastern Division (Binghamton, New Britain, New Hampshire, Portland, Reading and Trenton) against the stars of the Western Division (Akron, Altoona, Bowie, Erie, Harrisburg and Richmond).

Each team is comprised of 24 players, with every Eastern League team being represented by at least one pitcher and one position player. The teams will be selected through a combination of fan balloting and selections from managers, media and team personnel.

Former Eastern League All Stars include:

* Aaron Hill -former Fisher Cat and current Toronto Blue Jays second baseman * Adam Lind - former Fisher Cat and current Toronto Blue Jays outfielder * Travis Snider -former Fisher Cat and current Toronto Blue Jays outfielder * Ryan Howard- Philadelphia Phillies first baseman and 2006 National League MVP * Hanley Ramirez- Florida Marlins shortstop and 2009 National League Batting Champion * Jonathan Papelbon - Boston Red Sox closer * Vladimir Guerrero- Texas Rangers Designated Hitter * Nomar Garciaparra - Former Boston Red Sox shortstop

Tickets for the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game will be going on sale on an August date to be determined in conjunction with the on-sale date for 2011 Fisher Cats Season Tickets. Fisher Cats 2011 Full-Season Ticket Holders will be given the first opportunity to purchase All-Star Game tickets.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game, or the HR Concepts Total Access Block Party, call the Fisher Cats at (603) 641-2005 or email info@nhfishercats.com [mailto:info@nhfishercats.com]. To keep updated on future announcements regarding the event, visit www.nhfishercats.com .

The Eastern League has also made a decision about the host team for the 2012 game. Final details are still being coordinated with the host city. An official announcement will be forthcoming.

The Fisher Cats open a three-game series against the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers on Friday night at 7:05pm. Friday night is Scout Night Sleepover Nightat Merchantsauto.com Stadium. For tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call 603-641-2005.

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