Gabriel Soto Salvation Army food drive underway
November 22, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs have some exciting community initiatives planned in the coming weeks and are also running a number of ongoing and upcoming promotions.
HAMILTON BULLDOGS SALVATION ARMY FOOD DRIVE
Fans who bring a non-perishable food item to home games will receive a voucher valid for $5.00 off Adult Tickets and $3.00 off Child Tickets purchased for the holiday games*. The Food Drive began last night on Tuesday, November 21st, and will run until Friday, December 22nd.
Volunteers of the Salvation Army will have collection boxes in the main entrance of Copps Coliseum. The Hamilton Bulldogs Organization has been involved in community food drives for a number of years and are excited about the prospect of lending a hand to the community once again. Please help stock food bank shelves in time for the holiday season.
*Holiday Games
- December 22nd vs. Albany
- December 27th vs. Manitoba
- December 29th vs. Toronto
- January 3rd vs. Iowa
- January 5th vs. Iowa
- January 6th vs. Rochester
YOUTH FUND FANTASY DRAFT 2006
New and improved, this year's Fantasy Draft is taking place November 23rd. The draft will operate in a fantasy sports format; essentially your success is dependent upon the success of the player you draft! Standings will be updated weekly on the Hamilton Bulldogs website under the Youth Fund link.
Participation in the draft includes:
- 2 invitations to the Fantasy Draft Event, along with the 2 complimentary game tickets
- Personal Photo Opportunity with your Drafted Player
- Company Name and Logo (with link) at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com
- In-game Company Recognition with Player Head Shot on the Jumbo-Tron
- Your player's Game-Worn Jersey
- Winner of the competition receives the Grand Prize: A trip for two on Via Rail to see the Montreal Canadiens 07-08 season Home Opener (accommodations included)
- This is a package valued at $3,500 but is being offered to you at only $950.00 (plus GST)!
- Please contact Beth dela Rosa at beth.delarosa@hamitltonbulldogs.com for more information or to confirm your company's participation in the event.
BRUISER PLUSH DOLLS
They're in! New Bruiser dolls are available at all Bulldogs Home games at the Youth Fund tent located behind section 115. Dolls are $12.00, with net proceeds in support of the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Build your own Rink
Do you think you can build the best backyard rink? The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club is pleased to announce a 'Build the Best Backyard Rink' contest sponsored by Home Depot. Further details will be announced at the game on Saturday November 25th when the Bulldogs take on the Rochester Americans. Don't miss a chance to prove that you're the 'Dogs fan with the best backyard rink!
Stuffed Animal Toss
The annual Hamilton Bulldogs Stuffed Animal Toss will take place on Friday December 8th when the Bulldogs take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals to the game and toss them on the ice after the Bulldogs first goal. All stuffed animals will be donated to local not-for-profit groups in the Hamilton area and will be distributed to families in need for Christmas.
BRUISER IN THE COMMUNITY
The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club attended over 600 events last year lending support and adding excitement to a variety of fundraisers, grand openings, fairs and schools and we want to top that during our 11th season!
To book Bruiser for your next community event or charity fundraiser, please contact Wes Gordon, Community Appearance Coordinator, at 905-546-8175 or via email to wes.gordon@hamiltonbulldogs.com.
BULLDOGS ON THE RADIO
On Thursday, November 23rd from 8:00-8:30 a.m., forwards Duncan Milroy and Zack Stortini both return to the Y108 FM studios! Duncan fresh off his first career AHL hat trick and Zack who just returned to Hamilton after a brief stint with the Edmonton Oilers will join the Chris and Jodi Morning show to talk hockey, music, and anything else that pops up. Don't miss Duncan and Zack on Hamilton's ONLY rock station, Y108 FM!
Derek Wills joins Jason Farr on 820 CHAM 'The Legend' at 7:55 a.m. on Friday November 24th. Derek will review the past week, which saw the 'Dogs go 1-2-0-0 in three one-goal games and he will tee-up this weekend's match-ups against the Rochester Americans and the Milwaukee Admirals.
BULLDOGS FAMILY PACKS
The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club would love to have you and your friends and family attend one of our games. Check out our monthly offers for one of the best deals going!
November Games:
- 4 Tickets
- 2 mini sticks
- 2 team pictures
December Games:
- 4 Tickets
- 2 Bulldogs Promo T-Shirts
- 2 Autographed Corey Locke Pictures
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