Generals announce \'Blades for Grades Program'

Published on November 26, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals, proud members of the IHL and Double A Affiliate the Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings announced today a new program to reward children for success at school.

The 'Blades for Grades Program' allows students who have excellent report cards to receive a coupon to attend a future Flint Generals home game with the purchase of an adult ticket. As part of this promotion Generals' players will be out delivering tickets to 17 schools across Genesee County. More tickets will be delivered to other schools in the coming weeks.

"This is a terrific way to get children excited about making good grades in school and reward them by attending a future Generals' game," said Head Coach Bobby Reynolds.

Hockey is back at Perani Arena and Event Center this Friday when the Flint Generals entertain the Kalamazoo Wings at 7:30 pm. It's the Generals Prom King and Queen Contest. Area high schools have been invited to bring their prom Kings and Queens to the game and a selection will be made that night as to who will win the first Generals Prom King and Queen.

Tickets for Friday's game are available at the Ticketmaster Box Office, charge by phone 744-0580 or on line at www.flintgenerals.com. Group tickets for 15 or more can be purchased by calling the Generals Corporate Office at 742-9422.

Prior to Friday's game, the Generals will celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7:30 pm in Fort Wayne against the Komets. Fans can tune into the game on Unforgettable 1470 WFNT and www.flintgenerals.com beginning with Countdown to Face-off at 7:10 pm. Denis J. Puska has all of the exciting action at 7:30 pm. Video Coverage is provided by the B2 Networks and a high speed internet connection is required in order to view the game.

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