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Twilight Star Chaske Spencer Highlights Worcester Sharks Promotional Schedule

September 10, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced the team's 2009-10 promotional schedule featuring three bobblehead give-aways, two celebrity appearances, and a special "Hero's Night," a tribute to the Worcester 6. In addition, Sharks individual tickets for the 2009-10 season will go on sale on Tuesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Sharks front office, by visiting the DCU Center Box Office, or through Ticketmaster.

Back by popular demand, the Sharks will host two celebrity appearances. Tiffany Thornton, from the hit television show Sonny With A Chance, will sign autographs at the November 14th game against the Wolf Pack. Chaske Spencer from the movie series Twilight will sign autographs during the January 31st games vs. the Devils.

Three separate bobblehead nights are also featured on the promotional schedule. The first 3,000 fans will receive a Mike Moore bobblehead compliments of WTAG on January 9th while fans will receive a Ryan Vesce bobblehead compliments of WTAG on March 20th against the Bruins.

In addition, the first 3,000 fans in attendance at the Sharks Home Opener on October 17th will receive a Derek Joslin bobblehead courtesy of Saint Vincent Hospital and a magnet schedule compliments of Charter Communications.

On December 6th, the Sharks will wear a special third jersey on "Hero's Night," a tribute to the Worcester 6. Prior to the Sharks game, there will be a Guns N Hoses game and a special presentation.

Boston Red Sox rookie Aaron Bates and Wally the Green Monster will sign autographs on Youth Sports Night on January 16th.

The Sharks will host three high school double headers this season as Shrewsbury will battle Marlboro on January 9th, Auburn will skate against Hudson on January 16th, and St. John's will face St. Peter Marian on February 6th. One ticket will allow you admission to the high school and Sharks games.

"We are excited for another family friendly and affordable season full of promotions in Sharks Territory," said Lehr. "Our fourth season is going to be better than ever and we're delighted to bring great family entertainment and hockey to our fans."

The Sharks will wear a special "Be A Leader" jersey with a post game jersey auction on "Be A Leader" night on February 26th and the entire Sharks hockey team will sign autographs in a postgame autograph session on February 27th.

For the second straight season, fans may enjoy hot dogs for only $1 at all Wednesday night games at the DCU Center as part of $1 Dog Wednesdays.

As always, the Sharks will host a "Fan Appreciation Night" during the final home game which includes the annual "Parade of Champions" and several promotions and giveaways.

For the complete promotional schedule, please visit www.SharksAHL.com. For season tickets, partial ticket plans, special offers, and discounted group tickets, please contact the Sharks front office at 508-929-0500.

Sharks 2009-10 Promotional Schedule:

Sat., October 17 vs. Lowell - Home Opener / Derek Joslin bobblehead courtesy of Saint Vincent Hospital / magnet schedule compliments of Charter Communications

Sat., October 24 vs. Springfield - Poster Schedule giveaway

Fri., October 30 vs. Bridgeport - Trick-or-treating in concourse

Sat., November 14 vs. Hartford - Celebrity appearance by Tiffany Thornton from Sonny with a Chance

Sun., November 22 vs. Norfolk - Hat and Mittens Holiday Skate presented by BayState Savings Bank

Sun., December 6 vs. Portland - Hero's Night, a tribute to the Worcester 6

Sat., December 26 vs. Springfield - Kids lunchbox giveaway

Sat., January 9 vs. Providence - Mike Moore Bobblehead compliments of WTAG / Shrewsbury vs. Marlboro High School double header

Sat., January 16 vs. Manchester - Youth Sports Night with appearance by Aaron Bates and Wally the Green Monster from the Boston Red Sox / Auburn vs. Hudson High School double header

Sun., January 31 vs. Lowell - Celebrity appearance by Chaske Spenser from Twilight

Sat., February 6 vs. Providence - St. Johns vs. St. Peter Marian High School double header

Fri., February 26 vs. Abbotsford - Be a Leader Night with postgame jersey auction presented by the Law Firm of Abigail Williams & Associates

Sat., February 27 vs. Abbotsford - Team poster giveaway and full team postgame autograph session

Sat., March 20 vs. Providence - Ryan Vesce Bobblehead compliments of WTAG

Sat., April 10 vs. Providence - Fan Appreciation Night with Parade of Champions

* Promotion schedule is subject to change



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