Rivermen and Arby's Team Up This Wednesday
Published on October 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (October 10, 2008) - Director of Community Relations/Game Operations Lisa Broadhurst announced today that center Julian Talbot and right wing Eric Neilson will appear at Arby's, on North Allen Road (next to the Super Wal-Mart) in Peoria, from 6-7pm on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Talbot and Neilson will be on hand for autographs and will mingle with patrons, who will have the chance to win a signed Rivermen jersey or a signed hockey stick. Wednesday will be the first of five visits to area Arby's throughout the season, and fans will have the opportunity to win these great prizes at each event. The next Arby's appearance for the Rivermen will be held on Nov. 24 on E. Court Street in Pekin.
The Rivermen and Arby's have also teamed up to offer a Family Four-Pack. Fans can purchase four upper bowl center tickets and four Arby's combo meals (sandwich, fries and drink) all for only $60 ($90 VALUE!). Family Four-Packs, and tickets to all Rivermen home games, can be purchased at the Peoria Civic Center box office.
On Saturday, October 11, the Rivermen face off against the Iowa Chops in their home opener; it's the back end of a home-and-home set between the clubs. It is Heritage Bank Magnet Schedule Night for the first 5,000 fans, and one lucky fan will win a Frigidaire Refrigerator, courtesy of the UFS Downtown Outlet Center, on which to put their magnet.
Fans can also enjoy a pre-game tailgate event - "Smoke The Chops!" - just outside the Jefferson Street entrance of Carver Arena from 5:30-7:00 p.m. It is presented by Alwan & Sons Meat Company, Anheuser-Busch, Brewers Distributing, Coca-Cola and Centerplate.
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