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Spider-Man Slinging into Spectrum Friday

December 3, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


Spider-Man, the star of Marvel Comic Books and last summer's feature film, will be making a special appearance this Friday at the Phantoms' game against the Hershey Bears. The famed superhero is all set to sign autographs and take pictures with all his fans who bring their own cameras. Blockbuster will also be giving away prizes throughout the game, including two DVD players, Spider-Man DVDs and other Spider-Man merchandise. Friday is also Greek Night, as area fraternities and sororities can purchase tickets for just $10 to use as a fund-raiser or an exciting night out.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Take part in the Phantoms' Holiday Extravaganza on Friday, Dec. 13, as the first 2,000 kids in attendance will receive a winter fleece beanie hat, courtesy of Dodge. Santa Claus is making his annual Phantoms game appearances on Dec. 13 & 20. Characters from the Wild Thornberry's will also be appearing at the Phantoms game on Friday, Dec. 20.

LITTLE & NIITTYMAKI TO EXCHANGE MASKS WITH PHANTOM OF THE OPERA STAR

In the spirit of holiday gift giving, some well-known local ‘Phantoms' will exchange the most important part of the roles they play. Ted Keegan, who stars as the ‘Phantom' in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera at Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre, will present his Phantom half-mask to Phantoms goaltenders Neil Little and Antero Niittymaki in exchange for their hockey masks this Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sovereign Bank Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J. Keegan and the goalies will also be presenting each other with their respective t-shirts and jerseys.

SANTA SACKS & GIFT CERTIFICATES ON SALE

Look no further than the Philadelphia Phantoms for your holiday shopping this year, as the team's Santa Sacks are on sale. For just $55, the Santa Sack includes two adult gift certificates, two child gift certificates and a Phantoms woven throw blanket.

Phantoms gift certificates are also offered separately. Priced at $14 for adults and $8 for children, gift certificates can be redeemed for one ticket at any regular-season Phantoms home game in 2002-03. Call 215-465-4522 or log on to www.phantomshockey.com to place your order now.

AHL ALL-STAR BALLOTING UNDER WAY

Fan balloting for the 2003 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic is under way, exclusively on the official web site of the AHL, theahl.com. Fans have the opportunity to vote for the most deserving AHL players by visiting theahl.com and completing the official AHL All-Star Fan Ballot. The players receiving the most votes by position will earn berths in the starting lineups of both the Canadian AHL All-Star team and the PlanetUSA AHL All-Star team. A committee of AHL coaches will select the remaining All-Stars, and all 28 clubs will be represented on the final rosters.

By completing the official ballot, fans will be entered to win various prizes, including the grand prize of an autographed game-worn jersey from the 2003 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic. Ten second-prize winners will each win an autographed commemorative magazine from the event, and 10 third-prize winners will receive an official 2003 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic T-shirt. Online fan balloting at theahl.com will end at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 29.

SINGLES NIGHT A SUCCESS

Singles Night at the Phantoms game on Nov. 27 was a hit, as 244 people signed up for the package through Match.com. For just $18, the singles participated in a pre-game mixer in Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant before watching the Phantoms defeat the Rochester Americans in the Match.com section. As an added bonus, the participants got to mingle with Gwen from The Bachelor during the pre-game mixer.

SAVAGE ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEEK

Center Andre Savage will be this week's guest on "Rumble with the Phantoms," which airs every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. on WNJC (1360 AM). Hosted by Tom Shaw, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every week.

NEXT PHANTOMS PLAYER CLINIC ON DEC. 9

The fifth of 10 Phantoms Player Clinics will take place on Monday, Dec. 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for members of the Sovereign Bank Flyers Skate Zone in Pennsauken, N.J. Phantoms Player Clinics are sponsored by Carrabba's Italian Grill.

FIRST JERSEY AUCTION SET FOR DEC. 20

The Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation, will hold the first jersey auction of the season on Friday, Dec. 20. The team will be wearing special Holiday jerseys during the game vs. Hershey before auctioning them off following the match in Bullies.

The Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation is dedicating all fund-raising efforts this season to the National Adoption Center, a private, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia that has found families for more than 19,000 children across the United States. In their first event of the 2002-03 campaign, the Wives raised $1,470 at the third annual player bachelor auction on Nov. 15. Fans placed bids at the Phantoms Wives table for the chance to go on a date with one of six single Phantoms players, as well as Mix 95.7 afternoon disc jockey Rick Stacy. Defenseman Wade Skolney received the highest bid at $425.

The second jersey auction will take place on Sunday, March 23 when the Phantoms wear replicas jerseys of the old Philadelphia Firebirds (1974-77 NAHL,1977-79 AHL).

NEXT CN8 TELECAST ON DEC. 20

CN8, the Comcast Network, is airing a total of 11 Phantoms games throughout the 2002-03 season, with the next telecast set for this Friday, Dec. 20 against the Hershey Bears. The CN8 broadcast team once again features Tim Saunders, Orest Kindrachuk and Mick Moninghoff.

LIVE BAND IN BULLIES EVERY FRIDAY

Stick around after every Friday home game to hear the Delaware Valley's best and brightest bands perform live inside Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant. Dance Force will be the featured entertainment this Friday, Dec. 6.

FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT UNDER WAY

Budweiser will be sponsoring a foosball tournament in Bullies before every Friday night home game this season. Two-person teams will compete from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with each winning team receiving two tickets to the Phantoms' final regular-season Friday game on April 4, so they can compete in the final round that night. The champions will win a free foosball table, as well as a Phantoms Fantasy Pack that includes game tickets, dinner in Bullies and the opportunity to watch pre-game warm-ups from the bench.

STUDENT TICKETS JUST $8 ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

College and high school students with valid student IDs can attend all Phantoms games on Wednesdays and Fridays this season for just $8.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets prices for Phantoms home games are $18, $17 and $13 for adults, and $8 for children 14 and under. The team also offers group rates, Game Plans, attractive premium area seating, birthday party and youth hockey packages, and the popular Family Value Pack. Please call the Phantoms sales office at 215-465-4522 for information, or log on to www.phantomshockey.com.



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