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River Rats to Host Armed Services Night

November 13, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


Albany N.Y. – The Albany River Rats announced today that the game on Saturday, November 22, 2003 will be Armed Services Night. Fans attending the 7:00pm contest against the Binghamton Senators are being asked to donate items that will be sent overseas to troops still fighting terrorism in Iraq.

"Our organization took notice of the dedication Mr. Forant has exhibited in gathering support," said River Rats President/CEO S. Garen Szablewski. "It is especially important at this time of year to remember those we have lost and those that are still fighting for our freedom around the world."

The team is requesting, in association with the Forant Family, that fans bring the following types of items to the game: toiletries, sunscreen, personal hygiene cleansers, mouthwash, socks, batteries, new and used magazines, books and compact discs. Donations can also be made in the form of non-perishable food items, beverages, powdered drink mixes, boxes, envelopes, stamps and bubble wrap. A more complete list of items and how to make donations is available at www.SupportOurTroopsInIraq.com.

"We never expected our website to generate this level of support," added Daniel Forant Jr. "Our family would like to thank the Albany River Rats for helping to spread the word and we are just trying to brighten the day of the many soldiers that are being forced to spend time away from their families."

All fans attending Saturday night's game will also receive a FREE team picture and can stay after the game for autograph session on the ice with all the River Rat players.

The Albany River Rats return to action this weekend with a pair of games against the Binghamton Senators. The East Division rivals will face-off on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:05pm from the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Each contest can be heard on Moon Radio AM 1160 WABY with a simulcast available on Talk 1240 AM WVKZ. All River Rats games are also available free of charge online at www.albanyriverrats.com.

The Albany River Rats, in their 11th 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 Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils.



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