"Hockey For Haiti" Raises Nearly $15,000
Published on February 4, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
Cedar Park, TX - The Texas Stars, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, announced on Wednesday that the fundraising program "Hockey For Haiti" raised $14,814.
"We have a tremendous community and fan base here in the region", said Texas Stars President Rick McLaughlin. "We thank our great fans for helping us raise money for the American Red Cross International Relief Fund. We also thank the American Red Cross and our players for stepping up to make this possible."
"Hockey For Haiti" generated a total of $14,814.00 over three home games last week at Cedar Park Center. The American Red Cross volunteers collected donations at tables on the concourse over the course of the program. Last Friday, the organization raised just over $11,000.00 in a silent auction that featured a stick signed by NHL superstar Sidney Crosby. The highest bid went for $750.00, a jersey signed by the NHL's Dallas Stars. A Texas signed Stars team helmet generated $650.00, followed by Crosby's stick at $625.00. Last Saturday, the Texas Stars wives, friends and family collected close to $3,000.00 by selling autographed pucks and photos.
Texas Stars defenseman Maxime Fortunus is one of the only professional hockey players in the country that is of Haitian decent. Both his parents were born in Haiti.
"This was huge for us to do as a team", said Fortunus. "Right now things are pretty bad in Haiti and they need money to help buy medical supplies, water and food. The fans, players and organization came together in a great way for a great cause. I am thankful for all the help."
The Stars return to Cedar Park Center for back-to-back games against the Peoria Rivermen on Friday, February 5th at 7:30 PM and on Saturday, February 6th, at 7:00 PM. On Friday, the first 3,000 fans receive a Texas Stars T-Shirt. Also for Friday's game, Cedar Park Center will sell $2.00 domestic drafts and $1.00 hot dogs. During Saturday's game, the first 3,000 fans will receive Texas Stars pennant. Fans may purchase the State Farm Family four-pack (four tickets, four sodas and four hot dogs for $44). All games can be heard on the Stars flagship station ESPNAustin 104.9 FM "The Horn" or ESPNAustin 1530-AM.
Tickets for any of the Stars 40 regular season home games at Cedar Park Center are on sale, starting as low as $9.00 a seat. Individual game tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, by going online at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting any local Ticketmaster outlet.
Season ticket packages to see the Stars play their Inaugural season at the Cedar Park Center are on sale now, starting as low as $12.00 a seat. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets, suites, group tickets or mini-plans may call the Texas Stars front office.
American Hockey League Stories from February 4, 2010
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- 'Canes Reassign Jiri Tlusty To Albany - Albany River Rats
- Crunch And Dunkin' Donuts Announce Fan Initiatives For Mirabito Outdoor Classic - Binghamton Senators
- Bulldogs To Hold Community Practice - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Crunch And Dunkin' Donuts Announce Fan Initiatives For Mirabito Outdoor Classic - Syracuse Crunch
- Dubnyk Assigned To Falcons, Pitton Recalled By Oilers - Springfield Falcons
- Admirals Battle Houston Friday Night - Milwaukee Admirals
- Rivermen Jersey Auction February 13 - Peoria Rivermen
- Hogs To Hold Family Faith Night On February 19 - Rockford IceHogs
- Go For The Gold With The Worcester Sharks - Worcester Sharks
- Abbotsford Heat Sign Two Players - Abbotsford Heat
- "Hockey For Haiti" Raises Nearly $15,000 - Texas Stars
- Admirals Release Forward Ryan Cruthers - Norfolk Admirals
- Coyotes Recall Perrault From San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Amerks Assign Matt Duffy To Florida Everblades - Rochester Americans
- Goalie Joe Fallon Reassigned To Rockford - Rockford IceHogs
- Lowell Devils Announce North/South Rosters for MSHCA High School All-Star Game - Albany Devils
- Amerks Announce Time Change For February 13th Home Game - Rochester Americans
- Moose Take It Outdoors To Fort Garry Community - Manitoba Moose
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