Give Blood Play Hockey, Get A Free Bucks Ticket

November 22, 2004 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Laredo Bucks News Release


LAREDO, Texas – This Friday the Laredo Bucks will partner with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center and the Laredo Entertainment Center on their first annual blood drive. Blood donations will be taken from Noon to 8 p.m. on Friday at the LEC. For more information contact Bucks Director of Community Relations Nicole Thompson at (956) 718-BUCKS (2825) or log onto www.laredobucks.com.

Every person who donates blood between Noon and 8 p.m. this Friday gets a ticket to the Bucks game this Saturday night. They also receive a special Give Blood Play Hockey T-Shirt. Blood donations will be collected at the LEC in meetings rooms five and six.

"I think it's something that not only we want to do, but we have to do," Bucks head coach Terry Ruskowski said. "This is a great cause that really helps to save lives. I encourage everyone to come out and give blood at the LEC on Friday."

One person from the group of blood donors will be selected to perform the ceremonial face off prior to the Bucks game on Saturday night and will also receive an autographed Bucks jersey.

TEDDY BEAR TOSS A BIG SUCCESS

This past Saturday the Bucks hosted their first annual Teddy Bear Toss. More than 1,200 stuffed animals were tossed on the ice at the conclusion of the game. The animals were collected and will be donated to Jugeton's International.

SPECIAL OFFER

· Laredo Bucks Championship DVDs are available for purchase at the Bucks Team Store. For $30 fans can get a package that includes the DVD and a Bucks championship T-shirt. Offer limited to while supplies last. The DVD alone is $20.

WHY WAIT? BUCKS SINGLE GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE

· Why wait in line? Buy your Bucks tickets online. Take advantage and purchase your Laredo Bucks tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. Use the link on the front page of the Bucks new website. For more information contact the Bucks at (956)-718-BUCKS (2825).

BECOME A BUCKS BACKER

· Support the Bucks by becoming a Corporate Partner. For more information contact Magali Hinojosa at (956)-523-7723 or mhinojosa@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS IN THE COMMUNITY

· The Laredo Bucks are committed to becoming a part of the Gateway City that they call home. To schedule an appearance by a Bucks player, coach, or member of the front office staff call Nicole Thompson at (956) 523-6586 or email her at nthompson@laredobucks.com.

BUCKS WEEKLY

· Catch Bucks Weekly every Monday night at 6 p.m. Find out the latest news about the Bucks with the hour long program on AM 1490 KLNT.

BUCKS ON THE AIR / INTERNET

· Follow the Bucks all year long on 94.9, The New QURE FM. Tune in live for all 60 Bucks CHL regular season games and the President's Cup playoffs. Also catch the Bucks live all season long on the world-wide-web at www.sportsjuice.com.

BUCKS HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE

· Listen to audio highlights of the Bucks online at www.laredobucks.com in the multimedia section.



Central Hockey League Stories from November 22, 2004


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