Phantoms Flier
March 22, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
BILL BARBER BOBBLEHEAD DOLL GIVEAWAY ON FRIDAY
The first 4,000 fans at this Friday's game vs. Springfield will receive a Bill Barber bobblehead doll, courtesy of Toyota. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Barber, the first-ever head coach of the Phantoms as well as a Phantoms Hall of Fame inductee, will also be available for autographs prior to the game.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER SKATING PARTY ON TUESDAY
The annual Season Ticket Holder skating party is set for Tuesday, March 22 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sovereign Bank Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J. It is a great opportunity for season ticket holders to meet and greet their favorite players on the Phantoms. There will be free skate rentals for all season ticket holders along with a buffet dinner from Village Catering.
SLANEY & KORVER TO EXCHANGE JERSEYS
Phantoms defenseman John Slaney and Philadelphia 76ers forward Kyle Korver will be exchanging their #26 jerseys prior to the 76ers-Detroit Pistons game on Wednesday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m.
SIM ON "INSIDE THE PHANTOMS" TUESDAY
The next edition of "Inside the Phantoms" will be on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. with Phantoms left wing Jon Sim. Hosted by David Unkle, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every other Tuesday throughout the season on WNWR (1540 AM).
STAFFORD ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEDNESDAY
Phantoms center Ben Stafford 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 an 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.
STEVENS ON DAILY NEWS LIVE ON THURSDAY
Head coach John Stevens will be a guest on Comcast SportsNet's Daily News Live show this Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
BIALOWAS BOXING AT SPECTRUM ON THURSDAY
Former Phantoms tough guy and recent Hall of Fame inductee Frank Bialowas will go from the ice to the ring on Thursday as he makes his boxing debut at the Wachovia Spectrum beginning at 8:00 p.m. Bialowas will take part in a four-round undercard match against Philadelphia's Jarad Vasquez. For more information, visit www.comcast-spectacor.com.
COPABANANA UNVEILS THE PHANTOM UMBERGER
Popular South Street restaurant Copabanana introduced its newest menu item on March 21 â the Phantom Umberger. Named after rookie center R.J. Umberger, the burger features fried onion rings and muenster cheese. Umberger was on hand to help cook and sample the first-ever sandwich. The Phantom Umberger will be available at all Copabanana locations throughout the area.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY JERSEY AUCTION RAISES $27,650
The second of three Phantoms Wives Charity jersey auctions this season raised $27,650 following the game last Friday. The Phantoms wore special green jerseys in honor of St. Patrick's Day during their game against the Worcester IceCats, and then auctioned them off following the game at Bullies Sports Bar and Restaurant, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Phantoms Wives Charities. R.J. Umberger's #20 jersey sold for the most at $1,700, while Freddy Meyer's #2 brought in $1,600. The Phantoms Wives previously raised a record $37,800 on March 6 when the team's 2003-04 purple jerseys were auctioned off.
WXPN CD DRIVE A SUCCESS
Phantoms fans donated hundreds of CDs on Sunday for the WXPN CD drive. Fans were encouraged to bring new or gently used CDs to the game to be donated to patients at local hospitals in exchange for a discount on tickets for the game that night against the Portland Pirates.
FAN'S CHOICE AWARD VOTING UNDER WAY
Log on to www.phantomshockey.com and click on the Fan's Choice Award link to place your vote for the 2004-05 player who best represents the Phantoms' style of hockey. Fans are allowed to place one vote per day until balloting ends on Friday, April 15. The winner will be presented with his award during a pre-game ceremony before the game on Sunday, April 17.
NEXT PHANTOMS POSTGAME SHOW ON APRIL 3 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 WNWR 1540 AM, the Phantoms Postgame Show lets you get up close and personal with your favorite Phantoms players following 24 games throughout the season. The next show will take place following the game against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, April 3. Phantoms Postgame Shows can be found on www.phantomshockey.com.
REGISTER TO WIN A MEXICAN VACATION GIVEAWAY
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 at 5:05 p.m. 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, is under way at the Apple Vacations table set up on the concourse.
REGISTRATION UNDER WAY TO WIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Stop by the Harley-Davidson motorcycle display on the concourse to register to win a customized Harley-Davidson Sportster, courtesy of Mills Harley-Davidson. The winner will be presented their new motorcycle on Fan Appreciation Night on Sunday, April 17 when the Phantoms take on the Norfolk Admirals.
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.
In addition, Comcast-Spectacor Charities is still selling Flyers Alumni Pucks & Kisses. Priced at $20 apiece, the pucks can also be purchased at home games or ordered by calling 215-389-9426.
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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