Phantoms Flier
Published on January 20, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
BOBBY CLARKE BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT ON FRIDAY
The first 4,000 kids 14 and under in attendance this 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.
SUNDAY IS PHOTO NIGHT
Sunday, Jan. 25 is Photo Night, as all fans who bring a camera will have the opportunity to take pictures on the ice after the game with all the Phantoms players and coaches.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS & PATRICK TO APPEAR ON JAN. 30
The one-and-only SpongeBob SquarePants is set to return to the Wachovia Spectrum on Friday, Jan. 30. Nickelodeon's SpongeBob and his buddy Patrick will be signing autographs and taking pictures with their fans who bring cameras. SpongeBob SquarePants episodes will also be shown in Bullies from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
JAN. 31 IS DORA THE EXPLORER DAY
Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer will be appearing at the Phantoms game on Saturday, Jan. 31, courtesy of Comcast, to sign autographs and take pictures with fans who bring cameras. Lucky fans will win Dora t-shirts, binoculars, key rings, bookmarks, gift packs and balloons.
INAUGURAL SEASON JERSEY AUCTION SET FOR JAN. 31
Jerseys from Philadelphia's inaugural season of 1996-97 will be auctioned off on Saturday, Jan. 31, when the Phantoms host the Milwaukee Admirals at the Wachovia Center. Proceeds will go to Phantoms Wives Charities.
Philadelphia's first jersey auction of the season raised a total of $24,250 on Oct. 19, when the Phantoms wore special orange Halloween-themed jerseys with black spider webs. Goaltender Antero Niittymaki's No. 1 jersey sold for the most at $1,550, followed by defenseman John Slaney's #26 at $1,275.
NEXT CN8 TELECAST ON JAN. 31
The second of six Phantoms games broadcast live on CN8, The Comcast Network, will occur on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3:00 p.m., when Philadelphia hosts the Milwaukee Admirals at the Wachovia Center. The CN8 broadcast team will include play-by-play announcer Mick Moninghoff and color commentator Orest Kindrachuk. CN8 is a leading regional news, sports and entertainment network that reaches 6.2 million homes spanning from Maine to Maryland
THIRD JERSEYS A SUCCESS
The Phantoms wore their retro third jerseys for the first time on Jan. 16 and cruised to a 4-0 victory over 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.
PHANTOMS PLAYER CLINIC ON TUESDAY
The eighth of 10 Phantoms Player Clinics will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Center Ice in Oaks, Pa. Defensemen Freddy Meyer and Joey Hope will be conducting the clinic for members of the rink's in-house teams. 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.
NEW GAME PROGRAMS ON SALE
The second edition of the official Phantoms game program, with new features on Boyd Kane, Mark Murphy and Antero Niittymaki, is now on sale at merchandise stands.
STOCK ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS"
Forward P.J. Stock will be the guest on the Phantoms' weekly radio show, "Rumble with the Phantoms," this Wednesday, Jan. 21 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).
NEXT "INSIDE THE PHANTOMS" ON JAN. 27
The next edition of "Inside the Phantoms" will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m. 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).
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 at the Wachovia Center. 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.
American Hockey League Stories from January 20, 2004
- Corazzini scores first NHL goals - Providence Bruins
- Falcons Hit Road for Interdivisional Contests - Springfield Falcons
- Monarchs In The Community - Manchester Monarchs
- River Rats Announce Schedule Change - Albany River Rats
- River Rats Clemmensen Recalled - Albany River Rats
- Phantoms Flier - Adirondack Phantoms
- Monarchs Make It Official: Mullet Night Returns - Manchester Monarchs
- Columbus Assigns Ling to Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Grizzlies Re-Call Darby and Draney from Idaho - Utah Grizzlies
- Pirates Announce "Evening with the Pirates" - Portland Pirates
- Ray Childress, Zina Garrison to appear at upcoming Aeros games - Houston Aeros
- Blood-Thirsty Wolves Host Drive on Wednesday - Chicago Wolves
- Brendan Walsh to be on "Providence Bruins Weekly" - Providence Bruins
- Kings Recall Defenseman Tim Gleason From Manchester - Manchester Monarchs
- Tip-a-Grizz Scheduled for January 26th at Iggys - Utah Grizzlies
- Grizzlies Can't Find Wins or Back of the Net - Utah Grizzlies
- Skalde and Wedderburn to Appear at RC Willey in Murray Tomorrow Night - Utah Grizzlies
- Come Celebrate Minor Hockey Weekend - Manitoba Moose
- Fahey Reassigned to Barons - Cleveland Barons
- Crunch to Sign Autographs at Express Mart on Thursday, January 22 - Syracuse Crunch
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