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Published on March 26, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


TRIP TO JAMAICA UP FOR GRABS ON WEDNESDAY

A lucky family of four will win a trip to Starfish Resort in Trelawny, Jamaica at this Wednesday's game vs. Bridgeport. The four-day, three-night trip, which includes hotel accommodations and airfare, is being given away courtesy of AAA Mid-Atlantic and U.S. Airways Vacations. Wednesday is also Snyder's of Hanover Switcheroo Night, as all adults can purchase tickets for children's prices ($8) the day of the game.

FRIDAY IS JOHN LECLAIR BOBBLEHEAD DOLL NIGHT

The first 4,500 kids (14 & under) in attendance this Friday, March 29 will receive a John LeClair bobblehead doll, featuring the popular Flyers left wing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. that night. And don't miss the Camden Riversharks' home run derby contest during the first intermission.

PHLEX BOBBLEHEAD DOLL NIGHT ON APRIL 3

The first 2,500 kids (14 & under) in attendance on Wednesday, April 3 will receive a Phlex bobblehead doll. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. that night. If you're not able to make it to the game, check out the Phantoms Family Value Pack, which for just $50, gets you four game tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and one Phlex bobblehead doll (while supplies last). To order, call 215-465-4522.

ONLINE JERSEY AUCTION BEGINS TUESDAY

Here's your chance to own a special fatigue-style jersey the Phantoms wore during their game on March 22. From Tuesday, March 26 to Monday, April 1, log on to www.phantomshockey.com and place a bid during the team's online jersey auction.

The auction is the fourth and final fund-raising event for the Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation. Proceeds for all their events are going to 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. 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.

CAREER FAIR SET FOR APRIL 3

On Wednesday, April 3, the Philadelphia Phantoms will host a Sports and Entertainment Career Fair from 3:00-5:30 p.m. prior to their game at the First Union Spectrum. This event will provide a chance for the public to speak to people in the sports industry, submit resumes and find out about internships and full and part-time positions. The cost is $10, which includes admission to the Career Fair and that night's game at 7:05 p.m. against the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Representatives from such areas as Marketing Sales, Ticket Sales, Sports Medicine, Sports Law, Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting, Finance, Player Personnel and Journalism will be on hand. Among the two dozen sports and entertainment organizations scheduled to have tables on the concourse are Comcast-Spectacor, the Flyers, 76ers, Eagles, Phillies, New York Rangers, New York Knicks, Bowie Baysox, Delmarva Shorebirds, Frederick Keys, Philadelphia University, Temple, Villanova, Comcast SportsNet and WIP.

Career Fair attendees will be able to visit the tables from 3:00-4:45 p.m. before executives from Comcast-Spectacor will speak and take questions from 5:00-5:30. For more information, call 215-465-4522 or 215-389-9543.

CN8 AIRING ROAD GAMES ON APRIL 5 & 7

CN8, the Comcast Network, will wrap up its 11-game Phantoms television package with a pair of road games during the final weekend of the regular season. On Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m., CN8 will televise Philadelphia's final game in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Two days later, tune in as the Phantoms battle the Hershey Bears at 6:00 p.m. in the last-ever regular-season game at historic Hersheypark Arena. As always, Tim Saunders and Orest Kindrachuk will be calling all the action.

PHANTOMS RANK THIRD IN AHL ATTENDANCE

With two more crowds of over 10,000 fans last weekend, the Phantoms have vaulted into third place in AHL attendance. After 36 home games played, Philadelphia is averaging 8,123 per game, just 51 behind second-place Providence. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lead the league with an average of 8,336. Philadelphia has drawn 10 crowds of at least 10,000 fans this season, including 14,505 on Feb. 2 and 14,202 on Dec. 28, which are the second and third-largest totals in the league this season.

REGISTRATION CONTINUES 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 Remains 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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