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March 19, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


WEDNESDAY IS MATTEL MAGIC 8 BALL NIGHT

The first 1,000 kids (14 & under) in attendance this Wednesday, March 20 will receive a Magic 8 Ball, courtesy of Mattel. The Red Cross, including mascot Fred Cross, will also be on hand to raise awareness about giving blood, and to give away family size first aid kits.

ARMED FORCES NIGHT ON FRIDAY

The Phantoms will be wearing special fatigue-style jerseys on Friday, March 22 during Armed Forces Night. The jerseys will then be auctioned off online (from Tuesday, March 26 – Tuesday, April 2) to benefit the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. In addition, all military members (with ID) can get in for just $10 that night, and branches of the military will have tables on the concourse. Army will have an honor guard prior to the game and a HUM-V on display outside the arena. The Battleship New Jersey will also have a display on the concourse. Kellogg's will be giving away Tony the Tiger Cereal Bowls to the first 5,000 kids (14 & under), and don't miss the first of five Camden Riversharks contests during the first intermission. Friday is also Greek Night, as Delaware Valley fraternities and sororities can purchase second-level seats for $8 and raise money for themselves or a charity at the same time. The organization that raises the most money for a charity will be recognized on ice at the game.

CELEBRATE PHLEX'S BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY

Come out and join the party as team mascot Phlex celebrates his birthday on Sunday, March 24. Mascots from all over the area will be on hand too for a giant broomball game. Cingular Wireless will be giving away rally towels to everyone in attendance, and don't miss their "Find Nokie" contest at the beginning of the first intermission. It will also be Scout Night, as all area scouts can purchase tickets for just $10.

PHANTOMS ANNOUNCE TWO MORE BOBBLEHEAD DOLL NIGHTS

Due to the overwhelming response from Jeremy Roenick Bobblehead Doll Night on Feb. 24, the Phantoms have announced two new bobblehead doll nights. The first 4,500 kids (14 & under) in attendance on Friday, March 29 will receive a John LeClair bobblehead doll, featuring the popular Flyers left wing. The first 2,500 kids (14 & under) in attendance on Wednesday, April 3 will receive a Phlex bobblehead doll.

PHLEX BOBBLEHEADS OFFERED IN FAMILY VALUE PACKS

For just $50, the Phantoms Family Value Pack now gets you four game tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and one Phlex bobblehead doll (while supplies last). To order, call 215-465-4522.

FINAL PHANTOMS WIVES FUND-RAISER COMING UP

The Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation, will hold its fourth and final fund-raiser of the season in conjunction with Friday's Armed Forces Night. Philadelphia will be wearing special fatigue-style jerseys on Friday vs. Hershey and then auctioning them off online (at www.phantomshockey.com from Tuesday, March 26 to Tuesday, April 2) for the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, which provides educational assistance to financially needy children and spouses of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the Sept. 11 tragedies.

The Phantoms Wives' first fund-raising event of the season raised $37,500 during Turn Back the Clock Night on Nov. 18, as Phantoms players wore replica 1967 Flyers jerseys and then auctioned them off following the game. The second-annual player bachelor auction on Friday, Dec. 7 raised $2,545, as fans placed bids for the chance to go on a date with one of seven single Phantoms players. A total of $34,700 was collected on Feb. 18 in the second of three jersey auctions this season. In celebrating Presidents' Day, the team wore special red, white & blue jerseys before heading to Bullies to auction them off.

A total of $11,000 was also happily accepted from the Atlantic District of USA Hockey and Flyers Skate Zone on March 1. The Atlantic District of USA Hockey ($8,500) and Flyers Skate Zone ($2,500) sold special Hockey Stands United patches and t-shirts to benefit the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund.

CN8'S NEXT TELECAST ON SUNDAY

The next Phantoms game to be televised on CN8, the Comcast Network, is this Sunday, March 24 vs. the Norfolk Admirals, as Tim Saunders and Orest Kindrachuk call all the action. Tune in for a special guest commentator during the second period. CN8 is airing a total of 11 Phantoms games throughout the 2001-02 season.

REGISTRATION UNDER WAY TO WIN HARLEY DAVIDSON

Stop by the Harley Davidson motorcycle display on the concourse to register to win a Harley Davidson XLH883 Sportster. The winner will be presented his/her new motorcycle on Fan Appreciation Night, Saturday, April 6.

PHANTOMS & WNJC ANNOUNCE "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS"

The Phantoms and WNJC (1360 AM) are proud to announce the "Rumble with the Phantoms" show every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Hosted by Tom Shaw, the show will feature a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways. Shaw's "Afternoon Rumble" show airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

GIFT CERTIFICATES STILL ON SALE

The holidays might have passed, but Phantoms gift certificates are still a great idea for birthdays and anniversaries. Priced at $11 for adults and $8 for children, gift certificates can be redeemed for one ticket at any regular-season Phantoms home game in 2001-02. Call 215-465-4522 or log on to www.phantomshockey.com to place your order now.

STUDENT TICKETS JUST $8 ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

College and high school students with valid student IDs can attend all Phantoms games on Wednesdays and Fridays this season for just $8.

LIVE BAND IN BULLIES AFTER EVERY FRIDAY HOME GAME

Stick around after every Friday home game to hear the Delaware Valley's best and brightest bands perform live inside Bullies. The Steve Liberace Trio will be the featured entertainment on Friday.

SAFETY FIRST

This year, the Phantoms have instituted a Designated Driver program at their games. It occurs during each weekday game. All fans are encouraged to sign up and agree not to drink alcoholic beverages during the duration of the night, and provide safe transportation for the other members of their group. Every designated driver receives free O'Doul's Non-Alcoholic Brew in Bullies, two free tickets to a future Phantoms game and has his/her name placed in a raffle to win a Phantoms Windshirt ($75 value). One windshirt is awarded at every Wednesday and Friday night game.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets to all Phantoms home games are $12, $16 and $17 for adults, and $8 for all children 14 and under, and are available now at the First Union Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations throughout the Delaware Valley. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling (215) 336-2000 or (856) 338-9000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Contact the Phantoms office at 215-465-4522 for information on group discounts, birthday packages and the Family Four Pack.



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