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Published on April 12, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


ZOOZAPALOOZA VISITS THE WACHOVIA SPECTRUM ON FRIDAY

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. In addition, The American Association of Zookeepers will be holding an animal-feeding raffle and the Zoo will be selling stuffed animals and collecting used cell phones to help protect the environment.

The Phantoms and the Philadelphia Zoo have partnered up for other events earlier this season including the club's first-ever Teddy Bear Toss as well as the team adopting a polar bear through the Zoo's ADOPT (Animals Depend On People Too) program.

SUNDAY IS FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT

The Phantoms' annual Fan Appreciation Night is set for this Sunday, April 17. Dozens of prizes will be up for grabs, including game-worn jerseys in the Shirts Off Our Backs promotion, a Mexican Vacation courtesy of Apple Vacations, a customized Harley Davidson Sportster and lots of gift certificates and autographed Phantoms gear. The Phantoms' end-of-season team awards will be presented prior to the game.

FEDORUK TO VISIT DAILY NEWS LIVE ON TUESDAY

Phantoms left wing Todd Fedoruk will be a guest on Comcast SportsNet's Daily News Live program on Tuesday evening. The show begins at 5:00 p.m. and Fedoruk will appear at approximately 5:50 p.m.

GRATTON ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEDNESDAY

Phantoms left wing Josh Gratton will be the guest on the Phantoms' weekly radio show, "Rumble with the Phantoms," this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The show is now hosted by Paul Breitenstine, and 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.

BERUBE ON WIP THURSDAY MORNING

Phantoms assistant coach Craig Berube will be a guest on the WIP (610 AM) morning show on Thursday at 6:30 a.m.

LITTLE TO RECEIVE AHL AWARD ON FRIDAY

Phantoms goaltender Neil Little will be presented with the AHL Milestone of the Month award for March prior to Friday's game with the Hershey Bears. Little was honored due to his 200th career AHL victory on March 4 when he made 33 saves in a 4-0 victory over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. With the win, Little became just the 10th goaltender in league history to reach the 200-win mark.

PHANTOMS PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Individual tickets for Games A and B of the American Hockey League Calder Cup Playoffs, as well as 16-game strips for the entire playoffs, are now on sale. Walk-up prices for individual Phantoms playoff games are $16, $20 and $21 for adults, and $10 for all children 14 and under. However, fans ordering tickets in advance can save $1 per ticket off the walk-up price. The Phantoms have clinched home-ice advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs, and all home games will be played at the Wachovia Center.

PHANTOMS RAISE OVER $28,000 IN JERSEY AUCTION

Following the game on April 8, the Phantoms auctioned off special Philadelphia Blazers replica jerseys that they wore that night against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The auction raised a total of $28,400 for the Phantoms Wives Charities, upping the season total to $93,850. Left wing Riley Cote's jersey was the high bid of the night at $3,000.

PHANTOMS DONATE TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS

In a season-long charitable effort, the Phantoms raised $1,960 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation, and will be using the money to donate over 200 tickets to the group for this Sunday's game. The Phantoms sales staff asked purchasers of Phantoms tickets if they would like to donate to the Big Brothers Big Sisters end of the year celebration with each call they received.

STAFFORD NAMED PHANTOMS' 2004-05 AHL MAN OF THE YEAR

The Phantoms have named forward Ben Stafford as the winner of the team's American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Philadelphia community and charitable organizations during the 2004-05 season. In recognition of his efforts, Stafford will be presented with an etched crystal trophy during an on-ice presentation prior to the Phantoms' last regular-season home game on Sunday.

FAN'S CHOICE AWARD VOTING ENDS FRIDAY

Now is your last chance to 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. The winner will be presented with his award during a pre-game ceremony before the game 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!

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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