Mighty Ducks Home Friday

Published on December 24, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


Elder High School's 2002 Ohio Division I state football championship team will be honored when your Mighty Ducks return home to face the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday, December 27 at 7:35 p.m. at the Cincinnati Gardens. Panthers coach Doug Ramsey will drop the ceremonial first puck and the entire team will be introduced during the first intermission. All fans wearing purple to the game will receive a special discount at the box office, with a percentage of the proceeds from ticket sales being donated back to Elder High School. In addition, the first 2,000 fans will receive a Mighty Ducks water bottle courtesy of Max & Erma's.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS

GET FED BY THE DUCKS

Monday, January 6, 2003 at Max & Erma's (7800 Montgomery Road) Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Ducks players will serve as official waiters. Meet your favorite players, win great prizes and support a great cause. Silent and live auction for Mighty Ducks and other hockey memorabilia. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, including all tips. Limited seats ($35 each) are available. Call the Ducks at 513.351.3999 ext. 230 to reserve your seat now! Deadline is December 30, 2002.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS' PLAYER FOR A DAY

Run over to participating Buffalo Wild Wings where you can register to become a Mighty Duck for a day. One lucky fan will win two tickets to the Ducks vs. Norfolk Admirals game on February 22. Chalk Talk with Mighty Ducks broadcasters John Cannon and Don Helbig; VIP Behind the Scenes Tour; opportunity to skate on the ice prior to the game; authentic jersey and warm-up suit; and a player's salary for a day (valued at $406.25)! For more details and a list of participating locations, visit www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/BW3.htm.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS

Click link to purchase tickets or charge by phone by calling 513.562.4949. www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/tickets/htm.

WHO NEEDS TWO?

Don't miss the action! Becoming a Mighty Ducks Season Ticket Holder is easy and there are still packages available from full season to 10 and 20 games. Get more information online or call 513.351.3999.

BRING YOUR GROUP TO SEE OUR GROUP

Groups of 15 or more can get discounts for all games. Get your friends, business associates or employees together for a special night at the Cincinnati Gardens. Get more information online or call 513.351.3999.

TICKET SPECIALS

Learn more about the DUCKS FREEDOM PACK or more about one of the many other Ducks Ticket Specials. http://cincinnatimigthyducks.com/tickets/htm.

DUCKS ALL-STARS TO PORTLAND

Turn Ducks players into All-Stars! Cast your vote for top rookies TONY MARTENSSON and MARK POPOVIC or any of your favorite team members to the starting lineup for the 2003 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic (February 2-3 in Portland, Maine) on-line at THEAHL.COM. On-line balloting ends Sunday, December 29 at 11:59 p.m. We encourage you to cast your vote for your Cincinnati Mighty Ducks!

YOUR MIGHTY DUCKS

Are currently 10-14-6-2 and trail Rochester by four points for second place in the Central Division...Were 15-13-3-2 after 33 games last season...Are a season-low four games under .500 for the second time this season after last Sunday's game...Went 2-2-1-1 in October and 6-6-3-1 in November...Have gone 2-6-2-1 thus far in December ...Have scored five of their 17 game-opening goals within 60 seconds of the opening face-off...33:33 shots-allowed average ranks fourth highest in the AHL behind Utah (36:56), Lowell (35:67) and St. John's (34.41)...Have allowed 30-or-more shots 22 times this season, including 40-or-more eight times...Held Cleveland to a mere 15 shots on November 29, the fewest scoring bids allowed this season...Have averaged 29:33 shots per game to rank 20th among AHL teams...Have used 33 different players this season...Used 46 different players last season...TRAVIS BRIGLEY is tied for the AHL lead with a franchise-record four shorthanded goals...MARK POPOVIC is tied for third among AHL rookies with a club-leading plus-11 rating... TONY MARTENSSON ranks eighth among AHL rookies in scoring with a team-leading 24 points (8-16-24).

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