Former Capital Dennis Maruk to Headline Hockey Day
Published on April 8, 2015 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
FREDERICK, Md. -The Frederick Keys are excited to announce that former Washington Capitals center, Dennis Maruk, will make an appearance at the Keys "Hockey Day" this Saturday, April 11. Gates open at 1 p.m. and first pitch is at 2 o'clock, when the Keys entertain the Winston-Salem Dash. Maruk will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs. There will also be a pre-game magnet schedule giveaway sponsored by Precision Heating and Cooling.
Maruk, 59, played for the Capitals from 1978-1983. One of the NHL's top scorers during his time in the nation's capital, the Canadian fared best during the 1980-81 season. In 81 games he scored 60 goals and racked up 76 assists for a total of 136 points. His assist and point totals from that year remain Capitals' records for a single season, while he became the first Caps player to score 100 points in a season. During the 1982-83 campaign, he played a pivotal role in leading Washington to its first playoff appearance.
Hockey Day highlights an exciting first weekend of promotions at Nymeo Field. Friday features the first post-game fireworks show of the season following the Keys 7:00 p.m. game, presented by Magic Mountain Chimney Sweeps. On Sunday, there will be a Junior Keys Club Kickoff Picnic at 1p.m., while it is the first Keys for Reading Weekend of the year. Students from Frederick, Carroll, Loudon and Clark counties are invited to attend, and can exchange their signed bookmark for a ticket to that days' game.
To pick up your tickets for Hockey Day, fans can call the Keys Box Office at 301-815-9939 or visit frederickkeys.com. The Keys kickoff their 2015 campaign against the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday, April 9 at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. and gates open one hour prior.
The Frederick Keys are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play their home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. For more information about the Frederick Keys please contact Geoff Arnold by phone at (301)-815-9915 or by emailing at GArnold@FrederickKeys.com.
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