New Blues Goaltender Chris Mason Joins HockeyFest
June 20, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues announced today that newly acquired goaltender Chris Mason will sign autographs at HockeyFest from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. HockeyFest is a star-studded weekend of hockey, celebrities, and fan friendly activities that will take place at Scottrade Center from June 20-22. The action packed three-day event will feature Memorabilia & Autograph Shows, a Draft Party from the Scottrade Center floor, and an All-Star Hockey Game featuring Blues Alumni, current players, and Hollywood celebrities. Tickets are on sale now online at www.stlouisblues.com.
Actor Eric Stolhanske has committed to take the ice on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Also taking part in the festivities will be Kim Alexis (model), Yeni Alvarez (Actress), Julie Chu (U.S. Olympic Hockey Team), John Costello (former Cardinals pitcher), Ken Dayley (former Cardinals pitcher), Mark DeCarlo (Actor), Ron Duguay (retired NHL player), Bobby Hull (Hockey Hall-of-Famer), Joe Kocur (retired NHL player), Mike Matheny (former Cardinals catcher), Alan Thicke (Growing Pains) and Keith Wortman (former Cardinals football player) as well as Erik Johnson, Paul Kariya, David Perron, Barret Jackman, Cam Janssen, Lee Stempniak, Chris Mason, T.J. Oshie, Ben Bishop, Patrik Berglund, Lars Eller, Al MacInnis, Bobby Plager, Wayne Babych, Bernie Federko, Kelly Chase, Jeff Brown, Tony Twist and Bruce Racine. In addition, the Blues' 4th overall draft choice at this year's draft will be on the ice.
Friday, June 20, the Blues will host a NHL Draft Party beginning at 5 p.m. The Blues own the 4th overall pick in this year's draft and fans can watch live from the Scottrade Center floor when the selection is made with commentary from Bernie Federko, Kelly Chase, Chris Kerber, and John Kelly. Fans can also watch the Cardinals/Red Sox series from Fenway Park this weekend at Scottrade Center during HockeyFest.
A sports memorabilia and trading card show from over 100 vendors (sponsored by St. Louis Sports Collectors, Inc.) will be on display and for sale throughout the weekend beginning on Friday, June 20 at 3 p.m. Get autographed items from many of your favorite athletes and meet Sports Stars in person. For more information on the show, please visit www.stlsportscollectors.com or call (618) 281-6014.
Fans can purchase tickets for HockeyFest online at www.stlouisblues.com. A 3-day, All-Inclusive ticket, which includes admittance to all memorabilia shows, the draft party and All-Star Game is $40. A 3-day pass, which includes memorabilia and autograph shows only is $30. Tickets for the All-Star Game only are $20 and a Single day pass is $15. Kids aged 12 and under can get tickets to these events for only $10.
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