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January 25, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


FRIDAY IS TRIBUTE TO TOUGH GUYS NIGHT

Tribute to Tough Guys Night on Friday will honor some of Philadelphia's most popular hockey enforcers. Doors open at 5:00 that day for a free autograph session with the honorees and the first 10,000 fans will receive a commemorative poster, courtesy of Toyota. Attendees will include Craig Berube, Frank Bialowas, Dave Brown, Paul Holmgren, Bob Kelly and more. The game against the Hartford Wolf Pack begins at 7:05 p.m.

PHANTOMS PLAYER CLINIC ON TUESDAY WITH SIM AND KANE

Phantoms forwards Jon Sim and Boyd Kane will be instructing the Springfield THL team (5-to-9 year-olds) at the Springfield Ice Rink at 400 Sproul Rd. in Springfield, Pa. on Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the latest Phantoms Player Clinic. Phantoms Player Clinics are sponsored by Carrabba's Italian Grill.

STAFFORD TO VISIT FRANCIS S. DEMASI MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY

Phantoms center Ben Stafford will be the special guest for an after-school program at the Frances S. DeMasi Middle School on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Stafford, a graduate of Yale University, will meet with the students to talk about goal-setting and overcoming obstacles. The school is located at 199 Evesboro-Medford Rd. in Marlton, N.J.

MELOCHE ON "INSIDE THE PHANTOMS" TUESDAY

The next edition of "Inside the Phantoms" will be on Tuesday 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). This week's guest will be Eric Meloche. Fans can listen on the radio or online at www.wnjc1360.com.

BERUBE ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" ON WEDNESDAY

Phantoms assistant coach Craig Berube will be the guest on the Phantoms' weekly radio show, "Rumble with the Phantoms," this Wednesday 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). Fans can listen on the radio or online at www.wnjc1360.com.

BERUBE ON DAILY NEWS LIVE ON THURSDAY

Phantoms assistant coach Craig Berube will be appearing on Comcast SportsNet's Daily News Live show on Thursday at approximately 6:15 p.m. Also scheduled to be on the show are Daily News writers John Smallwood, Mike Kern and Stan Hochman, along with host Michael Barkann.

TV GAME MOVED

The Phantoms and Comcast SportsNet have made a change to their television schedule. Instead of airing Philadelphia's game in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, Feb. 5, SportsNet will instead be showing the Phantoms' game in Lowell on Wednesday, March 9.

NEW GAME PROGRAMS ON SALE NOW

The second edition of the official Phantoms' game program is on sale now at all merchandise stands. It features articles on Phantoms veterans John Slaney and Neil Little, Pennsylvania natives Tony Voce and R.J. Umberger, and a look back at the AHL-record 17-game winning streak that the team put together earlier this season.

NEXT CHALK TALK RESCHEDULED FOR FEB. 27

The next Phantoms Chalk Talk for season ticket holders has been rescheduled for Feb. 27 at 2:00 p.m., prior to the game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at the Wachovia Spectrum. Assistant coach Craig Berube will be the featured speaker at Bullies Sports Bar and Restaurant that afternoon.

TEAM BRACELETS; PUCKS & KISSES ON SALE FOR CHARITY

Comcast-Spectacor Charities is now selling special team-related silicone bracelets of the Phantoms, Flyers and 76ers. The bracelets can be purchased at home games or ordered through the individual team websites, including www.phantomshockey.com, or by calling (215) 389-9426. Each bracelet is a different color and has a different word for each team, including the purple "Dream" bracelet of the Phantoms, and each is $2 apiece. The bracelets have been an overwhelming success and the demand has been greater than the supply, so the Flyers Wives ask that fans please be patient in the delivery.

In addition, Comcast-Spectacor Charities will be selling Flyers Alumni Pucks & Kisses from Jan. 7-Feb. 11. Priced at $20 apiece, the pucks can also be purchased at home games or ordered by calling (215) 389-9426.

PHANTOMS HOLDING CONTEST FOR LAWN SIGNS

Now is your chance to help promote the Phantoms in your community. Pick up your own lawn sign, which reads, "Phantoms Hockey – Home Tonight!" at the Phantoms offices or at any home game. Simply place the sign in front of your home, work or anywhere else to let people know that there is a Phantoms home game that night and that they should not miss any of the action! The team is also running a contest for the most creative location, so send in your pictures! One suite for an upcoming Phantoms game will be awarded to a winner each month for the remainder of the season. For more information, call 215-952-5663 or email mhart@comcast-spectacor.com.

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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