Manitoba Moose Moose Celebrate Five Millionth Fan
March 18, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release
Winnipeg, MB - The Manitoba Moose Hockey Club is proud to announce that, prior to tonight's game against the Rockford IceHogs, the team welcomed its five millionth fan since the team's inaugural game in Winnipeg on Oct. 11, 1996.
At 6:14 p.m. CT tonight, Paul Vieira walked through the doors at MTS Centre, becoming the five millionth fan to attend a Manitoba Moose home game. Vieira, a long-time Moose package holder, was presented with a commemorative 'ticket' and one-of-a-kind Manitoba Moose jersey. Vieira also received a pair of 2017-18 Manitoba Moose Season Seats, and as a final acknowledgment of the milestone, Vieira was presented with a commemorative MTS Centre seat.
For downloadable footage and photos from tonight's celebration, click the link below. Please credit Manitoba Moose when using footage and Jonathan Kozub/Manitoba Moose when using photos.
Link: http://mbmoo.se/2mEstdU
The Manitoba Moose close their home stand with a two-game set against the Milwaukee Admirals on March 23 and 24. Tickets for the pair of 7 p.m. CT games are available at moosehockey.com/tickets .
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