Verizon Wireless presents 'Showtime' excitement

October 19, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Grrrowl News Release


GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Grrrowl of the ECHL, proud affiliates of the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers, have announced final plans for opening weekend at the BI-LO Center this Friday and Saturday. Verizon Wireless is the presenting sponsor for the opening weekend festivities, including entertainment options for fans of all ages.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 22 @ 7:05PM vs Charlotte Checkers Entertainment options: Ø Verizon Wireless "V-TEAM" ("4U" Tour Stop for the high energy performance team; Verizon Wireless customized Nissan Xterra on site) Ø Grrrowl Magnet Schedules (all fans receive Verizon Wireless/Grrrowl magnet schedules) Ø The World Famous "ZOOperstars" (performing at both intermissions) Ø Crazy Claude – "The Happy Trumpeter" (performing in the stands throughout the entire game) Ø Kasey Kahne's #38 NASCAR Busch Series Show Car and trailer (in plaza entrance) Ø ROCK 101 (WROQ-FM) Live Remote with Brian Blades

Group Promotions: Ø Scout Night (pre-purchased groups receive Opening Night Scout Patches) – in excess of 1,500 tickets purchased in advance Ø Laurens Hope Foundation Ø Pepsi 2-Liter promotional sale ($1.00 for each 2-liter Pepsi or Diet Pepsi – proceeds donate to Laurens Hope Foundation; chance to receive ticket discounts with purchase; 3pm-7:00pm and after the game) Ø Verizon Wireless has donated 125 tickets to the Senior Action Center of Greenville, Phyllis Wheatley's Upstate Fatherhood Coalition and Special Olympics of South Carolina.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 23 @ 7:05PM vs Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies Entertainment options: Ø Grrrowl Magnet Schedules (all fans receive Verizon Wireless/Grrrowl magnet schedules at the door) Ø Grrrowl Soundstage performance by "The Midnight Sun" Ø IWANNA Chuck-A-Puck

The Grrrowl will open the 2004-05 schedule with a home game on Friday, October 22, 2004 (opening weekend presented by Verizon Wireless) against the Charlotte Checkers. Season tickets (starting at $238), mini-plans and flex packs are available now by contacting the Grrrowl office. Please call 467-4777 for additional ticket information. All 72 games will be broadcast through TEAMLINE on www.grrrowl.com.

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