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Flames Fever...it's spREDing

July 14, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Moline, IL- The Quad City Flames today unveiled the team's marketing slogan for the 2008-09 hockey season. "Flames Fever...it's spREDing!" will be used to promote the team throughout the year in promotional campaign and during community appearances.

"We feel that this slogan captures the excitement that the Flames organization is feeling in anticipation of the 2008-09 season," said Flames Chief Executive Officer Neil Bossola. "There is a contagious energy that is spreading amongst our fans and our organization, and we know that energy will spread throughout the community as we get closer to the season."

The organization will continue to spread excitement for the upcoming season with a pair of public appearances this week. On Wednesday, July 16th, Flames mascot, Firestorm, and his crew will be at the BMW Ultimate Drive to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The Flames will wrap up the week with a visit to the Genesis PSP Ballgame Classic on Friday afternoon.

The BMW Ultimate Drive is an event that involves test driving vehicles to raise money for Susan G. Komen. The Quad City branch of the event lasts from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Kimberly Imports in Davenport. For every mile driven as part of a BMW test drive, BMW will donate $1.00 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Firestorm will be on hand to kick off the event from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

The Genesis PSP Ballgame Classic is in its first year. This event features 3-on-3 basketball tournaments for people of all ages and abilities. The first ever Classic will be going on all weekend at LeClaire Park. The Flames will be a part of the first day of the celebration on Friday.

This weekend's appearances continue the Flames' busy summer schedule. The team has participated in the Senior Olympics, Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, Quad City Summerfest and KWQC's Red Cross Drive for Flood Victims. The Flames staff and mascot are available for appearances and speaking engagements throughout the summer of 2008. Players will be available for appearances upon their return to the Quad Cities in mid-September. Community leaders that would like to schedule an appearance at their event, can contact Michael Peterson at mpeterson@qcflames.com or via phone at (309) 764-7825.

Flames season tickets are available now. Visit qcflames.com for information on full season tickets and mini-plans. Call the Flames Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825 to purchase season tickets.



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