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Generals and Mr. Brown\'s Backyard Bar & Grill raise $1040 for charity

March 29, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League in conjunction with Mr. Brown's Backyard Bar & Grill are pleased to announce the "Tip the Generals" night on Thursday, March 24, 2005 raised $1,040.00 for the Whaley's Children Center, the charity of choice of Mr. Brown's Backyard Bar & Grill.

The Generals served as celebrity waiters, hosts and bartenders last Thursday night. There were raffles for prizes throughout the two-hour fundraiser with all monies collected being donated to the Whaley's Children Center. There will be a check presentation to the Whaley's Children Center on behalf of Mr. Browns Backyard Bar & Grill and the Flint Generals prior to the start of the game against Adirondack on Saturday, April 2, 2005.

"Mr. Brown's Backyard Bar and Grill, their owner Mr. Steve Brown along with special events coordinator, Ms. Mona Murphy put forth a great fundraiser last Thursday night," said Vice President & Head Coach of the Generals, Robbie S. Nichols. "We are proud to be associated with the Brown Family in this very special fundraising effort."

"The Flint Generals would like to thank the Brown family and their entire staff for everything they have done for us this season," continued Nichols. Their restaurants have served as our training camp sponsor to provide meals for the players and have bent over backwards to accommodate us throughout the year. We are happy and proud to represent their business and look forward to a friendly working relationship with the Brown family for many years to come."

Mr. Brown's Backyard Bar & Grill is located at G-3022 S. Linden Rd. at the corner of Lennon Rd in Flint. Mr. Brown's Family Restaurant is located at G-4031 Richfield Rd. east of Center Rd. in Flint. For special catering, please call Creative Catering and ask for Mona Murphy at (810) 736-0404.

The Generals return home to host the Adirondack Frostbite on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Perani's Arena beginning at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are on sale at any TicketMaster location for $13.00, $11.00 & $9.00 with student and senior citizens tickets discounted $2.00 off regular prices. For purchases, please call (810) 744-0580. For more details, contact the Flint Generals at (810) 742-9422.



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