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Plymouth Whalers Go Green Friday In Recycling Effort Vs. Mississauga

February 15, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Plymouth Whalers News Release


PLYMOUTH, MI -- When the Ontario Hockey League's Plymouth Whalers are hosting the Mississauga St. Michael's Major on Friday at 7:05pm at Compuware Arena, they'll also be working on a recycling campaign to assist American men and women in action and children and their families in need.

The Whalers - along with Plymouth flagship station 88.1FM WSDP "The Escape" - are asking fans to donate used cell phones to Friday's game against Mississauga. The cell phones will be donated to American soldiers deployed around the World and to families and their children involved with Friends of Jaclyn.

The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that improves the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their families. FOJ matches a child with a college or high school sports team based on geographic location. The child becomes the guest of honor at games and receives supportive text messages, emails and phone calls.

The Whalers adopted Johnny and Aidan Muller and family through the Friends of Jaclyn. Johnny Muller has had brain tumors since he was two-years-old, but is now a regular with his family at Whalers games. Ironically, Plymouth went on a seven-game winning streak when the Muller family started coming to games and is now 9-2-0-1 since Muller's first game on Jan. 16.

"It's great to have Johnny and his younger brother Aidan around us as we keep winning, it's as if they are our little luck charms," said Whalers forward Ryan Hayes. "Myself and all the boys love having them around us even after the games. We have all grown to know each other, which is great, not only for Johnny, but for us and the organization as well. Not many (of the players) understood what we were doing at first by taking in Johnny, but the team has come together and realized what it means to the family as well as Johnny to be around a team-like atmosphere."

The Whalers and WSDP are working with the organization Cell Phones for Soldiers - www.cellphoneforsoldiers.com - and their campaign "Helping Heroes Home". Qualifying phones are refurbished and given to requesting soldiers along with a month of calling time. Other donated phones will either be recycled or used to fund the charity's free calling-card program for troops overseas.

Fans donating used cell phones to Friday's game will have the opportunity to win one of three $100 Music Download cards. In addition, fans will receive a free Plymouth Whalers ringtone card. The Whalers will be offering unique, distinct ringtones, featuring Whalers goal calls from actual broadcasts and public address announcements of specific players.

Friday's game is another Farmer's Insurance Group $5 Friday. Sections 115-120 of Compuware Arena are offered for $5 during all Friday home games. More and more fans are taking advantage of the opportunity to stretch their entertainment budget with this outstanding value.

After Friday's game, the Whalers are back home Saturday to host Sarnia at 7:05pm Compuware Arena. Both games will be broadcast on 88.1FM WSDP starting at 6:50pm on Friday and Saturday.

For information on Whalers ticket packages, including the Bob Evans' Great Save 4 for $44 Pack, or to plan a group event, visit plymouthwhalers.com or call 734-453-8400.

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