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Rivermen Announce Christian Concert, Entire Promotional Calendar

September 9, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Peoria, Ill. (September 9, 2004) – President/General Manager Bart Rogers of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that the team will host a post-game Christian concert, presented by Berean Bookstore, on Saturday, December 11 with ZOEgirl and Tree63 performing. The team has also released the entire promotional schedule for the 2004-2005 season, which includes a second, to-be-announced Christian concert on March 5 along with Circle K Team Photo Night (first 6,000 fans).

ZOEgirl, whose musical focus is the exploration of difficult issues facing today's teenage girls, is supporting its fourth release in four years with Different Kind of FREE. The Sparrow Records recording artists have tackled culturally pervasive themes such as self-esteem, eating disorders, suicide, and teen sex, striking a powerful chord with a vulnerable generation, while selling more than one million career units to date. Over their tenure as a group, ZOEgirl has also engaged in international mission trips to Ecuador and Venezuela, including street ministry, community outreach and orphanage visits.

Tree63, formed in South Africa eight years ago and supporting their third project – The Answer to the Question, will perform as the opening act for ZOEgirl. The band received a Dove Award for their self-titled debut album in 1999.

There is a $5 up charge on all regular-priced tickets for all post-game concert nights. WPPY 98.5 FM (Hope – Today's Christian Music) is the exclusive media partner for the concert.

Rogers said Christian concerts have consistently developed large audiences over the past seasons.

"We're excited to be able to make it happen with two Christian concerts this year," Rogers said. "We've found that many of our loyal hockey fans, area Christian youth groups, churches and other organizations really enjoy the popular Christian acts we're able to bring to the table. We're confident ZOEgirl and Tree63 are going to put on a first class show along with our March 5 group."

The Rivermen will open their season and promotional schedule on Friday, October 22 against the archrival Dayton Bombers by giving away 5,000 Rivermen Magnet Schedules, courtesy of Stanley Steemer.

The following Friday, November 5 will be the first of 12 Sprite, Pibb Xtra and Barq's Root Beer Finally Fridays. Fans will receive a "Buy One, Get One Free" ticket offer when they present a Sprite, Pibb Xtra or Barq's Root Beer can at the Carver Arena box office.

Other Finally Friday dates include: November 26, December 3, December 17, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4 and March 25.

Nesquik Nights will take place on each of the team's eight weeknight games, excluding Fridays, throughout the season. Fans will receive $2 off an Upper Bowl ticket when they present a UPC from a Nesquik bottle or the bottle itself at the Carver Arena Box Office. Nights include: Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day); Tuesday, December 28; Wednesday, December 29; Tuesday, February 15; Thursday, February 24; Tuesday, March 8; Tuesday, March 22; and Wednesday, March 23.

The first 6,000 fans will receive a Rivermen calendar on Saturday, October 30. It is also OSF Health Plan and Girl Scout Night. An additional Girl Scout Night is scheduled for Saturday, February 19.

On four nights throughout the season – Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving); Friday, November 26; Friday, February 25; and Saturday, February 26 – Claude Scott, "The Happy Trumpeter," will entertain Rivermen fans with his zany, in-crowd antics.

Five specialty jerseys will be game-worn and auctioned off throughout the 2004-2005 campaign. The first will take place on Boy Scout Night on Saturday, November 20. The Rivermen will wear special Boy Scout-themed jerseys, which will be auctioned off to benefit the W.D. Boyce Council – the Peoria area Boy Scouts of America. An additional Boy Scout Night is slated for Friday, February 26.

The team will wear special Christmas-themed jerseys on Friday, December 17 that will be auctioned off to benefit the Children's Hospital of Illinois. The team will don Valentine's Day-themed jerseys on Friday, February 11, which marks the team's third annual "Wedding on Ice" Night. The proceeds from the post-game jersey auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

American Flag and Disco-themed jerseys will be new additions to the mix this season. On Thursday, February 24, the team will wear the American Flag jerseys in honor of the Armed Forces. On Friday, March 4, the team will wear the Disco Night jerseys, which will be auctioned off to benefit Children & Family Services. The night will conclude with a post-game concert featuring Jamsammich.

On Thanksgiving Day, the Rivermen will offer half-price Upper Bowl tickets and encourage fans to bring coats to the game for the Salvation Army "Coats for Kids" campaign. On Friday, December 17, the team will once again host its annual U.S. Marines Corps "Toys for Tots" Holiday Drive.

Peoria Journal Star/Insight Media Family Days return for four Sunday dates. Upper Bowl tickets are $2 for Kids 12 and under, Kids Meals are available for $2.50 and include a hot dog, chips, soda and a Rivermen collectable item (available in the first 1,000 meals). Special cartoon characters will also be on hand each Sunday. It is presented by the Peoria Journal Star, Insight Media, Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips, Little Caesar's Pizza, Coca-Cola, Raber Packing Company and Regent Broadcasting of Peoria.

On Sunday, December 5, Arnold of Hey Arnold! will appear courtesy of Nickelodeon. On Sunday, January 23, Angelica Pickles of the Rugrats will appear courtesy of Nickelodeon. On Sunday, February 13, Scooby-Doo & Shaggy will appear courtesy of the Cartoon Network. And on Sunday, March 6, Dora the Explorer will appear courtesy of Nickelodeon.

On Saturday, November 5, Spider Man will appear courtesy of Marvel Comics.

In addition to Stanley Steemer magnet schedules at the Home Opener and Rivermen calendars on Saturday, October 30, the team will give away CEFCU Trevor Baker wobblers (sponsored by WMBD-TV) to the first 2,500 fans on Saturday, January 15. Caterpillar will present a to-be-determined giveaway night (sponsored by WEEK-TV) on Saturday, January 29, and OSF – St. Francis Medical Center/Children's Hospital of Illinois will give away Rivermen Duffle Bags (sponsored by WMBD-TV) to the first 2,500 fans.

There will be four Kaufman Wellness Center Nights throughout the season. Fans will have the opportunity to receive a free spinal check and a 15-minute back massage in exchange for making a donation to the Children's Hospital of Illinois. Nights include: Sunday, December 5; Saturday, January 29; Saturday, February 26; and Saturday, April 9.

The Cutting Edge Salon in Morton will again present "Haircuts for Charity" on Saturday, November 20 and Saturday, March 26. Fans will receive free haircuts in exchange for making a donation to the Children's Hospital of Illinois.

Tuesday, February 15; Tuesday, March 8; and Tuesday, March 22 are potential dates for hosting NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers.

There will be five Bud Light "Tuesday Night Out with the Rivermen" promotion nights held at Peoria area bar/restaurants throughout the season. Dates include: November 9, December 14, January 18, February 8 and March 1.

There will also be a Toy Drive (Saturday, November 6) and a Clothes Drive (Saturday, February 26) to benefit Goodwill Industries.

On Saturday, April 9 (the regular season-ending contest), the team will host the annual Ashley Furniture/UFS/Ralph Rashid Fan Appreciation Night. Fans can register to win a free room of furniture from Ashley Furniture on the Rivermen Web site (www.rivermen.net). There will be various giveaways, totaling more than $75,000 in prizes, from Rivermen corporate partners throughout the course of the game.

Regent Broadcasting is "The Official Peoria Rivermen Promotional Partner."

The Peoria Rivermen are a proud affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and a member of the ECHL – America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Rivermen open their ninth season in the 27-team league on Friday, October 22, 2004, when they host the archrival Dayton Bombers at Carver Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Season ticket packages for 2004-2005 are available by calling the Rivermen at 309.676.1040.

2004-2005 Rivermen Promotional Calendar

Date Day Time Opponent Promotion TV Radio Print

OCTOBER

22 FRI 7:30 Dayton "Opening Night" Stanley Steemer Magnet Schedules – First 5,000 Fans ALL ALL

30 SAT 7:00 Dayton Rivermen Calendar Night – First 6,000 Fans WMBD WGLO

OSF Health Plan Night – Girl Scout Night

NOVEMBER

5 FRI 7:30 Atlantic City Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

Appearance by Spiderman – Marvel Comics

Greek Night – Fraternities and Sororities Night

6 SAT 7:00 Atlantic City Survive the Drive – Group Night WGLO

Goodwill Toy Drive

9 TUE Tuesday Night Out with the Rivermen – Bud Light Promotion

20 SAT 7:00 Toledo Boy Scout Night WGLO

Boy Scout Jerseys worn by team and auctioned off following game

Proceeds Benefit the WD Boy Scout Council

Cutting Edge Salon of Morton – "Haircuts for Charity"

25 THUR 7:30 Reading "Thanksgiving Day" RC/HOPE

Appearance by Claude Scott, The Happy Trumpeter

26 FRI 7:30 Reading Salvation Army "Coats for Kids" 99X

Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight

Appearance by Claude Scott, The Happy Trumpeter

DECEMBER

3 FRI 7:30 Wheeling Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

Stanley Steemer/Youth Soccer Night

5 SUN 3:00 Wheeling Peoria Journal Star Kids Day – UB Tix $2 for Kids 12 & under Insight RC/HOPE PJ Star

Appearance by "Arnold" of Hey Arnold, courtesy Nickelodeon

Kaufman Wellness Center Night

11 SAT 6:00 Dayton Church Night – Post-game Christian Concert with ZOEgirl/Tree63 HOPE

14 TUE 7:00 Tuesday Night out with the Rivermen – Bud Light Promotion

17 FRI 7:30 Toledo Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

Toys for Tots Holiday Drive – Christmas Jerseys (worn by team with post-game auction); proceeds Benefit Children's Hospital of Illinois

Laborers Night

28 TUE 7:00 Fresno Post-Christmas Ticket Promotion RC/HOPE

29 WED 7:00 Fresno Post-Christmas Ticket Promotion RC/HOPE

JANUARY

14 FRI 7:30 Trenton Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

Fitness/Health Awareness Night

15 SAT 8:00 Trenton CEFCU Trevor Baker Wobbler – First 2,500 Fans WMBD WGLO

Guns and Hoses Night – Police/Firefighter Group Night

18 TUE Tuesday Night out with the Rivermen – Bud Light Promotion

21 FRI 7:30 Atlantic City Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

County and State Government Service Night

23 SUN 3:00 Atlantic City Peoria Journal Star Kids Day – UB Tix $2 for Kids 12 & under Insight RC/HOPE PJ Star

Appearance by Angelica from the Rugrats, courtesy of Nickelodeon

28 FRI 7:30 San Diego Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

29 SAT 8:00 Toledo Caterpillar Night Giveaway Night WEEK WGLO

Kaufman Wellness Center Night

FEBRUARY

8 TUE Tuesday Night out with the Rivermen – Bud Light Promotion

11 FRI 7:30 Dayton "Wedding On Ice" – Valentine's Day Jerseys; Make A Wish Day 99X

Proceeds Benefit the Make A Wish Foundation

Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight

13 SUN 3:00 Johnstown Peoria Journal Star Kids Day – All UB Tickets $2 (Kids 12 & under) Insight RC/HOPE PJ Star

Appearance by Scooby Doo, courtesy of the Cartoon Network

15 TUE 7:00 Johnstown Possible NASCAR DRIVER RC/HOPE

18 FRI 7:30 Alaska Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

19 SAT 7:00 Alaska Girl Scout Night WGLO

24 THUR 7:00 Alaska FLAG DAY – Flag Jerseys worn by Team RC/HOPE

Patriotic Night – Armed Forces Appreciation Night

25 FRI 7:30 Reading Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

Greek Night – Fraternities and Sororities Night

Appearance by Claude Scott, The Happy Trumpeter

26 SAT 7:00 Reading Boy Scout Night WGLO

Appearance by Claude Scott, The Happy Trumpeter

Five Star Water Night – Free One Year Supply of Water

Goodwill Clothes Drive

Kaufman Wellness Center Night

MARCH

1 TUE Tuesday Night out with the Rivermen – Bud Light Promotion

4 FRI 7:30 Toledo Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Buy One, Get One Free UB Tix Insight 99X

Disco Night with the Rivermen – Specialty Jerseys worn by the team

Proceeds Benefit Children Family Services

Post-game Concert with Jamsammich

5 SAT 7:00 Toledo BP/Macs Team Photo Night – First 6,000 Fans Insight WGLO

Church Night – Jars of Clay Post-game Concert

6 SUN 3:00 Trenton Peoria Journal Star Kids Day – All UB Tickets $2 (Kids 12 & under) Insight RC/HOPE PJ Star

Appearance By Dora the Explorer, courtesy of Nickelodeon

8 TUE 7:00 Trenton Possible NASCAR DRIVER RC/HOPE

22 TUE 7:00 Johnstown Possible NASCAR DRIVER RC/HOPE

23 WED 11:30 Johnstown Education Day – Focus on Canada and Sports, $4.00 UB Tix (Schools) RC/HOPE

25 FRI 7:30 Wheeling Sprite/Pibb Xtra/Barq's Finally Friday – Half Price Upper Bowl Tix 99X

26 SAT 7:00 Wheeling OSF/CHOI Duffle Bag Night – First 2,500 Fans WMBD WGLO

Cutting Edge "Haircuts For Charity" Night

APRIL

9 SAT 7:00 Dayton Ralph Rashid/UFS/Ashley Furniture Fan Appreciation Night WGLO

Pack The House – Attendance Record Breaking Attempt

Kaufman Wellness Center Night

22 Goodwill Veterans Home Fundraiser – Peoria Civic Center

Media Sponsor Key: Insight=Insight Communications; 99X=99.9 FM, 99X Rocks!; WGLO=95.5 GLO; Hope=Hope 98.5 FM, 101.1 FM; RC=97.3 FM River Country

* All Promotional Nights Subject to Change

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