Hounds release "FanFest", Jersey unveiling details
September 3, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Soo Greyhounds News Release
The Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club is excited to announce events scheduled for next Wednesday, September 9th, as part of a CHL-wide unveiling of the new Reebok CCM Edge jerseys to be worn this 2009/2010 OHL season.
In conjunction with the official league release earlier in the day, the Soo Greyhounds will unveil their new look, and make available for purchase, the new jerseys to fans at 6:30 p.m. at the Hound Pound on the west concourse of the Essar Centre. The new RBK Edge jerseys will sell on THIS NIGHT ONLY at a 25% discount for all Season Ticket Holders, and 15% off to all other fans. The first 25 fans, to purchase the new jersey will also receive a FREE CHL Reebok/CCM toque. Regular jersey pricing will take effect following this event and is set at $115.95 for Adult replicas, $105.95 for Youth replicas and $215.95 for authentic jerseys.
In addition, the Greyhounds have announced that select 2008/2009 Hound Pound Inventory will be sold at 25-50% off, while last year's jerseys will be on sale at COST.
These merchandise sales will also be joined by a Greyhounds used equipment sale. Limited amounts of gloves, helmets, pants, game-worn jerseys and miscellaneous items will be for sale.
At the same time the jersey and merchandise sales are taking place, it will also be fans opportunity to meet and greet this year's edition of the team in their first autograph session of the year. The autograph session will run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (general fans will be limited to 1 item for signing while those purchasing items from the Hound Pound this night will be permitted additional items)
MCGEE RELEASED BY HOUNDS
The Soo Greyhounds have released 2nd-year forward Tyler McGee. The 18-year old, Timmins, ONTARIO native is expected to return home, where he will await re-assignment from the team.
VERNELLI INKED AS HOUNDS THIRD GOALIE
In another announcement, the Soo Greyhounds have signed local product Tyler Vernelli to an agreement to act as the team's third goalie this upcoming 2009/2010 season.
Vernelli, who is expected to start the season with the Soo Thunderbirds, will join the Hounds in the absence of either Robin Lehner or Bryce O'Hagan.
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