ECHL Toledo Walleye

Walleye Add Game Plan Holder to the Roster

March 14, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release


(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Walleye announced today that the team will sign game plan holder Bill Burden to a one-day contract on Saturday, March 24.

Burden was randomly selected among all FINatics who renewed their game plans by February 10. The 53-year-old Toledo police officer has been a Walleye game plan holder since the inaugural season in 2009 and a Toledo hockey ticket holder since 1991.

When asked about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Burden said, " As a T-Town hockey fan for the last 30 years, I'm excited to continue my service to my city and now my hometown team, the Walleye."

Head Coach Nick Vitucci said, "We are excited to add Burden to the squad for the big game that night against the Elmira Jackals. We consider the Walleye fans to be our seventh player already so why not add one of them to the team for a game. We are thrilled to have him join us as our honorary player for a day."

Burden's player bio page on toledowalleye.com:

http://www.toledowalleye.com/team/roster/player.asp?id153

Burden's Big Day:

9:45 a.m. Arrive at Huntington Center

10 a.m. Watch morning skate from the Walleye bench

10:30 a.m. Receive on-ice instruction from Walleye coaches

11 a.m. Sign standard ECHL contract in Walleye locker room

Noon Break for lunch and rest up for the game

4 p.m. Take official headshot for use on video board (television broadcast booth)

5 p.m. Talk about game strategy with coaches (locker room)

6 p.m. Watch pre-game skate from the penalty box

6:45 p.m. Introductions and ceremonial puck drop

7 p.m. Watch the game from seats directly behind the Walleye team bench

First Intermission Interview with Ryan Schuiling on Walleye radio broadcast (WCWA)

Second Intermission Interview with Matt Melzak on Walleye TV broadcast (BCSN)

The Toledo Walleye will return home on Sunday, March 18 to play the Kalamazoo Wings at 4 p.m. Fans can enjoy green beer and everything Irish as the team celebrates the third annual St. CatTrick's Day, sponsored by The Blarney. For tickets, call (419) 725-9255 or visit www.toledowalleye.com .

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