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February 1, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


SUMMER FESTIVAL IN WINTER ON FRIDAY

The Phantoms' Summer Festival in Winter takes place this Friday at the Wachovia Spectrum when the Phantoms face the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:05 p.m. A reggae band will be performing on the concourse and there will be a karaoke competition on the ice during the first intermission. Radio Disney and Q102 will also have tables set up on the concourse with opportunities to win prize packs and vacation getaways.

MEXICAN VACATION GIVEAWAY REGISTRATION BEGINS FRIDAY

Apple Vacations will be giving away a free trip for four to Cancun, Mexico on Fan Appreciation Night on April 17 at the Wachovia Spectrum, as the Phantoms face the Norfolk Admirals in their final home game of the regular season. Registration for the trip, which will include airfare and accommodations at Sol Melia resorts for five days and four nights, as well as all meals, drinks and tips, will begin this Friday at the Apple Vacations table set up on the concourse.

PHANTOMS PLAYER CLINIC ON TUESDAY WITH PRINTZ AND EAGER

Ben Eager and David Printz will be instructing the Delco Phantoms mites and squirts teams at IceWorks at 701 W. Duttons Mill Rd. in Aston, 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.

MICELI ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" ON WEDNESDAY

Phantoms Chief Operating Officer Frank Miceli 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.

NEXT PHANTOMS POSTGAME SHOW ON FRIDAY Can't get enough Phantoms action? Then stick around for The Phantoms Postgame Show at 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 24 games throughout the season. The next show will take place on Friday, Feb. 4. All Phantoms Postgame Shows can also be found on www.phantomshockey.com.

AHL ALL-STAR FESTIVITIES TO BE TELEVISED LOCALLY

The 2005 AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday, Feb. 13 and the AHL All-Star Game on Monday, Feb. 14 will both be televised locally in the Philadelphia area. Comcast SportsNet will carry the skills competition beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday (tape delayed) while the game itself will be carried live on ESPN2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The festivities will take place at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H.

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 this 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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