Pride to play charity softball game on Tuesday

September 15, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz News Release


FLORENCE, SC – The Pee Dee Pride announced today that the team will play a benefit softball game against members of the local media on Tuesday, September 21. The game will take place at Ebenezer Softball Field in Florence, and will start at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds raised during the game will be used to purchase tickets for Opening Night for underprivileged children.

The Pride will be represented in the game by: defensmen Jan Vodrazka and Darryl Green; forwards Eric Naud and Allan Sirois; head coach Perry Florio; equipment manager Paul Camelio; general manager Jack Capuano, Jr.; director of broadcasting and media relations Joe Babik; director of sales Mike Chinich; and account executive Rick Benthall.

Media members scheduled to participate are: Rich Chrampanis and Ed Piotrowski (WPDE NewsChannel 15); Ric Garni, Brian Levitan, Ted Williams, and Curtis Graham (WBTW News 13); Scotty G and Fisher (103 X); Ed Palmer (Eagle 92.9); and T.J. (WJMX 970-AM).

In case of rain, the game will be played the following Tuesday, September 28, also at 7:00.

"This event will be a lot of fun and it is for a great cause," Pride Head Coach Perry Florio said. "Any time we can give back to the community that supports us, we're all for it. We hope to have a large turn out to raise a lot of money for these most deserving children. There is nothing better than seeing a child with a smiling face"

Opening Weekend 2004 is right around the corner! Friday, October 22, the Pride host the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the game, fans are encouraged to tailgate in the civic center parking lot, and listen to the music of local band Paradigm. All fans in attendance receive a free rally towel courtesy of Wachovia Bank. On Saturday, October 23, the Pride host the Augusta Lynx, also at 7:30. The first 2,500 fans in attendance receive a Pride magnetic schedule courtesy of SCE&G. Following the game, the Pride, in conjunction with Archadeck of the Pee Dee; BB&T; Griggs, Floyd and Grantham; and Micky Finn's present the Blue Dogs in concert.

Discounted group tickets are now available for all 36 Pride home games this season. For more information, or to reserve your tickets today, call the Pride at (843) 669-7825.



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