State of the Union- A Look Back at February
Published on February 29, 2016 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
This past Saturday (2/27) was an historic night for the Green Bay Gamblers. A sellout crowd of 8,397 tossed a record 7,052 bears at the team's 17th Annual Teddy Bear Toss.
All bears collected are given to the Pediatric Care units at Aurora BayCare and charities that focus on the family. The capacity crowd was the second largest in team history.
In February, the Gamblers continued their winning ways posting a record of 5-1-2. Overall, the team owns the third best record in the 17-team USHL with a mark of 27-13-6. The Anderson Cup, given to the regular season champion, is within reach, as the Gamblers trail first place Cedar Rapids by just five points.
February was also a month of huge crowds. Nearly 25,000 fans made their way through the Resch Center turn-styles for the five Gambler home games. Overall, the Gamblers rank 2nd in the league in attendance, drawing 81,591 (Per Game Average: 3,547) to their 23 home games.
On Saturday, March 5, the Gamblers are changing their name to the Green Bay Cheese. The team will be wearing special edition cheese themed jerseys, game socks and player names will be changed to various types of cheese. For the first time in Resch Center history, fresh cheese curds will be available at concession stands. A running total will be kept on how many pounds of cheese curds are consumed. The goal is a ton! Promotions throughout the game will also focus on cheese.
The Gamblers are also home on Friday, March 4, Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. For a list of promotions log onto the team's website at www.gamblershockey.com Away from the ice the Gamblers are hosting a Celebrity Waiter Dinner at Grazies on Tuesday, March 15 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The players will serve as the waiters with all tips being donated to the American Heart Association.
United States Hockey League Stories from February 29, 2016
- Veterans Added for Playoff Push - Waterloo Black Hawks
- Caps Acquire Robert, Moise from Black Hawks - Madison Capitols
- March 11 Specialty Jerseys Unveiled - Fargo Force
- State of the Union- A Look Back at February - Green Bay Gamblers
- Smirnov Named CCM Forward of the Week - Fargo Force
- Lavigne Takes Weekly Honor - Bloomington Thunder
- Ryczek Rises to Occasion - Waterloo Black Hawks
- USHL Names CCM Players of the Week - USHL
- Gamblers Spend Morning Handing out Bears - Green Bay Gamblers
- Tri-City Storm in Sole Possession of First Thanks in Part to Kielly and Limoges - Tri-City Storm
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