Stanley Cup headlines Thursday's events

Published on January 18, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Corpus Christi IceRays News Release


Corpus Christi, TX - Join your Corpus Christi Rayz this Thursday afternoon at Champion Toyota on SPID from 4:00-8:00pm as the team prepares for a big weekend of home games with some special guests. Along with Rayz players and staff members, the Stanley Cup and participants from the 4th Annual Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game will be on hand Thursday afternoon at the Champion Toyota location in Corpus Christi. The Stanley Cup will then be at Friday night's Rayz game vs. the Wichita Thunder. On Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm, prior to the Rayz vs. Colorado Eagles contest, the Corpus Christi Police Department will face-off against the Corpus Christi Fire Department in the 4th Annual Guns and Hoses Charity Game at the American Bank Center. Tickets for both Rayz games and the Guns and Hoses Charity Game are available. For more information, please contact the Rayz at (361)814-PUCK.

From 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday afternoon, all of Corpus Christi is invited to stop into Champion Toyota for a number of events. Fans will be able to take pictures with the Stanley Cup Thursday afternoon, for an instant piece of sports memorabilia. While there, fans can also check out the unveiling of the uniforms for both the CC Police Department and CC Fire Department in the Guns and Hoses Charity Game. Participants from both teams will be at Champion Toyota, and tickets will be available to purchase for just $6.

Saturday's charity hockey game begins at 1:00pm at the American Bank Center and pits the best of the CCPD against the best of the CCFD in a heated rivalry. Proceeds from the game will benefit Driscoll Children's Hospital. Everyone in the Coastal Bend is encouraged to come out for Saturday's matinee game and support a great cause. Fans can also show their Guns and Hoses ticket stub and receive a $6 ticket to Saturday night's Rayz game against the defending President's Cup Champion, Colorado Eagles. Additionally, Rayz players will be available for autographs at Champion Toyota on Thursday from 4:00pm-8:00pm.

Friday Night is Champion Chevrolet Night. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive free souvenir pucks. The Rayz will also allow all fans in attendance to bring personal cameras to take pictures with the Stanley Cup at the game. The Rayz weekend continues on Saturday Night with NASCAR Night, brought to you by Andrew's Distributing and Harley Davidson Men's Night, presented by Time Warner and Classic Rock 104.5FM. Corpus Christi will welcome the defending President's Cup Champion, Colorado Eagles for the only meeting this season. The Rayz will wear special NASCAR themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to fans at the game.



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