"Rex" and Falcons ready for dogfight
December 22, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
The Amtrak Battle of the 99 is on! Your Fresno Falcons host the first place Stockton Thunder tonight at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center in a Pacific Division Showdown! The Falcons are the defending Pacific Division Champions and are currently six points behind the First Place Stockton Thunder. The Falcons face off against Stockton four times in the next ten days.
The Falcons are proud to welcome "Rex" the dog to TONIGHT'S game to drop the ceremonial first puck on behalf of the supporters from Animal Rescue of Fresno (A.R.F.) The Falcons are celebrating A.R.F. Night at the Save Mart Center and the Fresno County Sheriffs Department's K-9 group will be represented by Deputy Ivan Janssens and his K9 partner, "Rex". This will mark the first time this season that a dog has dropped the first puck. (for more information on the Fresno County Sheriff's Department K-9 group please call Sgt. Golden(559) 292-1138 Desk, (559) 292-1104 Office) Falcons leading goal scorer John Morlang, (14 goals) will sign autographs following TONIGHT'S game. John's wife Laura Morlang is a Volunteer for A.R.F. and they will be joined by their dog "Daisy" to meet and greet the fans after the game. For more information on Animal Rescue of Fresno (559-225-5715) please read below.
ATTENTION ALL KIDS! JOIN THE FALCONS FOR A HOLIDAY CAROLING PARTY ON THE ICE DURING THE FIRST INTERMISSION TONIGHT! JOIN LOCAL SINGER AND STARBUCK's EMPLOYEE OLIVIA MAY, ALONG WITH SANTA CLAUS AND THE FALCONS PROMOTIONS TEAM FOR THIS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. The Fresno Falcons salute Starbuck's District 539 "Ribbons for Kids Drive" Benefiting Children's Hospital of Central California. There will be several Starbuck's gift baskets being raffled off throughout the game courtesy of Starbuck's District 539. ALL KIDS TICKETS AND STUDENT TICKETS FOR TONIGHT'S GAME AGAINST STOCKTON ARE HALF PRICE! Tickets are on sale at the Save Mart Center and Ticketmaster. For more information call 485-PUCK!
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