Group Appreciation Night and Skate with the Team this Weekend
March 20, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Hoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Express, proud member of the ECHL and proud affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, hit the ice at the Sears Centre Arena for back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday against Kalamazoo and Toledo.
On Saturday, March 24, the Express host the Kalamazoo Wings on Group Appreciation Night. Group leaders who have called in to RSVP will be present at the game. As with all of our games, fans can participate in the Chuck-A-Puck game during the second intermission. Chuck-A-Pucks are on sale in the concourse during the game, and can be purchased for $1 per puck, or $5 for six pucks. Prizes include tickets to future Express games, an autographed replica jersey, and an oil change from Biggers Chevrolet. Winners of the Express tickets and oil change are also entered to win a trip from Apple Vacations or a big screen TV.
Following the game on Saturday, two Express players will be joining fans in the club for autographs. Stop by and meet two of the guys, and get pictures and autographs. A club ticket is not required to take part in the autograph session.
The doors open at 6:30 pm, with the puck drop at 7:30 pm. To get tickets to Saturday's game, click here.
The Express then face Toledo for the final time in the regular season on Sunday, March 25. Following Sunday's game, everyone in attendance is invited for a free skate with the team event on the ice. Limited skate rental is available, so fans are encouraged to bring their own. Don't miss your chance to hop on the ice with members of the Chicago Express and get pictures and autographs with the team.
The puck drops at 4:00 pm on Sunday, with the doors opening at 3:00 pm.
Fans are also invited to enjoy Trax Town, courtesy of the Great American Insurance Group, during every home game. Admission to Trax Town is free with your ticket to the game, and includes fun hockey related games such as air hockey, bubble hockey, Gockey, inflatable puck shots, and NHL 2012 on different video game platforms.
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