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Gems Announce Kids Eat Free & Ministick Giveaway Night

February 29, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, OH - The Dayton Gems professional hockey team, a proud member of the "AA" Central Hockey League, released details on their upcoming "Kids Eat Free" night on March 10 when the Gems host the Bloomington Blaze on Cassano's Italian Ice inside the historic Hara Arena.

Presented by Kaplan College, Kids Eat Free night features a bevy of giveaways, events and appearances geared towards the 12 and under crowd. All kids 12 and under in attendance will receive a voucher for a free hotdog, kids sized popcorn and small soda.

Additionally, the first 1,000 kids 12 and under through the gates starting at 6pm will receive a limited edition Dayton Gems miniature hockey stick.

Making a stop at Hara Arena on March 10 will be characters featured on Cartoon Network through Time Warner Cable, and include Scooby-Doo, Tom & Jerry and Ben 10. The Characters will be on hand throughout the evening to meet and greet fans of all ages.

Gems mascot Blade will also be available to take photos with fans at the Kaplan College concourse booth from 6 to 6:30pm, located near the main lobby.

About Cartoon Network characters: Scooby-Doo is the Great Dane who solves mysteries through crazy antics and missteps. Ben 10 is a boy who acquires an alien device called the Omnitrix attached to his wrist that allows him to turn into alien creatures. Tom and Jerry is centered on a never-ending rivalry between a cat (Tom) and a mouse (Jerry) whose chases and battles are legendary.

About Kaplan College: Kaplan College is an institution of higher education dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate curriculum with professional skill development, empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals.

Tickets to the Gems March 10 game against Bloomington are on sale now at the Hara Arena box office, Ticketmaster, and by calling the Gems ticket office at 275-7777. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. Visitwww.DaytonGems.com for more information.

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