Hockey Hall Of Famer Ted Lindsay To Appear At Icehawks Game

Published on December 7, 2009 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release


PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Icehawks are proud to announce that Hockey Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay will be the first guest at Red Wings Legend Night on Tuesday, December 29. Lindsay will drop the ceremonial first puck when the Icehawks take on the Quad City Mallards at McMorran Arena at 7 p.m.

After dropping the puck, Lindsay will head to the Pro Shop, where he will sign autographs for fans during the first intermission. Autographs will be free with the purchase of any Icehawks merchandise, or $5 otherwise. All proceeds go to Kinney Charities.

Ted Lindsay played 14 seasons with the Red Wings in the 40's, 50's and 60's, winning the Stanley Cup four times. Lindsay was the first player to hoist the cup and skate with it, starting one of the most famous traditions in sports.

"We're extremely excited and proud to continue our relationship with the Red Wings Alumni Association and bring Ted Lindsay to Port Huron," said Icehawks Vice President and Business Manager Dave Goetze. "To bring Hockey Hall of Famers to town is a great opportunity for our fans to meet a legend."

The Icehawks will host Red Wings Legend Night once a month for the rest of the season. Alex Delvecchio, Joe Kocur, Karen Newman and Mickey Redmond are scheduled to appear in 2010. Players and dates are subject to change. The complete schedule of appearances is as follows:

Tuesday, December 29: Ted Lindsay Tuesday, January 26: Alex Delvecchio Tuesday, February 23: Joe Kocur Saturday, March 6: Karen Newman Tuesday, April 6: Mickey Redmond

Fans can buy $5 raffle tickets all season long for the chance to win a Red Wings Alumni jersey signed by Steve Yzerman and the entire alumni team. A Carhartt tote bag signed by the alumni team will also be part of the raffle. Winners will be drawn on April 7, 2010. Proceeds benefit Kinney Charities. Raffle tickets are on sale now in the Pro Shop at McMorran Arena.

The majority of Red Wings Alumni Nights will take place on Tuesdays, allowing fans to take advantage of the Deuces Wild Package. The package includes two tickets in the Attack Zone and two beers or soft drinks for just $22. The package must be purchased at the Icehawks office during normal business hours.

Single game tickets for all Icehawks home games are on sale now at the McMorran Arena Box Office, any Ticket Master location or by phone. For more information, visit www.porthuronicehawks.com or call 810-966-3800.



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