AHL Peoria Rivermen

U.S. Cellular Presents Hannah Montana Star 'Lilly'

February 4, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


Peoria, Ill. (February 4, 2008) - President/CEO Bart Rogers announced today that U.S. Cellular has signed on as the presenting partner for the special appearance of "Lilly," Emily Osment, from the Hannah Montana show on the Disney Channel, on Friday, February 29 as the Rivermen host the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:00 PM.

"U.S. Cellular is one of our Championship Partners and they stepped up in a fantastic way to help bring 'Lilly' to Central Illinois," Rogers said. "We had such a tremendous response from Jason Earles ("Jackson" on the Hannah Montana show) last weekend that this is sure to be another big hit with a great crowd and hopefully a great win. There are still more events yet for us to announce that will entertain everyone in the second half of the regular season."

"Lilly" will appear and sign autographs from 6-8:30 PM on main concourse of Carver Arena. Autographs are FREE with ticket purchase to the Rivermen game that night; full-color 8x10 photos available for purchase for $5 each. Fans seeking autographs are encouraged to arrive early. The appearance is presented in part by Comcast, 97.3 RiverCountry and the Journal Star's E-Z Pay program.

Fans may register to win to be part of a special VIP Meet 'N Greet prior to the game at one of ten (10) U.S. Cellular locations and participating authorized agents (Shoppes at Grand Prairie, 7714 N. Grand Prairie Dr., Peoria; 1612 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria; 3125 N. University @ Forrest Hill, Peoria; 3552 Court St., Pekin; Cell Tech Electronics (Northwoods Mall), 2200 N. War Memorial Dr., Peoria, IL; Cellular Plus, 1221 W. Glen Ave., Peoria; Western Electronics, 3311 N. Sterling #10, Peoria; The Wireless Store of Illinois, Inc., 1100 S. Western, Peoria; The Wireless Store of Illinois, Inc., 236 S. Main Street, East Peoria; Freedom Wireless, 3211 Harmon Hwy, Peoria). The contest runs from Thursday, February 7 at 5:00 PM to Thursday, February 21 at 5:00 PM.

TOn Tuesday, February 5, Comcast Spotlight presents WWE Diva & RAW Superstar "Maria," who will appear and sign autographs from 6-8:00 PM on main concourse; that night, the Rivermen also face off against the Manitoba Moose at 7:00 PM. On Tuesday, February 15, 105.7 The "X" Rocks! Presents the dEAf PEdESTRIANS live in a post-game concert; that night, the Rivermen battle the San Antonio Rampage at 7:00 PM.




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