Moose open 13th regular season Friday with tribute to teammate
Published on October 7, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release
The Manitoba Moose today announced that when they open their 13th regular season on Friday, October 10th at the MTS Centre against their division arch-rival, the Hamilton Bulldogs, they will also celebrate the life of teammate Luc Bourdon. Gametime is 7:30 PM.
Bourdon, who played in 41 games in his rookie pro season last year with the Moose, was tragically killed on May 29th, 2008 near his hometown of Shippigan, NB.
On Friday night, all members of the Moose will wear a #4 Bourdon jersey in warm-up prior to the game. Those jerseys will then be auctioned off after the game with proceeds going to charity. Before the national anthem, a special tribute video will be played celebrating the life and career of the young defenceman.
Additionally, throughout the entire 2008-09 season (except for the four home games in October when the Moose will wear pink ribbon patches on their jerseys), the Moose will a special "#4 LB" patch on their the upper left chest of their jerseys, both home and away. A copy of the patch is attached to this release.
The Moose will also have plenty of giveaways for their fans on opening night, including fridge magnets, fan clackers, and the chance to win one of three Manitoba Moose "Hardcore Hockey" decaled mini-fridges. On mini-fridge will be given away to one lucky each period.
Tickets are still available for the season opening game between the Manitoba Moose and Hamilton Bulldogs on Friday, October 10th at the MTS Centre. Fans can get their tickets at all Ticketmaster locations or by going online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 780-3333.
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