Playoff Implications & Commodore Perry Bobblehead Highlight Big BayHawks Weekend
April 2, 2013 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, April 2 - "Don't Give up the Ship" are the famous words on the battle flag flown by Commodore Oliver "Hazard" Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie, and that's just what the Erie BayHawks will attempt to do this weekend as they face a must-win situation in their final two regular season home games.
In order to qualify for the NBA Development League playoffs set to start next week, Erie needs two wins against the Maine Red Claws on Friday and Saturday night, combined with a Sioux Falls loss, to earn one of the two remaining spots.
Fans can also look forward to all the following promotions this weekend:
Friday, April 5 at 7pm
- The Erie Zoo will have a few creatures in the HealthAmerica Kidz Wing for children of all ages to explore.
- General Electric Credit Union Superfan "Bubba Luv" will make his final appearance of the season
Saturday, April 6 at 7pm
- First 1,000 fans receive a Commodore Perry bobblehead courtesy of Penelec
- Fan Appreciation Night giveaways throughout the game and full team post-game photos and autographs for all fans
- Season ticket holders will be selected to be introduced with the team at the start of the game and other season ticket holders will be chosen at random to win each of the BayHawks players' game worn jerseys.
Playoff pairings and the first-round playoff schedule will be announced on Sunday, April 7.
Fans can purchase tickets at the Arena box office located in the back of the Warner Theatre at 8th and French Streets, or by calling 814-452-4857.
The Erie BayHawks, presented by LECOM, are the NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knicks. The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. The BayHawks, established in 2008, play their home games at the Erie Insurance Arena and were one of the first teams in the Development League to establish a marquee partnership. The BayHawks marquee partner, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), LECOM School of Dental Medicine and LECOM School of Pharmacy offer innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, dentistry and pharmacy . From campuses in Erie, Pennsylvania, Greensburg, Pennsylvania and Bradenton, Florida, LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. LECOM physicians serve as the BayHawks medical staff, the team practices at the state-of-the-art LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center, and together the BayHawks and LECOM promote education, health and wellness throughout Erie county and the surrounding regions.
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