Nextel Cup is on the line between Sea Wolves and Bandits
October 11, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, Miss. â The Mississippi Sea Wolves and Jackson Bandits professional hockey teams are proud to announce Nextel has placed the Nextel Cup up for grabs between the two teams. The team with the most wins during the 12-games in the regular season series, will hoist the cup on March 29 at Jackson.
"Nextel Partners is committed to giving back to the communities that have helped our company grow so quickly," said Brad Bowen, general manager, Nextel Partners. The âNextel Cup' provides one more great opportunity for a strong partnership with the Sea Wolves and the Bandits, which enables Nextel to be more involved on a local level."
"We are proud to partner with Nextel in this all-Mississippi competition," said Sea Wolves president Bo McMurphy. "The Nextel Cup will add even more incentive to the intense rivalry with the Bandits and it all begins on Sunday in Biloxi. "
"We are very pleased to have Nextel continue the Cup challenge," said Bandits general manager Chris Bates. "Every rivalry has a purpose and our goal is to have the Nextel Cup return to Jackson this season. We look forward to a wonderful relationship with Nextel and wish continued success to the Sea Wolves organization."
The first of 12 head-to-head games in the battle for the Nextel Cup is the Sea Wolves home opener at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. An adult purchasing an individual game ticket at all Sea Wolves Sunday home games this season, will receive one FREE ticket for a child 12 and under. Individual game tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations, the Coliseum box office and by calling 228-594-3707.
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