Salmon Kings And The Greater Victoria Public Library Team Up To Support Literacy
November 18, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release
The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that they are once again teaming up with the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) to encourage family literacy throughout the 2009-10 season. Player and mascot appearances will happen during the season, and children will be able to obtain a free ticket voucher through the GVPL website.
The Salmon Kings and Marty the Marmot will be making two special visits to GVPL branches throughout the year, beginning with a Wednesday, November 25th appearance at the Saanich Centennial Branch from 4 - 5 p.m. Children are invited to share stories and read with Salmon Kings players and Marty the Marmot! For information as it becomes available on future visits, visit www.salmonkings.com or www.gvpl.ca. To register, call 250-477-9030.
Kids aged 3-11 years old can earn a free child's ticket voucher during the 2009-10 season by using their library card online at www.gvpl.ca. The vouchers may be redeemed at anytime during the 2009-10 regular season The Salmon Kings are also offering parents and legal guardians the chance to purchase a discounted ticket of $14 when redeeming a child's free ticket voucher!
GVPL will also host a table at selected Salmon Kings home games. Visit the GVPL table to receive a Salmon Kings autograph card or to find out more information about the library visits and free ticket vouchers.
The Salmon Kings are currently on the road for three games in Idaho against the Steelheads. The first game goes tonight with the final two games on Friday and Saturday. All games go at 6:10 PT. Victoria returns home to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre to face the Ontario Reign for a two-game set with matches on Friday, November 27th, and Saturday, November 28th. Puck drop for both games is 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from November 18, 2009
- Steelheads Fall To Victoria 5-3 - Idaho Steelheads
- Reading Railroads Everblades 5-3 - Florida Everblades
- Cyclones Drop 4-2 Verdict To Trenton - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Unbeaten Streak Comes To An End In 7-0 Loss To Checkers - South Carolina Stingrays
- Checkers Power Play Drowns Stingrays - Charlotte Checkers
- Stefanishion In Peoria Lineup, Aces Headed To Bakersfield - Alaska Aces
- Sharp Recalled By The Ducks, Donally Assigned To Condors - Bakersfield Condors
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Chiefs Announce Upcoming Promotions - Johnstown Chiefs
- Salmon Kings And The Greater Victoria Public Library Team Up To Support Literacy - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Condors Take Down Ontario In A Shootout - Bakersfield Condors
- Reign Falls To Condors In Shootout, 4-3 - Ontario Reign
- K-Wings Cleaver Loaned To Hershey - Kalamazoo Wings
- Cyclones, Penalties Doom Devils, 3-1 - Trenton Devils
- 90s Night This Friday - Charlotte Checkers
- Chiefs Trade For Couch - Johnstown Chiefs
- Couch Traded To Johnstown For Future Consideration - Atlanta Gladiators
- Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays Travel To Charlotte To Battle Checkers Tonight - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - ECHL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Victoria Salmon Kings Stories
- Royals' Pink In The Rink Almost Sold Out
- Former Salmon Kings' General Manager & Head Coach Named to Winnipeg Jets' AHL Staff
- Salmon Kings Withdraw from ECHL
- Salmon Kings' Season Ends with Game 4 Loss
- Alaska takes 3-0 series lead with 6-2 victory over Victoria
