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Salmon Kings Open Home Schedule With Promotion-Packed Weekend

October 22, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today their ticketing and promotional schedule for next weekend's home-opening series versus the Ontario Reign.

Sponsored by 100.3 The Q and The Zone @ 91.3, the Salmon Kings kick-off their home schedule of the 2010-11 season with a three-game set versus the Reign on Wednesday, October 27th, Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th. The United Way has set up a special ticket offer for its members and supporters valid at all three opening weekend games. A portion of every ticket sold through this promotion will be remitted back to the United Way. Coupons are being distributed by the United Way in the week leading up to the game and can be printed at home then redeemed at the Select-Your-Tickets Box Office. Throughout the summer, the Salmon Kings handed out $5 discount coupons at various community events for any of the opening three games versus Ontario, and can also be redeemed at the box office.

The Salmon Kings are also offering a prize package for group's that attend home-opening weekend. All group leaders will be entered to win two rail seats inside the "Kings Feast Restaurant".

Throughout the duration of the weekend series, the team will be holding a silent auction for select game-worn Salmon Kings' jerseys. A special live auction will also take place following the Saturday game in the main concourse of the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, where fans will have the chance to bid on various game-worn jerseys, as well as Peter Vandermeer's navy blue jersey he wore during his introductory press conference!

Beginning on opening night and running through the 2010-11 season, the Salmon Kings will present their season ticket holders with special access to the "Kings Corner" section of the arena. All season ticket holders can enjoy early access to the building (5:30 p.m.), with the option to purchase food and beverage. Free game notes will also be available to season ticket holders inside the Kings Corner. On Friday, October 29th, King Corner members will be given their 2010-11 King Cards, which give members special discounts at various establishments throughout Greater Victoria!

Next Friday night's contest will be "Fan Appreciation Night", where the Salmon Kings will celebrate the best fans in the ECHL by giving away select prizes throughout the night, including Salmon Kings' rally towels to the first 2,500 people into the arena!

Marty the Marmot will also present a special performance for all Salmon Kings' fans during the second intermission of Saturday's contest!

The Salmon Kings head to Las Vegas this week for a two-game series versus the Wranglers on Friday, October 22nd, and Saturday, October 23rd. To watch or listen live, visit www.salmonkings.com. Victoria opens their 2010-11 home schedule at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Wednesday, October 27 when they open up a three-game set versus the Ontario Reign. For tickets call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.



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