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Stirling Headed To All-Star Game

January 13, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies of the ECHL announced this afternoon that goaltender Scott Stirling will join teammates Sam Paolini and Brian Fahey on the Eastern Conference roster at the 2004 Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Game on January 21 in Peoria. Stirling was announced today by the ECHL as the replacement for injured Johnstown goaltender Arturs Irbe. He will be the starter for the Eastern Conference.

Stirling, 26, will be making a record third ECHL All-Star appearance and a record third start. Last season, the Hull, MA native started at 2003 ECHL All-Star Game and stopped all 11 shots he faced leading the Northern Confernce to an 8-2 win. For his efforts, Stirling was named the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player.

Stirling is currently 20-7-1 this season with a 1.69 goals against average and a .940% save percentage. He ranks first among all ECHL goaltenders in wins and goals against average, and is second in save percentage only behind Trenton's Chris Houle. Stirling has given up a paltry 14 goals in his last 11 starts, a 1.27 goals against average, and is 10-1-0 in those starts.

The 2004 Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition will be held at the 9,919-seat Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Hosted by the Peoria Rivermen and presented by the Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino, the Skills Competition will be held at 7PM on January 20 while the 12th Annual ECHL All-Star Game will be played at 7PM on January 21.

Be apart of "South Jersey's Biggest Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally" at 7:05PM Friday when the Bullies host the Trenton Titans on "Eagles Night" at Boardwalk Hall. Great seats are still available and tickets start as low as $6 dollars.

Celebrate a new tradition when "Hockey Afternoon In Atlantic City" returns on Saturday, January 17 at 2:05PM vs. the Charlotte Checkers. For more information or to order tickets, call the Bullies sales department at (609) 348-PUCK or visit our website at www.boardwalkbullies.com.

For more information on the addition of Scott Stirling to the All-Star Team, contact Dan Weiss at (609) 348-7809. For more information on South Jersey's only professional hockey team, visit www.boardwalkbullies.com.

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