The Stanley Cup is Coming to Columbia

December 6, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Columbia Inferno News Release


COLUMBIA, SC (December 6, 2005) - The Columbia Inferno announce that the most famous trophy in professional sports, the Stanley Cup, will be on display at the Carolina Coliseum on Saturday, December 10th as the Inferno take on the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:05pm.

The 112-year old Stanley Cup has been touring the cities of 20 ECHL teams since October 26 and up through December 17 to help raise money for hurricane relief efforts. All proceeds will benefit charities assisting in hurricane relief efforts including, but not limited to, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way. This tour is another addition to the National Hockey League's charitable efforts, which have included a joint donation with the NHL Players' Association of $1 million to the Red Cross and $1 million to Worldvision for Hurricane Katrina relief.

This trophy honors those who compete and succeed at the highest level and serves to mystify and intrigue both life-long hockey fans and new converts to the game with its etched chronicle of achievement and history.

The "Keeper of the Cup" from the Hockey Hall of Fame also will be available to answer questions and talk about the history of hockey. Fans will have the opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Stanley Cup and make a monetary donation towards the hurricane relief.

The Inferno will play in Charlotte tonight and return home on Friday, December 9th to play the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05pm. Tickets are available for this weekends games by calling 251-2222 or visiting the Carolina Coliseum Box Office.



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