SeaWolves update
May 21, 2004 - Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
HOT HOT HOT...14 out of 15 and still in first place! There have been a few injuries and several roster moves, but the SeaWolves continue to get great starting pitching and timely hitting to extend their lead in the Southern Division to 4.5 games. To read more about the SeaWolves recent streak, head to www.seawolves.com
Upcoming Promotions: The 'Wolves return back home on Tuesday, May 25th 2004 at 6:35 PM vs. the Akron Aeros. Anyone interested in getting a 2 FREE tickets to this game should head to any area McDonald's restaurant over the weekend (no purchase is necessary). Every Tuesday is Family Night which brings with it $1 slices of Domino's Pizza and $1 fountain Pepsi products. Captain Magic wil be on hand to juggle and perform street magic to entertain all fans as well.
- Thursday, May 27th - The first 1,000 kids 14 and under will receive Erie SeaWolves Replica Jerseys courtesy of Pepsi. These jerseys will be handed out at the main gates, starting with the Seaon Ticket Holder gate at 5:50 PM. Main gates open at 6 PM.
- Friday, May 28th - The SeaWolves will be having a postgame Fireworks display presented by Giant Eagle. After the display, head down to Sullivan's for a post game party!
- Saturday, May 29th - Daffy Duck flies into Jerry Uht Park to visit with all of the SeaWolves fans. There will be plenty of photo opportunities with this classic Loony Tunes character! After the game, all kids have the chance to run the bases like a pro!
- Monday, May 31th - Memorial Day Buck Day! at 1:05 PM the SeaWolves end their 7 game homestand with a matinee on this National Holiday vs. the Norwich Navigators.
Online tickets! The SeaWolves have revamped the online ticket purchasing system...check it out at www.seawolves.com! Fans can now select any of the Uht's great seat locations for any of the remaining SeaWolves games. After purchasing, your tickets will be held at the WILL CALL window at Jerry Uht Park on the day of your selected game. Simply show your ID to the attendant and never wait in another ticket line again!
Infante Filling in Nicely: Former SeaWolves shortstop Omar Infante is on fire with the Tigers since he took the place of injured second baseman Fernando Vina. Fore more news on former SeaWolves players, statistics, MLB standings and Tigers news check out www.detroittigers.com.
Eastern League All Star Game - At this pace, every SeaWolves player will be at the Eastern League All Star game in Bowie, Maryland on July 14th. Well maybe not, but at least take a summer trip to the Washington, DC area anyway and catch tomorrow's major leaguers up close at the Eastern League All-Star Game! Stars from every team face off in the League classic. A spectacular fireworks display will follow the game! Tickets can be purchased at 301-464-4865 or online at www.baysox.com. See you there!
Come Fly With Me...The Erie SeaWolves plan to provide fans with a many great promotions this summer. Among them will be the chance to win 2 round trip tickets anywhere in the continental US and Canada from Delta Airlines! The winner will be the person or persons wearing SeaWolves gear at the most exotic location around the world! So when you are on that romantic honeymoon in Paris, make sure to wear the SeaWolves lid to the Eiffel tower tour. Pictures will be displayed on the Howlers Website and in the stadium concourse as well. The winner will be chosen by the SeaWolves staff based on various factors such as distance traveled, creativity, etc... (winners may be asked to authenticate their experiences).
Also, EXCLUSIVELY FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS, the chance to win 2 round trip tickets anywhere Delta flies in the continental US and Canada. For each game a season ticket holder attends, their name or company's name will be put in a drawing to be held at an end of the season event. See 71 games and you get 71 entries.
BOOK YOUR 2004 GROUP NOW! The Erie SeaWolves group sales department is working hard to make your company or group outing the best ever! Call 814.456.1300 and ask for Ross.
Cans for Habitat: The SeaWolves have partnered with Habitat for Humanity, a group that restores and builds homes around the World for families in need. Fans can earn a free ticket for any game when they turn in 24 empty soda or beer cans to the SeaWolves at Jerry Uht Park. We hope to collect 3.3 million empty cans by the end of the summer which will allow Habitat to build a new house in Erie! The Erie School District will participate in the can drive as well, and Pepsi and the SeaWolves are offering terrific rewards for the classroom that collects the most cans.
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