Storm To Help Open Nutmeg State Games
Published on July 29, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, have announced the team mascot Storm will help open the 2005 Nutmeg State Games. Storm will attend Fan Fest this Sunday, July 31st between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Sound Tigers' home, Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard. Fan Fest will be followed by the opening ceremonies.
The Nutmeg State Games is a multi-sport festival of Olympic-style competition offering 23 different sports for Connecticut's amateur athletes. The Games are endorsed by the Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness, governed by the National Congress of State Games and recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the Official State Games of Connecticut. Additional information about the Nutmeg State Games is available on-line at www.nutmegstategames.org.
The Sound Tigers are committed to the community on a year-round basis, so groups, organizations, companies, etc. that are interested in having a member of the team appear at an event are invited to call 203-334-GOAL or email info@soundtigers.com.
Sound Tigers 2005-06 season tickets are on-sale now at savings of up to 25% off box-office costs with most seats available at lower prices than last year. Information regarding Sound Tigers tickets is available by calling 203-334-GOAL or logging on to www.soundtigers.com.
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