National Anthem Auditions Land Lucky 20
January 21, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska â The Anchorage Aces welcomed 69 contestants to Sullivan Arena for national anthem auditions January 14 and recently whittled the field down to 20 for the remainder of the 2002-03 season.
The 20 winners will be appearing together for the presentation of the national anthem prior to Saturday's game against Fresno. The chorus will be placed on a set of risers at the west end of Sullivan Arena at the mezzanine level just beneath the U.S. flag. Saturday will be the only time winners will perform as a group during an Aces' home game this season and they will be available immediately after the anthem for pictures and/or interviews. The winners' ages ranged between 12-62 while 12 people hailed from Anchorage, five from Eagle River, two from Wasilla, and one from Chugiak.
Paul Williams enters tomorrow's home game against Fresno at 7:00 p.m. just one point shy of becoming only the fourth player in West Coast Hockey League history to reach the 500-point plateau. If Williams comes up empty Wednesday, he will have two more chances on Friday and Saturday night against Fresno (both games 7:00 p.m.) at Sullivan Arena.
Military Appreciation Night is set for Friday, when 100 camouflage Aces' jerseys will be given away. All branches of the military will be represented at the game and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific/Alaska Brass will be on hand to perform the pre-game ceremony. Tomorrow the Aces will hold a dress rehearsal at 1:00 p.m. for the military pre-game show, which will feature a Coast Guard boat, color guards, Humvees, etc. All groups will be recognized over the public address system and special group prices will be available for those military personnel wishing to attend ($7 for balcony seating, $14 for lower mezzanine). Tickets for military also will be available on the base at the ITT office.
Scout Night also has been scheduled for Saturday, when the first 1,000 children age 14 and under will receive a rally towel courtesy of The Alaska Club and all scouts are eligible for special group rates. For more information regarding tickets, appearances, or upcoming games, please call (907) 258-ACES.
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