Killer Bees unveil promotional schedule

Published on October 4, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees News Release


Hidalgo, Texas --- With an emphasis on "changing things up," the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees today unveiled the promotional calendar for the home portion of their 2006-07 Central Hockey League season. Highlights of the upcoming season's promotions include Time Warner Family Days, a season-long Budweiser promotion, and unique theme nights and giveaways that are a first for the team.

McDonalds/Time Warner Family Nights, in conjunction with SportClips, take place on each of the five Sunday games scheduled this season. Family Night ticket packages are available for just $48 plus service charges and include four game tickets and four McDonalds Value Meal coupons. In addition, characters from popular kid's shows such as Sponge Bob and Patrick and Jimmy Neutron will be on hand for photos and autographs. If that were not enough, SportClips will provide free haircuts to kids 12 and under. Sundays have a family-friendly start time of 4 p.m.

"This is truly an unbelievable value," said Killer Bees General Manager Grant Buckborough. "Families can come out to the game and have a great time. The kids will have a blast not only watching the action on the ice, but also getting to meet their favorite TV characters up close. And since it always seems like a struggle to find time to bring the kids for a haircut, we're bringing the haircuts to the kids. Then, on the way home, everyone can sit down together and enjoy a meal at McDonalds. We're excited to be able to offer such a great deal to our fans."

Other promotions this season include Budweiser Power Plays. Every time the Bees score a power play goal there will be $1 beer at the concession stands for 10 minutes. There are a select number of All Night $1 Beer promotions on tap.

Fans will once again have the chance to win a new DVD player courtesy of Best Buy McAllen by simply purchasing a $1 copy of Buzz Magazine, the official game program of the Killer Bees. Whenever the Bees score a goal, a lucky number will be drawn and the person with the corresponding program wins!

This year's program will have updated features issue by issue; there will be a total of 10 issues. Look for an in-depth profile and interview with Killer Bees head coach Paul Fixter in the first issue. Subsequent issues will take a look at life on the road with the Bees, examine how Sean Gillam is making the transition from player to full time assistant coach, and more.

The Killer Bees have teamed up with other sponsors to bring some unique theme nights and giveaways to the forefront this season. For example, Allegiant Air, McAllen North Rotary, Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies and the Bees will hold a casino night, complete with a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament. The first 1000 fans will get a deck of Killer Bees playing cards. Other promotions and giveaways include Harley Night, a hockey-playing Mr. Potato Head, cow bells, and some traditional items like two youth jersey nights, mini-sticks, trading cards and two ball cap nights.

The Killer Bees also partnered with WineStyles to provide each season ticket holder account with an autographed bottle of Killer Bee wine. Direct from the Maipo Valley of Chile, fans can choose from the KILLER BEE RESERVE Chardonnay from the Silky style, KILLER BEE RESERVE Malbec from the Mellow style and a KILLER BEE RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bold style. There is also a Sauvignon Blanc and Reserve Carmenere in the KILLER BEE collection.

The Killer Bees will hold the second annual Killer Bees Fan Fest at Presidio Shopping Plaza on Saturday, January 13 from 1-5 p.m. The entire Killer Bees team and Sir Sting-A-Lot will be helping the tenants of the plaza with their daily work like washing dogs, offering fashion and wine advice, styling hair and serving hot dogs. More details about will be made available as the event draws near.

"We've really gone out of the way to provide our fans with top-notch promotions and giveaway items this season," said Buckborough. "They deserve it, and demand it. We're always looking for ways to make things more exciting for our fans, and hopefully they are excited as we are about this year's promotional schedule."

McDonalds/Time Warner Family Nights (4 tickets, 4 McDonalds Value meals, cartoon characters, free haircuts from SportClips)

Sunday, December 17 vs. Corpus Christi, Teddy Bear Toss, 1000 Hockey Mr. Potato Heads

Sunday, January 14, vs. Laredo, Meet the PowerPuff Girls

Sunday, February 11 vs. Odessa, Meet Jimmy Neutron

Sunday March 11 vs. Austin, Meet Sponge Bob and Patrick

Sunday March 18 vs. Memphis, Meet Scooby Doo and Shaggy

$1 Beer All Night

October 27

November 22

December 30

January 20

February 10

March 17 (Green Beer)

March 23

Game Date Opponent Giveaway Additional Promotions

Friday, October 20th Arizona Sun Dogs 2,500 Pom Pom's

Saturday, October 21st Arizona Sun Dogs 5,000 Magnet Schedules

Friday, October 27th Corpus Christi Rayz 1,000 Youth Jerseys $1 Beer

Saturday, November 4th Lubbock Cotton Kings 2,500 Thunder Sticks

Friday, November 10th Laredo Bucks 1,000 Ball Caps Specialty Jersey's: Camo

Saturday, November 11th Austin Ice Bats 2,500 Team Posters

Friday, November 17th New Mexico Scorpions 1,000 Foam Fingers

Saturday, November 18th Arizona Sun Dogs 1,000 Game Pucks

Wednesday, November 22nd Bossier-Shreveport MB Rally Towels $1 Beer Night/School Vouchers

Friday, December 1st Corpus Christi Rayz 2,000 Hand Clackers

Friday, December 8th Corpus Christi Rayz 2,500 Thunder Sticks

Saturday, December 9th Laredo Bucks 2,000 Pom Poms

Sunday, December 17th Corpus Christi Rayz 1,000 Mr. Potato Heads Teddy Bear Toss

Friday, December 29th Laredo Bucks 2,500 Poster Calendars School Vouchers

Saturday, December 30th Laredo Bucks 2,500 Cowbells Specialty Jersey's: New Years/$1 Beer, Fireworks after the game

Tuesday, January 9th Austin Ice Bats 2 for 1 tickets, hot dogs & sodas

Friday, January 12th Amarillo Gorillas 1,000 Mini Sticks

Sunday, January 14th Laredo Bucks 2,500 Rally Towels Meet the Power Puff Girls

Friday, January 19th Wichita Thunder 2,500 Thunder Sticks

Saturday, January 20th Rocky Mountain Rage Harley Bandanas Harley Night Specialty Jersey/$1 Beer/$12 Tickets

Thursday, February 1st Corpus Christi Rayz Rally Towels

Saturday, February 3rd Corpus Christi Rayz 1,000 Packs of Trading Cards

Saturday, February 10th Laredo Bucks 1,000 Decks of Playing Cards Casino Night, Specialty Jerseys, Poker Tourney, $1 Beer

Sunday, February 11th Odessa Jackalopes Jimmy Neutron

Friday, February 16th Memphis River Kings 2,500 Player Posters

Saturday, February 17th Tulsa Oilers 1,000 T-Shirts

Tuesday, March 6th Austin Ice Bats 5,000 T-Shirts Kids Day Game

Sunday, March 11th Austin Ice Bats Sponge Bob & Patrick

Saturday, March 17th Austin Ice Bats 1,000 Youth Jerseys $1 Green Beer

Sunday, March 18th Memphis River Kings Scooby Doo and Shaggy

Friday, March 23rd Laredo Bucks Rally Towels/Budlight Ball Caps Specialty Jersey's: Budweiser/ $1 Beer

Saturday, March 24th Austin Ice Bats 2,500 Mega Phones Fan Appreciation Night

Individual tickets for the Bees home preseason game on October 17, as well as all regular season games, go on sale Monday, October 2, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Dodge Arena Box Office, online at killerbeehockey.com, and by phone at 866-RIO-TIXX. Tickets can also be purchased at The Boot Jack Valley-wide, Valley Yamaha, Melhart Music Center, Lionel's Western Wear Weslaco, or Lone Star National Bank.

The Killer Bees open up their fourth season of CHL action on the weekend of October 20 and 21, 2006 vs. the Arizona Sundogs. Season tickets and corporate sponsorships are available now by calling (956) 843-PUCK. Stay tuned to killerbeehockey.com for the latest news and transactions as they become official!

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