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Mike Moore Bobblehead Doll Giveaway On Saturday As Sharks Host High School Hockey Doubleheader

January 4, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced today that the Worcester Sharks will be hosting their first of three High School Hockey doubleheaders at the DCU Center presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard on Saturday, January 9th before the Sharks host the Providence Bruins at 7:05p.m.

The first 3,000 fans will receive a Mike Moore bobblehead doll compliments of WTAG. The bobblehead doll is wearing a special W6 Tribute jersey.

The Shrewsbury Colonials and the Marlborough Panthers varsity boys' hockey teams will battle at 4:00p.m. in the 1st Annual High School Hockey Showdown before the Sharks host the Providence Bruins at 7:05p.m. Doors will open at 1:30p.m before the junior varsity game at 2:00p.m.

"The Worcester Sharks are proud to showcase two of the elite schools in the Massachusetts area," said Lehr. "The 1st Annual High School Hockey Showdown will have all the bells and whistles of a regular Sharks game. We expect a large turnout for the game and look forward to some great high school hockey action."

Tickets are just $15 in advance when purchased through the Shrewsbury and Marlborough school systems or by visiting www.SharksAHL.com. Portions of the advanced ticket sales will be given back to the school systems. One ticket will allow entry into all three games.

The Shrewsbury Colonials won the State Championship last year and are 4-1-1 this season while the Marlborough Panthers hold a 4-2-1 record.

Saturday's high school games are the first of three high school hockey doubleheaders at the DCU Center this season!

On Saturday, January 16th, the Auburn Rockets and the Hudson Hawks clash before the Sharks host the Manchester Monarchs on Youth Sports Night. A New England Revolution player, the Revolution's mascot Slyde, and Wally the Green Monster will join in on the fun!

On Saturday, February 6th, the St. John's Pioneers and the St. Peter-Marian Guardians will square off before the Sharks host the Providence Bruins at 7:05p.m. Big "Baby" Davis from the Boston Celtics will be on hand to sign autographs.

For ticket fundraising opportunities for all schools involved please call the Sharks front office at 508-929-0500.

All three high school hockey doubleheaders are presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard. One ticket will allow you entry into the high school hockey game and the Sharks game.

When purchased in advance, the Family Fun Pack will be available for all three doubleheaders which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 sodas for only $65! Each addition person is just $16.25 per person.

Now in their fourth season in Worcester, the Sharks look forward to another exciting season highlighted by the improvements of the ice surface at the DCU Center and the reduction of season ticket prices! Sharks fans may secure their 2009-10 season tickets today by calling 508-929-0500. Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:

* Guaranteed same seat for all 40 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center

* Significant savings off box office ticket prices

* Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)

Season ticket packages, group tickets, and individual tickets for the 2009-10 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com.

All games can be heard live on 580AM and 94.9FM WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.SharksAHL.com.



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