River Rats Get Back to "Work"

February 23, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats today announced that the club will officially unveil their 2008-09 specialty jerseys at the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. The jerseys will be worn and auctioned off to fans following the club's game against the Philadelphia Phantoms on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. with all proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

River Rats assistant captains Pat Dwyer and Dwight Helminen will be at the local Ronald McDonald House on Lake Avenue in Albany from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. They will bake cookies and brownies with the children and showcase the jerseys, which will once again feature McDonald's primary colors of red and yellow. The third annual jersey auction will begin approximately ten minutes after the game and the fan with the winning bid on each jersey will be invited on to the ice to receive it from the River Rats player who wore it during the game.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, Inc. provides comfort, support and respite for families of seriously ill children in a compassionate and home-like environment through the operation of the Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald House Family Room in the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center. In addition, Ronald McDonald House Charities operates The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with St. Peter's Health Care Services and also awards grants to program in the community that enhance the lives of children. The Ronald McDonald regional chapter supports a house on Lake Avenue in Albany, just blocks from the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center.

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The River Rats begin a three-game road trip this week on Wednesday, February 25th as they travel to Connecticut for a 7:00 pm face off with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Arena at Harbor Yard. Albany's next home game is scheduled for Sunday, March 1st against the Norfolk Admirals; a 5:00 pm face off at the Times Union Center.

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.



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