Phantoms Umbrellas Available March 19
March 11, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
Two thousand fans in attendance on Wednesday, March 19 will receive a Phantoms umbrella, courtesy of PECO. The Battleship of New Jersey will also be giving away coupons for discounted tours of the ship.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS RETURNING ON MARCH 21
The one-and-only SpongeBob SquarePants is set to return to the First Union Spectrum on Friday, March 21. SpongeBob will be signing autographs and taking pictures with his fans who bring cameras. Members of the Philadelphia Charge will also be in attendance to sign autographs and drop the opening puck.
MARCH 23 IS TRIBUTE TO PHILLY HOCKEY NIGHT
Philadelphia Firebirds and Flyers alumni will be on hand to sign autographs and meet the public on Sunday, March 23 during Tribute to Philly Hockey Night. The Phantoms will be wearing Firebirds replica jerseys during the game against the Hartford Wolf Pack. The ever-popular Chick-Fil-A Cows On Ice contest will take place during the first intermission and check out the interactive Chick-Fil-A table on the concourse. The National Adoption Center will also have information tables on the concourse and Penn Maid will be offering samples of their products.
NEXT JERSEY AUCTION SET FOR MARCH 23
The Phantoms' second postgame jersey auction of the season is set for March 23 during Tribute to Philly Hockey Night. Philadelphia will be wearing replicas jerseys of the old Philadelphia Firebirds (1974-77 NAHL,1977-79 AHL) during its game against the Hartford Wolf Pack before auctioning them off in Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant.
The Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation, is dedicating proceeds from the jersey auction and all its fund-raising efforts this season to the National Adoption Center. The NAC is a private, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia that has found families for more than 19,000 children across the United States.
During the first jersey auction of the season, the Phantoms Wives raised $19,000 on Dec. 20 when the team wore special red & green Holiday jerseys during its 4-2 win over the Hershey Bears. A total of $1,470 was also raised at the third annual player bachelor auction on Nov. 15. Fans placed bids at the Phantoms Wives table for the chance to go on a date with one of six single Phantoms players, as well as Mix 95.7 afternoon disc jockey Rick Stacy.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Phlex will be celebrating his seventh birthday on Sunday, March 30 and many of his mascot friends will be joining him for a giant broomball game during the first intermission.
WEDNESDAY IS SEASON TICKET HOLDER SKATING PARTY
Attention season ticket holders: don't forget the annual skating party is set for this Wednesday, March 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sovereign Bank Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J. Here's your chance to skate around and eat dinner with the Phantoms players and coaches. Dozens of prizes will also be given away in the raffle.
ONLINE AUCTION ENDS SUNDAY
Log on to www.phantomshockey.com to place your bid on the Phantoms' latest online auction, which includes Helping Hands framed cards featuring Kirby Law and Keith Primeau, as well as a package that includes four tickets to the Phantoms' March 19 game with a postgame Meet N Greet with Jamie Wright. The auction ends on Sunday, March 16.
PHILADELPHIA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR
The Phantoms and Comcast-Spectacor will be hosting the first-ever Philadelphia Sports and Entertainment Seminar at the First Union Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17. This event is geared towards high school and college students who are interested in the sports and entertainment industry.
Students who sign up will have the opportunity to hear presentations and talk to people in Ticket and Corporate Sales, Marketing, Fan Development/Community Relations, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Building Operations, Human Resources, and Game Operations.
The package is $25 per person, and includes entry into the Sports and Entertainment seminar; two tickets to the Phantoms game on Wednesday, March 19; lunch and a Phlex bobblehead doll. Call 215-465-4522 to register now.
FUREY ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEEK
Defenseman Kirk Furey will be this week's guest on "Rumble with the Phantoms," which airs every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. on WNJC (1360 AM). Hosted by Tom Shaw, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every week.
"INSIDE THE PHANTOMS" RETURNS ON MARCH 18
The Philadelphia Phantoms, WNJC 1360-AM, and South Jersey Sports On-Line (www.SJSports.com) are proud to announce the "Inside the Phantoms" show. Hosted by David Unkle of The Topcat Sports Show, Inside the Phantoms airs twice a month and features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways. The Topcat Sports Show airs Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Philadelphia's Renaissance Radio Station, WNJC 1360-AM. The next interview will take place on Tuesday, March 18 during the 5:00 p.m. hour.
NEXT CN8 BROADCAST SET FOR MARCH 21
CN8, the Comcast Network, is airing a total of 11 Phantoms games throughout the 2002-03 season, with the next telecast set for Friday, March 21 vs. the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. The CN8 broadcast team once again features Tim Saunders, Orest Kindrachuk and Mick Moninghoff.
REGISTRATION UNDER WAY TO WIN HARLEY DAVIDSON
Stop by the Harley Davidson motorcycle display on the concourse to register to win a Harley Davidson XLH883 Sportster. The winner will be presented his/her new motorcycle on Fan Appreciation Night, Sunday, April 6.
7-FOR-6 OFFER NOW AVAILABLE
Here's your chance to be a part of the Phantoms' run to the playoffs. The Phantoms are now offering a 7-for-6 ticket deal, where you can purchase seven ticket vouchers for the price of six ($84). Everyone who acts will also receive an autographed Phantoms puck. Call 215-465-4522 to place your order now.
LIVE BAND IN BULLIES EVERY FRIDAY
Stick around after every Friday home game to hear the Delaware Valley's best and brightest bands perform live inside Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant. The Remains will be the featured entertainment on Friday, March 21.
STUDENT TICKETS JUST $8 ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
College and high school students with valid student IDs can attend all Phantoms games on Wednesdays and Fridays this season for just $8.
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket prices for Phantoms home games are $18, $17 and $13 for adults, and $8 for children 14 and under. The team also offers group rates, Game Plans, attractive premium area seating, birthday party and youth hockey packages, and the popular Family Value Pack. Please call the Phantoms sales office at 215-465-4522 for information, or log on to www.phantomshockey.com.
American Hockey League Stories from March 11, 2003
- Flames Assign Sutter and Payne - Saint John Flames
- St. Patrick's Day Charity Jersey Auction This Sunday - Worcester IceCats
- Mapletoft Recalled By Islanders - Bridgeport Islanders
- Maple Leafs Game Recap - Toronto Marlies
- Goulet reassigned to Quad City - Manitoba Moose
- Maple Leafs Edge Monarchs At Mile One - Manchester Monarchs
- Scoville Recalled from Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Jason Ward Recalled by Canadiens - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Blues Acquire G Chris Osgood From Islanders for Justin Papineau - Worcester IceCats
- Commodore and Damphousse Traded to Calgary for Niedermayer - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Predators Acquire Defenseman - Milwaukee Admirals
- Oilers Recall Bergeron - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Phantoms Umbrellas Available March 19 - Adirondack Phantoms
- IceCats Win Both Games over Weekend - Worcester IceCats
- Kings Assign Corvo and Bekar to Manchester - Manchester Monarchs
- Wild Acquires Goalie Johan Holmqvist - Houston Aeros
- Rivers and Beaudoin Rejoin Rampage - San Antonio Rampage
- Admirals Travel from Tundra to Texas - Milwaukee Admirals
- Bootland Back with Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Maple Leafs Series Preview - Toronto Marlies
- Animal Planet Night At The Crunch Friday, March 28 - Syracuse Crunch
- Robinson Signs SPC, Reassigned To Elmira - Bridgeport Islanders
- Griffins Shuffle Defensemen - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Penguins Fall to Syracuse, 4-2 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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