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March 29, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


MASQUERADE BALL ON FRIDAY

The first 5,000 fans at this Friday's game vs. Hershey at 7:05 p.m. will receive Masquerade Ball Masks with special offers on food, merchandise and tickets. The band Bohemian Sunrise will also be performing in Bullies during the intermissions and after the game.

DORA THE EXPLORER TO MEET FANS ON SUNDAY

On Sunday, Dora the Explorer will be on the concourse before and during the game to meet and take pictures with all her fans who bring their own cameras. Dora will take part in a musical chairs competition during the first intermission of the game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (6:05 p.m.). Sunday is also Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Night, as a portion of ticket sales will help support MSAA's mission to ease the day-to-day challenges of individuals who have MS and their care partners.

MELOCHE ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEDNESDAY

Phantoms right wing Eric Meloche 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.

BIALOWAS WINS BOXING DEBUT AT THE SPECTRUM

It took just 57 seconds for Phantoms Hall-of-Fame tough guy Frank "The Animal" Bialowas to knock out Jarad Vazquez on Thursday night at the Wachovia Spectrum in his professional boxing debut. Bialowas will be featured in the third and final Phantoms bobblehead night on Sunday, April 10 as the first 4,000 kids 14-and-under will receive the doll, courtesy of Toyota.

COPABANANA UNVEILS THE PHANTOM UMBERGER

Popular South Street restaurant Copabanana introduced its newest menu item on March 21 – 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.

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 SUNDAY 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. 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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