River Rats Announce 2008-09 Promotional Schedule

October 15, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats released today the club's promotional schedule for the 2008-09 American Hockey League season. Fans are directed to visit the club's website www.albanyriverrats.com as new items and promotional events are added to the schedule.

Included on the River Rats' 2008-09 promotional schedule are traditional fan favorites including post-game autograph sessions, team photo giveaway, Ronald McDonald House Charity Jersey Auction and Kids Club Skate with Players. The Total Tan Ice Mice return and will be an even bigger part of the game entertainment mixing in the crowd and providing exciting routines throughout the season.

Season-long promotions will feature the long-awaited return of the Wendy's Chili Goal where all ticket holders in attendance receive a free cup of chili with any purchase when the River Rats score three or more goals in the game. Fans may also take advantage of the new offer from Fuddruckers on Wolf Road. Just bring your game ticket to Fuddruckers for a Buy One, Get One Free Combo Meal Deal. Fans may also use their Price Chopper ADvantage card for a $2 discount on any ticket purchased at the Times Union Center Box Office.

The River Rats and Getty/Lukoil Petroleum are excited to bring back the Getty Frequent Buyer Card Program for the 2008-09 hockey season. Get your frequent buyer card stamped every time you fill up your gas tank at a participating Getty or Lukoil location. After five (5) fill-ups, just bring your completed card to the team store at the Times Union Center and receive a coupon good for one FREE adult ticket to a future River Rats home game and $2.00 off your next Getty or Lukoil gasoline purchase!

The Pearl Street Public House, located across the street from the Times Union Center, is the place to be before and after the game. Fans will be able to show their tickets on any River Rats game day to receive a 10% discount off their bill. The Pearl Street Public House will also be this year's host of the River Rats Official Post-Game Party!

River Rats 2008-09 Promotional Schedule

Saturday, October 11 vs. Bridgeport Magnetic Schedule Giveaway

Post-Game Autograph Session

Saturday, October 25 vs. Philadelphia Goggle Giveaway courtesy of the

American Chemical Society

Friday, October 31 vs. Hershey A Rowdy-ween Spooktacular

Friday, November 7 vs. Hershey Total Tan/Change is Good Night

Saturday, November 8 vs. Providence Getty/Lukoil Travel Mug Night

Friday, November 21 vs. Syracuse My4 WWE Smackdown Night

Saturday, November 29 vs. Syracuse Post-Game Autograph Session

Friday, December 5 vs. Norfolk Teddy Bear Toss

Saturday, December 13 vs. Binghamton Home Improvement Night

Saturday, December 27 vs. Rochester Superhero Saturday Night

Friday, January 2 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton New Year's Resolution Night

Saturday, January 3 vs. Bridgeport Kids Club Post-Game Skate with the players

Saturday, January 17 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Total Events Concourse Carnival

Friday, January 23 vs. Binghamton Car Care Night

Saturday, January 24 vs. Rochester Guys Night Out Presented By S&K Menswear

Miss "Total Tan" Contest/ Poster Giveaway

Saturday, February 14 vs. Lowell Special Appearance By Spongebob Squarepants

Monday, February 16 vs. Manchester Rowdy's Sweet 16 Party

Friday, February 20 vs. Bridgeport Legacy Banks Zamboni Bank Giveaway

Sunday, February 22 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Post-Game Autograph Session

Saturday, March 14 vs. Lowell Guinness Record Breaker Night/Scout Sleepover

Sunday, March 22 vs. Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Charity Jersey Auction

Friday, Saturday March 28-29 Go Green Weekend

Saturday, April 11 vs. Binghamton Fan Appreciation Night featuring Dora The Explorer

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Next up for Albany is a match up with the Worcester Sharks on Friday, October 17th at 7:30 pm at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, NY. River Rats flex ticket packages and individual game tickets are on sale now at the River Rats office and the Times Union Center Box Office. For more information please contact the Albany River Rats at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyriverrats.com.

The Albany River Rats, currently in their 16th season as a member of the American Hockey League, are owned and operated by Capital District Sports, Inc. and serve as the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes.



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