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December 9, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


What's Ahead:

The Albany River Rats continue their current seven-game homestand with a 7:00pm contest against the Springfield Falcons at Pepsi Arena on Friday night. The River Rats then take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night in a 7:00pm face-off when the STANLEY CUP visits Pepsi Arena. The Penguins (9-9-3-2, 5th East) are unbeaten in their last three games (1-0-2) after a 4-1 road victory over the Binghamton Senators on Saturday night.

Rat Bites:

RW Jiri Bicek, who ranks second on the roster with 13 (6-7-13) points, skated in his 390th game as a River Rat on Saturday night. He need five games to pass Steve Brule for second place on the all-time (394) list and another 17 games to move by the leader, current assistant coach Geordie Kinnear (406). The Albany River Rats have killed off 14 consecutive power play chances against and 25 of the last 26 to move up to ninth on home ice (88.9%) and 14th overall (86.4%). LW Joe Hulbig recorded his 200th professional point with an assist on Wednesday night against Providence.

Community Calendar:

The Albany River Rats hockey team & coaching staff will donate and deliver holiday gifts to the children of the St. Anne Institute Pre School program for the third straight year at 12:00pm. The Institute's Pre School program is designed to meet the needs of three and four year-old children whose speech, language or behavioral problems could play a part in future education failure, and is structured to ensure that the children receive the specialized care they require.

The River Rats will be busing after a Pepsi Arena practice, courtesy of Yankee Trails Bus Company, which has donated transportation for the cause. The St. Anne Institute is located at 160 North Main Avenue in Albany and can be reached at (518) 437-6500

Upcoming Promotions:

Sat., Dec 13th vs. W-B/Scranton Penguins @ 7:00pm – The Stanley Cup comes to Albany!

Don't miss your chance to see the world's most famous trophy!

All fans attending the game against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will have the opportunity to pose for pictures with the Stanley Cup on the Pepsi Arena concourse throughout the game. Arena doors open at 6:00pm and fans are invited to bring their own cameras to the game, or for a nominal fee, have their picture taken by Carlyn Studios, Inc.

Fans WILL win great Devils prizes like autographed sticks, jerseys & more!

WHERE TO FIND THE STANLEY CUP ON SATURDAY:

GlennPeter Jewelers at 1505 Route 9 in Halfmoon Plaza @ 12:00pm! The first 20 people to make a purchase of a $100 or more will receive a FREE pair of River Rats tickets!

Kemp's Hockey Company in Newton Plaza on Route 9 in Latham from 1:30-2:30pm.

Sat., Dec 27th vs. Binghamton Senators @ 7:00pm – Hang with our Rats and the RugRats!

Meet TV's RugRats Tommy and Angelica! First 2,000 fans will receive a FREE Skate Rag! Radio Disney Kids Zone with great games and prizes!

Wed., December 31st vs. Norfolk Admirals @ 4:00pm – THE FIRST NIGHT PARTY BEGINS HERE!

FREE New Year's "Rowdy" Bobblehead doll to the first 2,000 fans! River Rats/First Night Packages are just $15! (Packages include game ticket, First Night Button & Program!)



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