Grant Fuhr Headlines Celebrity Packed Opening Weekend For Capitals
Published on May 22, 2009 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
Edmonton, AB - The excitement continues at TELUS field opening weekend as celebrities walk through the gates to participate in the Edmonton Capitals first home stand of the season against the Victoria Seals.
Edmonton hockey legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Grant Fuhr will make at stop at TELUS field to throw first ceremonial pitch in Saturday night's home game.
Lynda Steele and Gord Steinke from Global Television have been warming up their pitching arms all week as they prepare to toss the first pitch of Friday night's game. Following the bout with Victoria, Friday Night Fireworks makes its' debut. The spectacular firework display can be seen at the park on the first Friday of every month.
Before the game kicks off Saturday, Brett Breitkreuz of the Oil Kings will face off against Edmonton Rush player Jimmy Quinlan in a Home Run Challenge. The evening will wrap up with fans being invited to come onto the field and stick around to watch Field of Dreams on the drive-in movie screen. Saturday Night Movies will take place every Saturday after each game.
The weekend wraps up with a Sunday afternoon game, the last in the four game stand against Victoria. Caps players will be on hand to sign autographs for fans, as the will be every Signature Sunday.
Friday's game is an 8 p.m. start to accomodate the Fireworks Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. but fans are encouraged to come early for the Home Run Challenge. Sunday's game is a 2 p.m. start.
28 year old Justin Jordan is scheduled to start for the Edmonton Capitals Friday night.
Ttickets are available at the Edmonton Capitals Telus Field Box Office, at any Ticketmaster location, by calling (780)414-GOAL or by visiting capsbaseball.ca.
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