AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Penguins Partner with Hockey Fights Cancer

Published on November 1, 2018 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will be dropping the gloves against a deadly disease this month, as they participate in Hockey Fights Cancer™ throughout November.

Penguins players, hockey operations staff, and front office members will be showing their support displaying "I Fight For" signs on the team's social media outlets during the month. Fans are encouraged to show who they support as well by either downloading an "I Fight For" card from the Penguins' website (click here), or picking one up at the team's game on Saturday, November 24 against the Hershey Bears. Fans can then share their photos with the Penguins by using the hashtags #WBSHFC and #HockeyFightsCancer.

Additionally, the Penguins will be wearing special lavender Hockey Fights Cancer™ jerseys during the game on November 24. These sweaters will be auctioned off at the game and via the DASH Auction app, with all proceeds benefiting the Mario Lemieux Foundation.

Hockey Fights Cancer™ unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients & their families. The initiative gets an assist from players, coaches, officials, broadcasters, equipment managers, front office staff, corporate partners & fans. Together, the hockey community looks to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through & moving past cancer.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's next game is Friday, Nov. 2 when they take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Puck drop between the Penguins and Wolf Pack is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Individual tickets for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton home games can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza box office, through all Ticketmaster outlets, or by contacting the Penguins' offices at (570) 208-7367. Season ticket packages for the 20th season of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey, including full season, 22-game, 12-game and Flexbook plans, are available by reaching out to the Penguins directly at (570) 208-7367.

Fans can also keep up with the Penguins through the AHL's brand new high definition streaming service, AHLTV. Subscriptions for AHLTV, which include live and archived games, begin at just $79.99 for the entire 2018-19 regular season. Fans can visit theahl.com/AHLTV now to register for a free AHLTV account and purchase 2018-19 subscriptions.

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