RoadRunners Host "Recess With The RoadRunners" March 4
February 28, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL will host their second annual "Recess with the RoadRunners" from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at US Airways Center.
With over 1,200 school-children Valley wide expected to participate, "Recess with the RoadRunners" will educate students about the sport of hockey, plus tie together a variety of subjects including math, geography, science, and physical education into a special one-hour lesson.
Students will also have the opportunity to watch a RoadRunners practice live from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and meet the players and coaches following practice.
Tickets are still available for "Recess with the RoadRunners". Admission is $5 and includes a ticket to the RoadRunners game on March 6 against the Bakersfield Condors along with a free RoadRunners foam finger and a free autographed school day diploma. If you're school is interested in participating or for more information, contact Bob Hamer at (602) 379-7527.
The RoadRunners will celebrate their past at 7:11 p.m. Friday at US Airways Center when they host "Turn Back the Clock Night" against the Alaska Aces. Scheduled to appear during a special second intermission ceremony are forwards Jeff Shevalier (1994-97), Mike Vukonich (1991-94), Shawn McCosh (1991-93), Ed Kastelic (1992-93), Brad McCaughey (1992-93), Bob Charlebois (1967-71), and Barry Potomski (1994-97), and defensemen Rob Cowie (1994-96), Darren Veitch (1995-96), Bobby Jay (1993-94), and Jim Niekamp (1974-78).
The club will also pay tribute to former RoadRunners' forward Tim Breslin who lost his battle with cancer and passed away on Feb. 9, 2005 at the age of 37. Breslin skated with the RoadRunners from 1991-94.
In addition to the festivities, the band "Stream" will perform live throughout the game.
The first 1,000 fans will receive a RoadRunners' rally towel presented by Dr. Michael Zacher, the "Official Team Dentist" of the Phoenix RoadRunners.
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center at 7:11 p.m. tonight to open a three-game series with the Alaska Aces.
Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online at ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2007-08 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
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