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EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Mother's Day and Memorial Day Specials Announced

April 29, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Manchester, NH- The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, today announced a partnership with Catholic Medical Center that will allow all Moms to get in free on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, and a partnership with BAE Systems that enables all active and retired military veterans to receive complimentary tickets on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

In addition to getting free tickets on Mother's Day, the first 1,000 Moms in attendance for the 1:05pm Fisher Cats/Connecticut Defenders game on Sunday, May 10, will also receive free Pink Totes, courtesy of Catholic Medical Center. The Fisher Cats will be wearing specially-designed pink jerseys that afternoon, and the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition will be hosting a ticket fundraiser that day, with a portion of the proceeds from all tickets purchased at www.nhbcc.org going to support the fight against breast cancer.

The first 2,000 fans in attendance for the 12:05pm Memorial Day game vs. the Trenton Thunder on Monday, May 25, will receive a free American Flag and, to honor and remember those who have served and continued to serve our country, all veterans and active members of the armed forces will receive free tickets to the game, courtesy of BAE Systems, with valid identification at the Fisher Cats Ticket Office.

"We want to thank our great partners, Catholic Medical Center and BAE Systems, for helping us pay tribute to our Moms, who brought us into the world, and the men and women of the military, who bravely defend our freedom," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager Rick Brenner. "We look forward to honoring these special people and treating them to their own special days at Merchantsauto.com Stadium."

All complimentary tickets for Mother's Day and Memorial Day must be claimed in person at the Fisher Cats Ticket Office during regular business hours (Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:00pm; Saturday: 9:30am-2:00pm; and through the 7th inning of all home games). Additional tickets can be purchased by calling (603) 641-2005 or online at www.nhfishercats.com.

The Fisher Cats host the New Britain Rock Cats at Merchantsauto.com Stadium tonight at 6:35pm. It is U.S. Cellular Most Improved Student Night and Nashua Day, presented by WGAM-the Game/WSMN-1590 AM, with all residents of the Gate City able to purchase tickets for just $3.00 with proof of residency. The Fisher Cats also are guaranteeing a gametime temperature of at least 70-degrees, or else fans may redeem their tickets to tonight's game for tickets to any Sunday-through-Wednesday game the rest of the regular season, excluding games against the Portland Sea Dogs.

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