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Published on January 13, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


"MIRACLE" TICKETS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY

On Friday, Jan. 16, the Phantoms will be giving away free passes to an advance screening of the new Walt Disney Pictures movie "Miracle." The first 200 children in attendance will also receive "Miracle" water bottles. In addition, the Brunswick Zone will hold its Rock N Bowl promotion and the Wendy's mascot will perform a figure skating routine during an intermission.

PHANTOMS TO DEBUT THIRD JERSEY ON FRIDAY

The Phantoms will be wearing their retro third jerseys for the first time on Friday vs. the Hershey Bears. The purple sweaters with white sleeves are also scheduled to be worn on Jan. 31 vs. Milwaukee, Feb. 20 vs. Hershey and March 21 vs. Grand Rapids. Following the Grand Rapids game, all the Phantoms players and coaches will head to Bullies to auction off the jerseys, with proceeds going to the Phantoms Wives Charities.

TAKE PART IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ON SUNDAY

The first 4,000 fans in attendance on Sunday, Jan. 18 will receive a light-up yo-yo courtesy of Dodge. The Phantoms will then attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Simultaneous Yo-Yo. The current record of 426 people was set by the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin, Ireland on June 23, 2002.

SUNDAY'S GAME TIME CHANGED TO 1:05 P.M.

The Phantoms have announced that the start time for this Sunday's game (Jan. 18) vs. the Norfolk Admirals has been changed from 5:05 to 1:05 p.m. Due to the Philadelphia Eagles' home playoff game set for 6:45 p.m. that day, the time change will better facilitate the flow of traffic coming in and out of the Phantoms game and alleviate parking problems for the patrons.

BOBBY CLARKE BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT ON JAN. 23

The first 4,000 kids 14 and under on Friday, Jan. 23 will receive a Bobby Clarke bobblehead doll, courtesy of Toyota. It is the second of three dolls offered in the Phantoms' Philadelphia Hockey Heritage Series this season. Ron Hextall's bobblehead doll was given away on Dec. 12 and Neil Little's will be available on Sunday, March 21.

PHANTOMS ATTENDING ADVANCE SCREENING OF "MIRACLE"

Several members of the Phantoms will be attending an advance screening of the new Walt Disney Pictures movie "Miracle" on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Riverview Theater in Philadelphia. Starring Kurt Russell, the movie is about the famed 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that shockingly won the gold medal.

PHANTOMS PLAYER CLINIC ON WEDNESDAY

The seventh of 10 Phantoms Player Clinics will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ice Works in Aston, Pa. Forwards Nick Deschenes and Mathieu Brunelle will be conducting the clinic for members of the Delco Phantoms mites team. Phantoms Player Clinics are sponsored by Carrabba's Italian Grill.

$44 IN ‘04

The price of the popular Family Value Pack has been cut from $48 to $44 for the rest of the 2003-04 season. Widely considered the best deal in town, Phantoms Family Value Packs include four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and four Dave & Buster's Power Cards.

KIDS RUN THE SHOW NIGHT MOVED TO MARCH 19

Due to last Sunday's postponed game, the Phantoms' annual Kids Run The Show Night will now take place on Friday, March 19. Children 14 and under who have already registered do not need to sign up again. The Phantoms will re-open registration for new candidates beginning Jan. 30. Winners will have the chance to join the Phantoms' marketing, sales, public relations, operations, box office, fan development, game production and vice president staffs for that game.

DESCHENES ON "INSIDE THE PHANTOMS"

The next edition of "Inside the Phantoms" will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m. with left wing Nick Deschenes. Hosted by David Unkle, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every other Tuesday throughout the season on WNJC (1360 AM).

JIM VANDERMEER ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS"

Defenseman Jim Vandermeer will be the guest on the Phantoms' weekly radio show, "Rumble with the Phantoms," this Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Hosted by Tom Shaw, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every Wednesday on WNJC (1360 AM).

STEVENS ON CHESTER "COUNTY SPORTS EDGE"

Head coach John Stevens will be the guest on the "Chester County Sports Edge" on WCOJ (1420 AM) during the 3:00 p.m. hour this Wednesday, Jan. 14.

PHANTOMS POSTGAME SHOW CONTINUES ON JAN. 31

Can't get enough Phantoms action? Then stick around for The Phantoms Postgame Show in Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant. Hosted by David Unkle of The Topcat Sports Show on WNJC 1360-AM, The Phantoms Postgame Show lets you get up close and personal with your favorite Phantoms player following 21 games throughout the season. The next show will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31. All Phantoms Postgame Shows can also be found on www.phantomshockey.com.

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.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets to all Phantoms home games are $19, $18 and $14 for adults, and $8 for all children 14 and under, and are available now at the Wachovia Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations throughout the Delaware Valley. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling (215) 336-2000, (856) 338-9000 or (302) 984-2000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Contact the Phantoms office at 215-465-4522 or log on to www.phantomshockey.com for information on group discounts, birthday packages and the Family Value Pack.



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