Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber Appearing Friday
November 5, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips (@WHLSilvertips) are scheduled to host back-to-back games at XFINITY Arena on Friday, Nov. 6 against the Prince George Cougars at 7:35 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 against the Vancouver Giants at 7:05 p.m., headlined by an appearance from Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber.
The Silvertips will welcome Wieber, 20, to XFINITY Arena with a special autograph session for fans in attendance and her participation in the pregame ceremonial puck drop. She helped the United States capture the gold medal in gymnastics at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and preceded the accomplishment with gold medals at the 2011 World Championships and as the 2011 world women's all-around champion.
Wieber, who helped guide the U.S. to first place in Everett at the 2012 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships, is helping launch the upcoming event which returns to XFNITY Arena on April 8-10, 2016. All-session tickets for the event will be available beginning Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at xfinityarenaeverett.com.
Saturday, the Silvertips welcome members of the armed forces to XFINITY Arena for its annual Veteran's Appreciation game and the first meeting of the season with Vancouver. For each ticket purchased for Saturday via an exclusive online offer (link below), an additional ticket will be donated to a veteran from a local group structured to provide enhanced quality-of-life programs for members of the armed forces.
Members of the armed forces, when presenting a valid of military I.D., are eligible for 20 percent off all items at the Silvertips Team Store (excluding jerseys). Kids 12 and under (first 500 through the gates) in attendance will receive a limited edition Noah Juulsen mesh t-shirt, presented by BECU.
SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS
The Silvertips are presenting the following ticket offers for Friday and Saturday:
- GUYS NIGHT OUT: For $25, via an exclusive online offer, a lower level (green) ticket is included with a limited edition Silvertips hat* and "first drink free" voucher. | BUY TICKETS HERE
- HOCKEY HAPPY HOUR: The ideal solution to after-work or after-school plans, XFINITY Arena opens its doors at 6:00 p.m. for $5 drink and food specials. With purchase of a $20 game ticket via exclusive online offer, fans receive admission for a green lower-level seat and drink voucher**.
Food specials include $3 for large popcorn, $5 for a 16 oz. Budweiser and Bud Light beverage, and choice of $10 combo for a Budweiser or Bud Light and hot dog, or Silvertips souvenir soda (includes $3 refills) and regular hot dog. | BUY TICKETS HERE
* While supplies last
** Drink voucher is good for one (1) draft beer, house wine, 20 oz. fountain drink or bottled water.
For more information visit www.everettsilvertips.com or call 425-252-5100. To keep up with all the latest team news and information, "like" the Everett Silvertips Hockey Club on Facebook or follow @WHLSilvertips on Twitter.
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