Olympic Gold Medalist Heather O'Reilly to Appear at Falcons Game
January 8, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons announced Wednesday that Heather O'Reilly, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist with the United States Women's National Soccer Team and Boston Breakers midfielder, will greet fans and sign autographs at the team's home game Saturday, March 22 versus the Manchester Monarchs, presented by the MassMutual Center. The contest begins at 7:00 p.m. at the MassMutual Center.
O'Reilly was the youngest member of the United States Women's National Team in 2004 that won the Gold Medal in Athens. The East Brunswick, New Jersey native scored the game-winning goal in the semi-final match against Germany, propelling the team into the final, which they won over Brazil. O'Reilly and the USWNT proceeded to win the Gold Medal at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics as well.
In addition to three Olympic Gold Medals, O'Reilly won two NCAA national championships at the University of North Carolina, as well as a Bronze Medal (2007) and a Silver Medal (2011) at the World Cup. In 2006, she was named the NCAA National Player of the Year and NCAA tournament MVP. As a member of SKY Blue FC in 2009, the midfielder won the first ever WPS championship and was named final MVP.
For tickets to the game March 22, visit the MassMutual Center box office or click here to purchase tickets online. For discounted group rates, please call the Falcons front office at (413) 739-GOAL (4625).
Fans are invited to the MassMutual Center in 2013-14 to watch the reigning Northeast Division-champion Falcons compete in their 20th anniversary season. Adult season-ticket packages start as low as $13 per game. To reserve your seats for the 2013-14 season, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Support the Falcons throughout the 2013-14 season by wearing red, white and blue at all the home games.
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