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Gems Announce Jerry "The King" Lawler Promotion

December 6, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, OH- The Dayton Gems announced today that their game against the Evansville IceMen on Friday, February 25th at 7:30 p.m. will be known as Jerry "The King" Lawler theme night. The notorious wrestler from the 1980's and 90's will be in attendance at the game to sign autographs, be a part of a special meet and greet with a few select lucky fans and drop the ceremonial puck prior to the game. Lawler is currently a commentator for the WWE Monday Night RAW show that airs on the USA Network every Monday at 9:00 p.m.

The Gems will wear specially made Jerry Lawler themed jerseys for the game and the jerseys will be auctioned off after the game is over. Winning bidders will receive the jerseys that night. The jerseys will be autographed by both the player of the jersey and Lawler and the winning bidder will have their picture taken with both the player and Lawler as well. Jerry Lawler will also be wearing his own hockey jersey throughout the night and this too will be available during the jersey auction. He will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans for $5.00 a person from 6:30-7:15 p.m. as well as at certain times throughout the game.

A Jerry Lawler VIP Package will also be for sale, but only limited quantities of these packages are available to purchase prior to the game on February 25th. The price of the package is $75.00 and includes two tickets to the game, two official game pucks signed by Jerry Lawler himself, an autographed Jerry Lawler Autobiography, free parking and a private meet and greet with Jerry Lawler prior to the Gems game against the IceMen that night. For more information about the Jerry Lawler promotional night, log onto www.daytongems.com/lawler.

Individual game tickets are available for purchase in advance. For more information call the Gems offices at 937-275-7777 or log onto our website at www.daytongems.com . You can also catch us on facebook at facebook.com/daytongems. The Gems return home to Hara Arena Thursday night (December 9th) to take on the Rapid City Rush at 7:00 p.m. Thursday's game will be another Thirsty Thursday, meaning there will be $1.00 Bud Light Drafts on sale throughout the arena at the concession stands (with proof of legal ID). The U.S. Marines will be there as well to collect Toys for Tots and Santa Clause will make an appearance for the kids. The Kettering Medical Center is proud to be the official title sponsor of the Gems for the 2010-11 season.

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