Rivermen announces 2005-06 promotional schedule
September 16, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, IL (September 16, 2005) - The Peoria Rivermen, proud new primary affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, today released the team's promotional schedule for the 2005-06 American Hockey League (AHL) season. The slate of promotional dates offers fans not only a variety of give-away items and memorable experiences, but also several opportunities to purchase tickets at a discounted price.
The Rivermen home-opening game on Friday, October 7, stands as the first date on the promotional schedule. The first 5,000 fans attending that game will receive a 2005-06 Rivermen magnetic schedule, sponsored by American TV & Appliance. Games throughout the season that will feature the distribution of promotional items include:
Friday, October 7, vs. Manitoba American Magnetic Schedule Night (First 5,000 Fans)
Saturday, November 5, vs. Omaha Rivermen Calendar Night (First 5,000 Fans)
Friday, November 18, vs. Chicago Ameren Poster Night (First 5,000 Fans)
Saturday, November 26, vs. Iowa CEFCU Ice Scraper Night (First 2,500 Fans)
Friday, December 2, vs. Grand Rapids CICCU Checkbook Cover Night (First 3,000 Fans)
Saturday, December 10, vs. Milwaukee US Cellular Cap Night (First 3,000 Fans)
Saturday, January 14, vs. Omaha CEFCU Mouse Pad Night (First 2,500 Fans)
Friday, January 27, vs. Houston Illinois Air National Guard Poster Night (First 5,000 Fans)
Saturday, January 28, vs. Grand Rapids Caterpillar Fleece Blanket Night (First 2,500 Fans)
Sunday, February 26, vs. Chicago Delta Dental Plan of Illinois Toothbrush Night (First 1,500 Kids 12 and Under)
Friday, March 3, vs. Iowa Circle K Team Photo Night (First 5,000 Fans)
Saturday, March 4, vs. Milwaukee Circle K Team Photo Night (First 5,000 Fans)
Friday, April 7, vs. Chicago OSF-St. Francis Health Center/Children's Hospital of IL Hat Night (First 3,000 Fans)
In addition to the give-away nights, the Rivermen promotional schedule also includes the appearance at Carver Arena of several children's characters, such as Jimmy Neutron and Scooby Doo, and post-game concerts by Christian artists Audio Adrenaline and Jeremy Camp. The schedule concludes with UFS Ralph Rashid Fan Appreciation Night on Friday, April 14, 2006.
The Rivermen are a proud new member of the AHL. Founded in 1936, the AHL now serves as the primary development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams and will celebrate its 70th anniversary season in 2005-06.
Season tickets for the Rivermen's inaugural season as a member of the AHL are now on sale! To obtain more information or to purchase season tickets, please contact Rivermen Director of Ticket Operations Jim Small at (309) 676-1040, extension 106, or tickets@rivermen.net. Listen to the live broadcast of all Rivermen games on HOPE 98.5 (WPIA-FM).
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