Pioneers News

June 3, 2003 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers News Release


Team News: What a Game! The Pioneers are celebrating the first winning streak of the season after the 50-49 victory at Richmond on Saturday. Appearance News: It's the Pioneers first mid-season bye week, and the team is enjoying it in style. On Wednesday, join most of the team and dance team at a very relaxing gathering at Pocono Downs. The team will be there to enjoy the harness racing, hospitality and good food. If you are looking for something to do on Wednesday, stop in and say hello. The Pioneers will be there rain or shine (and the harness racing takes place regardless of the weather). You'll find the team outside if it's not raining -- and inside the Club Lounge if the weather doesn't cooperate. Pocono Downs has generously offered to let Pioneers fans hang with the players. $1 entry fee. Plan on making a night of the event. Reserve your spot, and enjoy $5.99 Prime Rib at the Club Lounge.

Mohegan: The Pioneers next game is at Mohegan at the recently renovated and extended Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort. The Booster Club is planning their BIG trip of the year next week June 14th-15th for the Pioneers @ Mohegan game. The cost is: 1 person $200, 2 people $150 per person, 3 people $130 per person and 4 people $115 per person. Cost includes overnight at Microtel Inn 1/2-mile from casino, transportation and ticket to the game. For more information, please e-mail the Booster Club at WBSPBC@ADELPHIA.NET.

Tuesday's at Kotsko's: Speaking of the Booster Club, each Tuesday members of the team are invited by the Booster Club to Kotsko's Tavern in Nanticoke for their after-practice meal. Head to Nanticoke, and meet with players and staff of the Pioneers.

WBRE TV-28/Pioneers Kids' Club: Join now and receive a t-shirt, code name and invitation to the WBRE TV-28 Kids' Club Lunch at Grotto Pizza on July 7th. If you would like to join the Pioneers Kids' Club, please respond to this e-mail with the words: Kids' Club in the subject line.

Important Radio Show Announcement: There is no radio show this Thursday, June 5 as it is a bye week for the team. Be sure to catch Coach Cokinos and guests for the Thursday, June 12th show.

Pioneers 2003 Yearbook/Program II: The second installment of the Pioneers program is coming out this weekend in the Sunday Voice and Scranton Times Tribune. You can get your copy in either of these papers or at any of the upcoming home games.

THE BIGGEST PROMOTION OF ALL TIME: The Pioneers, Weekender, WKRZ, Aja Salon and Day Spa, AAA Mid-Atlantic and Premiere Tanning have combined forces in an effort to find the most well-rounded, attractive, grounded and graceful woman in NEPA to be crowned Ms. Pioneer 2004. In addition to being crowned on the field during the final home game and participating in future team appearances, the winner receives oodles of prizes including: A weekend getaway from AAA Mid-Atlantic, a Day of Glamour from Aja Salon and Day Spa, free tanning from Premiere Tanning, season tickets for 2004, bonus prizes from the Weekender and WKRZ and MUCH MUCH more. If you are over 21 and interested in participating, watch for information in the next two Weekenders and listen to Jumpin' Jeff Walker on WKRZ.

Next Home Game: The next home game is Friday, June 20th vs. the Rochester Brigade. Last time the Brigade was in Wilkes-Barre, the Pioneers dominated the game, winning 58-35. Fan Fest is from 5-7 with the NFL experience interactive games, music, food and more! The giveaway item is the Weekender Pony Express Dance Calendar. Plenty of great seats are still available or ACT NOW and reserve a group (invite your work friends), and plan a full day of fun at the Pioneers game. Stop by the Arena Box Office or call Ticketmaster at (570) 693-4100 or buy tickets on-line at ticketmaster.com.



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