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December 9, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


SHOE CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, December 11 vs. Syracuse
Game Time: 7:35 p.m. (gates open at 6:35 p.m.)
All hot dogs, popcorn, coke products and beer just $1 each presented by Shoe Carnival.

TRADING CARD NIGHT #1
Saturday, December 14 vs. Hamilton
Game Time: 7:35 p.m. (gates open at 6:35 p.m.)
First 2,500 fans receive a set of Mighty Ducks trading cards (partial team) presented by Gold Star Chili.

AUTOGRAPH SUNDAY
Sunday, December 15 vs. Worcester
Game Time: 4:05 p.m. (gates open at 3:05 p.m.)
Free post-game skate and autograph session with Mighty Ducks players Travis Brigley, Jean-Francois Damphousse, Jonathan Hedstrom, Mark Popovic, Cam Severson and Jarrett Smith presented by Saturn.

WATER BOTTLE NIGHT
Friday, December 27 vs. Grand Rapids
Game Time: 7:35 p.m. (gates open at 6:35 p.m.)
First 2,000 fans receive a Mighty Ducks water bottle presented by Max & Erma's.

All dates, times and promotions are subject to change. View the 2002-2003 Mighty Ducks schedule at www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/schedule.htm.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS

Click link to purchase tickets or charge by phone by calling 513.562.4949. www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/tickets/htm.

WHO NEEDS TWO?

Don't miss the action! Becoming a Mighty Ducks Season Ticket Holder is easy and there are still packages available from full season to 10 and 20 games. Get more information online or call 513.351.3999.

BRING YOUR GROUP TO SEE OUR GROUP

Groups of 15 or more can get discounts for all games. Get your friends, business associates or employees together for a special night at the Cincinnati Gardens. Get more information online or call 513.351.3999.

HEY DUCKS FANS!

Stop into any of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Biggs locations during December and look for the Nescafe Frothe display. Buy one of any Nescafe Frothe products and receive two free Mighty Ducks ticket vouchers for an upcoming game. Biggs True Minimum Price!

ROADHOUSE SUNDAYS

As the title sponsor of all Mighty Ducks Sunday family games, the Roadhouse Grill Restaurant reminds you to stop in at any of their four locations for great family dining and the chance to win Mighty Ducks tickets! While you're there ask about the Mighty Ducks new family four pack.

NEW ITEMS AT THE DUCKS NEST TEAM STORE

The Ducks Nest Team Store has added a plethora of new items for the 2002-03 season. Find the latest in jackets, sweats, tees, hats, kids clothing and more! Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Ducks Nest Team Store.

DUCKS ALL-STARS TO PORTLAND

Turn Ducks players into All-Stars! Cast your vote for top rookies TONY MARTENSSON and MARK POPOVIC or any of your favorite team members to the starting lineup for the 2003 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic (February 2-3 in Portland, Maine) on-line beginning Friday, November 29 at THEAHL.COM. On-line balloting ends Sunday, December 29 at 11:59 p.m. We encourage you to cast your vote for your Cincinnati Mighty Ducks!

ALUMNI FILE

Former Cincinnati Mighty Ducks goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere's stellar play has the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the thick of Stanley Cup playoff contention. Anaheim has earned points in 14 of its last 17 games (8-3-3-3) and 16 of its last 20 (9-4-4-3). Giguere has posted an 8-5-2 record (three of the losses in overtime) with a 2.05 goals-against average, 926 save percentage and two shutouts in his last 15 appearances. He has started 24 of Anaheim's 29 games this season, including 16 of its last 18. A first-round pick by the Hartford Whalers in 1995, Giguere played in 23 games with Cincinnati in 2000-01, going 12-7-2 with a 2.43 goals-against average and .917 save percentage.

YOUR MIGHTY DUCKS

Are currently 8-8-6-3 and trail Grand Rapids by seven points for the highest ground in the Central Division standings...Were 13-9-2-1 after 25 games last season...Have earned points in nine of their last 11 games (3-2-4-2)...Went 2-2-1-1 in October and 6-6-3-1 in November...Have gone 0-0-2-1 in December...Lead the AHL with eight short-handed goals...BRENDAN YAREMA has a current three-game goal streak (3-0-3) and eight goals in his last 10 games...MARK POPOVIC is tied for first among AHL rookies with a team-high plus-15 rating...JEAN-FRANCOIS DAMPHOUSSE has a 2.07 GAA and .938 SV% in his last six starts...TRAVIS BRIGLEY is tied for second in the AHL with three shorthanded goals...TONY MARTENSSON ranks eighth in the AHL in rookie scoring with a team-high 18 points (8-10-18).

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