Gorillas continue outstanding work in community
Published on December 13, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
AMARILLO, TX â The Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League continue to be leaders in their community involvement and several high profile events brought back record numbers of, items donated.
The Gorillas fans donated more than 4,100 pounds of food for the High Plains Food Bank during the recent food drive at the end of November. Fans were rewarded with free tickets to the game in exchange for the food items.
Fans were also generous during the annual Eveline Rivers Society Teddy Bear toss as more than 800 teddy bears and stuffed animals were thrown onto the ice when the Gorillas scored their goals in a 3-1 win over the Wichita Thunder. The stuffed animals were delivered to the Eveline Rivers Society and will be distributed to needy families during Christmas.
The Gorillas also were involved with the annual Coffee Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive during a game in November. Approximately 78 people donated blood and were given a t-shirt and a ticket to the game for participating.
"We are continuing to be the leaders among professional sports franchises in the Texas Panhandle with our community involvement," said Director of Community Relations Denis J Puska. "As a 100 per cent locally owned franchise it is our responsibility to help out non-profit organizations where we can either through fund raising events like these or giving tickets as prizes for various events."
There are many other activities planned for the new year including the 3rd annual Amarillo Gorillas Coconut Bowl in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. at Western Bowl. Gorillas players will serve as team captains to various businesses who will send teams to participate.
The entry fee is $600 and that will send one child to Summer camp. For further information the Coconut Bowl, please contact Theresa Isham at the MDA office at 359-3141.
The Gorillas are also planning a book drive in conjunction with Bell Helicopter for March. Further details will be released in the near future.
Central Hockey League Stories from December 13, 2004
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- Scorpions visit South-leading San Angelo - New Mexico Scorpions
- Symington Selected As CHL Oakley Goalie Of The Week - Laredo Bucks
- RiverKings make roster moves, goalie Racine returns - Mississippi RiverKings
- Clayton Named Oakley CHL Player of Week - Wichita Thunder
- Oakley CHL Player & Goaltender of the Week Announced - CHL
- Gorillas continue outstanding work in community - Amarillo Gorillas
- Gorillas extend unbeaten string to five games - Amarillo Gorillas
- Eagles week in review - Colorado Eagles
- Rayz split a pair on the road - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Thunder increase first place lead - Wichita Thunder
- Bucks Out & About - Laredo Bucks
- No rally this time in loss to Blazers, Parsons at 999 - Mississippi RiverKings
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