Texas to Honor Military this Weekend with Stars and Stripes
Published on November 7, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
Cedar Park, TX - The Texas Stars and the Texas Stars Foundation, announced on Monday details of Stars and Stripes Weekend, presented by SportClips.
The games for this upcoming weekend will start earlier than normal. Friday's faceoff is set for 7:00 P.M. at Cedar Park Center, while Saturday's game is slated for 6:00 P.M. For Military Appreciation weekend, the Texas Stars will wear specialty "Stars and Stripes" themed jerseys. The red-white-blue colored jerseys will be worn for both games over the weekend. A silent auction will be held on the concourse of the Cedar Park Center for fans to purchase the game-worn jerseys. The silent auction will begin on Friday and end after the second intermission on Saturday, November 12th. Saturday's game will be followed with a match-up between the University of Texas hockey club and the Texas A&M hockey club.
As presenting sponsor of "Stars and Stripes", SportClips led the way with over 500 tickets donated to military personnel. In all, over 1,100 tickets have been donated to military families for the weekend games. Aside from the silent jersey auction, additional items will be auctioned off, including United States and Texas Stars flags that were flown at U.S. bases in Afghanistan. Prior to Saturday night's game, Texas Stars Captain Brad Lukowich will accept a flag from a military veteran. Throughout the weekend, various military members will be recognized on the video board for both games.
On Friday, November 11th, the Stars host Abbotsford at 7:00 P.M. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Travis Morin player magnet. Friday is also 3-2-1 night, featuring $3 domestic drafts, $2 sodas and $1 hot dogs.
On Saturday, November 12th, the Stars host Abbotsford at 6:00 P.M. The first 2,500 fans through the gate receive a Stars and Stripes Hat, compliments of SportClips. Saturday is also a State Farm Family Four Pack night (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas starting at $48).
Individual tickets for all games are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.TexasStarsHockey.com or by calling 512.GO.STARS (467.8277).
2011-12 season seat packages are on sale now. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets, suites, group tickets or mini-plans may call the Texas Stars front office.
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