Jersey auction raises $34,660 for MDA
Published on March 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - Thanks to the generosity of their fans, the Norfolk Admirals were able to raise $34,660 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association tonight in their annual MDA Jersey Auction, presented by PAPCO.
Following Norfolk's game against Binghamton, the team auctioned off the players' game-worn jerseys to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hampton Roads. On Friday and Saturday night, the Admirals donned special black third jerseys with "ADMIRALS" running diagonally across the front. This evening, the jerseys were auctioned off to the highest bidders at center ice. The highest winning bid went for the jersey of #3 David Koci, who made his NHL debut this evening with the Chicago Blackhawks in Phoenix. His jersey sold for $3,550. In total, 24 jerseys (including a team-autographed sweater) and a team-autographed stick were auctioned to benefit the MDA.
The Admirals face off against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers next Friday and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. at Scope. To purchase tickets to an Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase Admirals ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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