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April 5, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


TRIBUTE TO PHILLY HOCKEY NIGHT & JERSEY AUCTION ON FRIDAY

The Phantoms will be wearing replica jerseys of the Philadelphia Blazers on Friday night when they take to the Wachovia Spectrum ice to face the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7:05 p.m. Following the game, the team will personally auction off their jerseys with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Phantoms Wives Charities. The Blazers played in the World Hockey Association from 1972-73.

PHANTOMS PARTNER WITH ACS RELAY FOR LIFE ON FRIDAY

The Phantoms have partnered with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life 2005. At the game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this Friday at the Wachovia Spectrum, a portion of the money generated by tickets sold will go directly to local ACS Relay For Life efforts. The ACS Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams camp out, barbecue, dance, and take turns walking or running around a track "relay" style to raise funds to fight cancer.

BIALOWAS BOBBLEHEAD DOLL NIGHT ON SUNDAY

Phantoms Hall-of-Fame tough guy Frank Bialowas will be the third and final bobblehead doll giveaway of the season on Sunday when Philadelphia hosts the Albany River Rats at the Wachovia Spectrum at 6:05 p.m. The first 4,000 kids 14-and-under will receive the doll, and doors open at 5:00 p.m. Bialowas will be on the concourse prior to the game for autographs.

BIALOWAS TO BE ON WMMR THURSDAY MORNING

Frank Bialowas will be on the WMMR (93.3 FM) morning show on Thursday at 7:20 a.m. to talk about his upcoming bobblehead night on Sunday.

PHANTOMS ESTABLISH SEASON TICKET HOLDER BUSINESS ALLIANCE

Make sure to visit www.phantomshockey.com under the "tickets" menu item to check out the new Season Ticket Holder Business Alliance. The alliance is a listing made up exclusively of season ticket holders currently of record. The intention is to create a page that is a veritable business-to-business directory for Phantoms fans. When patronizing these businesses, please let them know you saw them on our site!

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 Albany River Rats on Sunday. Phantoms Postgame Shows can be found on www.phantomshockey.com.

ZOOZAPALOOZA VISITS THE WACHOVIA SPECTRUM ON APRIL 15

On Friday, April 15, Zoozapalooza will take place at the Wachovia Spectrum when the Phantoms take on the Hershey Bears at 7:05 p.m. The Philadelphia Zoo's Zoo On Wheels, featuring several live animals, will be set up on the concourse along with other interactive and educational displays. The Phantoms and the Philadelphia Zoo have partnered up for other events earlier this season including the team's first-ver Teddy Bear Toss as well as the team adopting a polar bear through the Zoo's ADOPT (Animals Depend On People Too) program.

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.

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.

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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