Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Sales Strong

Published on January 17, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release

PRINCETON, N.J. - With the ECHL All-Stars descending on Peoria in three days, the Peoria Rivermen are in the final stages of preparation for the Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Game.

"Our fans, our staff ... everyone is ecstatic and a groundswell is really picking up in the region," said Peoria General Manager Bart Rogers. "There is a tremendous amount of anticipation building up with the two-day event less than a week away, and we're ready to make it happen. We can't thank our title sponsor, the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, and our other corporate sponsors, and of course our great fans for all their support."

Sponsored by the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino and hosted by the Peoria Rivermen, the 12th Annual ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition will be held at the 9,919-seat Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill. The Skills Competition will be at 7:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, January 20 and the game will be played at 7:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, January 21. The Rivermen are also hosting the first-ever ECHL All-Star Fan Fest to be held in the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino Ballroom following the 2004 Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Game on Wednesday, January 21.

The Rivermen have sold over 5,600 tickets for the Skills Competition on Tuesday and more than 6,400 tickets for the All-Star Game on Wednesday. Fans can still purchase tickets for the All-Star Game and Skills Competition are available by telephone at (309) 676-1040, x106. All-Star Fan Fest tickets are $20 and there are only 400 tickets available. The Fan Fest will include complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a "Meet and Greet" with All-Star players and coaches, and a limited-edition commemorative All-Star gift. Individuals interested in purchasing tickets should telephone the Rivermen Office Manager Brandi Bordner at (309) 676-1040, extension 101.

The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup and the ECHL's Kelly Cup will be displayed and fans will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken with both trophies at the Skills Competition, the ECHL Premier Ice Odyssey Reception, the All-Star Game, and at the inaugural All-Star Fan Fest.

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