Sharks "Be A Leader" Program Visits East Brookfield Elementary and St. Mary's Elementary

Published on January 21, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced today that the "Be A Leader" program will visit East Brookfield Elementary School on Tuesday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. and St. Mary's Elementary School in Worcester on Thursday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. during two separate assemblies in front of over 600 children.

Announced in late September by the Worcester Sharks and the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, the "Be A Leader" program is designed to provide students between the grades of 4-6 with leadership tips to enrich their lives as well as others around them. Sharks Defenseman Dan Spang and the Sharks Mascot Finz will be present at the school assemblies along with the principle of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, Abby Williams.

Spang, a Winchester native and a Boston University graduate will take the lead at the assembly with the overall topic focused on injury prevention.

"The Sharks have gotten a great response after the initial assemblies," said Lehr. "In partnership with the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, the "Be A Leader" program will continue to help guide children to make better decisions everyday in hopes of a better future."

This exceptional "Be A Leader" program will continue to make school appearances throughout the months of January through March. The program gathers students in a large assembly format where Dan Spang, Sharks staff, and community leaders will speak to students about leadership qualities and ways to better one's life.

Each participant in the program receives one ticket to an upcoming 2007-08 regular season Sharks home game, a Dan Spang autographed tip card and a "Be A Leader" promotional item compliments of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates.

"I am thrilled to see this program in full motion," said Abby Williams, principal of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates. "I am excited about the opportunity to share my experiences with children and look forward for the "Be A Leader" program to continue its efforts throughout central Massachusetts."

For more information regarding the Worcester Sharks "Be A Leader" program, please visit the Sharks new website at www.sharksahl.com.

In hopes of improving playoff positioning, the Sharks have four crucial road games starting with a 7:05 game in Springfield on Monday. They then travel to Manchester on Wednesday, Hartford on Friday, and back to Springfield on Saturday. Worcester, Manchester, and Springfield are battling for the fourth and final Atlantic Division playoff spot.

After another road game at Philadelphia, the Sharks return to the DCU Center to face the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday, February 2 at 7:05 p.m. with the first 3,000 fans in attendance receiving a hand-signed Graham Mink Collector's Card. Fans are encouraged to come to the arena early, as Saint John's and Saint Peter-Marian will square off in the First Annual High School Hockey Classic with a 4:00 p.m. contest prior to the Sharks vs. the Monarchs. For more information on these and other promotions, or to purchase tickets, call the Sharks offices at 508-929-0500 or check out the new www.sharksahl.com. All games can be heard live on 580 WTAG, as well as online through B2 Networks, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.sharksahl.com.

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