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Wednesday is Switcharoo Night

January 21, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


It will be Snyder's of Hanover Switcharoo Night this Wednesday, Jan. 22, as all adults can buy tickets at $8 child prices. Fans will also receive free Snyder's products as they enter the First Union Spectrum. Everyone in attendance during last Friday's Win One, Get One Free Night victory over Cleveland can redeem their ticket stubs for free admittance on Wednesday.

SIMON GAGNE BOBBLEHEAD DOLL DAY SET FOR SATURDAY

After successful Jeremy Roenick and John LeClair bobblehead doll giveaway nights last season, the Phantoms have announced that the first 4,000 fans in attendance this Saturday, Jan. 25 will receive a free Simon Gagne bobblehead doll, courtesy of Toyota. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. for the 3:05 p.m. game at the First Union Center vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins. Mix 95.7 will be playing music and giving away prizes in Red Bell on Saturday.

SUNDAY IS "DAREDEVIL" DAY

The first 2,500 fans at Sunday's game will receive a "Daredevil" mini movie poster. "Daredevil" movie promotions will take place throughout the game and "Daredevil" movie prizes and tickets to the Movie Screening on Feb. 4 will also be given away. Starring Ben Affleck, "Daredevil" hits theaters nationwide on Feb. 14.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Saturday, Feb. 1 is Discovery Kids Day. Ryan the Lion from the Discovery Channel will be at the game and check out the interactive beanbag toss at the Discovery table on the concourse. One hundred Discovery Store prizes will also be parachuted down from the rafters during the game.

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HELPING HANDS AUCTION

The third Children's Miracle Network Helping Hands Auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1. Each Phantoms player, as well as Flyers players, alumni and management will make handprints with fingerpaint on a card and sign it. Fans can then place silent bids for the framed cards on the concourse through the second intermission. All proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network.

"DAREDEVIL" ADVENTURE VACATION SWEEPSTAKES

Sunday's game will be the last opportunity to register in person for the "Daredevil" Adventure Vacation Sweepstakes, presented by Lundy Law and Comcast SportsNet. The grand prize is a four-day, three-night trip for four to Orlando, Fla., which includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations at the Radisson Barcelo Hotel Orlando, admission to the Kennedy Space Center, a Wet ‘n Wild airboat ride on Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, and simulated skydiving at SkyVenture.

Also up for grabs is a VIP "Daredevil" Movie Screening Package, which includes four VIP tickets to the area premiere, selected "Daredevil" licensed merchandise, a limo ride and dinner; 75 pairs of "Daredevil" VIP Movie Premiere tickets; 25 "Daredevil" knit scullies; 25 "Daredevil" movie soundtracks; and 200 "Daredevil" thundersticks. Registration will continue to be available through www.comcastsportsnet.com.

P. VANDERMEER ON "INSIDE THE PHANTOMS"

The Philadelphia Phantoms, WNJC 1360-AM, and South Jersey Sports On-Line (www.SJSports.com) are proud to announce the "Inside the Phantoms" show. Hosted by David Unkle of The Topcat Sports Show, Inside the Phantoms airs twice a month and features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways. The Topcat Sports Show airs Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Philadelphia's Renaissance Radio Station, WNJC 1360-AM. Peter Vandermeer will be the next guest on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 5:00 p.m.

SHARP ON "RUMBLE WITH THE PHANTOMS" THIS WEEK

Center Patrick Sharp will be this week's guest on "Rumble with the Phantoms," which airs every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. on WNJC (1360 AM). Hosted by Tom Shaw, the show features a player interview, news on the team and ticket giveaways every week.

PHANTOMS COUPON ON MCDONALD'S CUPS

From Jan. 15-Feb. 5, a Phantoms coupon for a free kids ticket will be on Super Size cups at all Delaware Valley McDonald's restaurants. Fans must bring the cup to the box office to redeem the offer.

NEW GAME PROGRAMS ON SALE

The second edition of the official Phantoms game program, with new features on Mark Greig, Ben Stafford and David Harlock, is now on sale at merchandise stands.

CN8 TO TELEVISE SUNDAY'S GAME

CN8, the Comcast Network, is airing a total of 11 Phantoms games throughout the 2002-03 season, with the next telecast set for this Sunday, Jan. 26 against the Utah Grizzlies. The CN8 broadcast team once again features Tim Saunders, Orest Kindrachuk and Mick Moninghoff.

HELPING THE CAUSE

The Phantoms Wives Charity Foundation, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation, is dedicating all fund-raising efforts this season to the National Adoption Center. The NAC is a private, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia that has found families for more than 19,000 children across the United States.

The Phantoms Wives raised $19,000 on Dec. 20 when the team wore special red & green Holiday jerseys during its 4-2 win over the Hershey Bears before auctioning them off following the match in Bullies. A total of $1,470 was also raised at the third annual player bachelor auction on Nov. 15. Fans placed bids at the Phantoms Wives table for the chance to go on a date with one of six single Phantoms players, as well as Mix 95.7 afternoon disc jockey Rick Stacy. The second jersey auction of the season will take place on Sunday, March 23 when the Phantoms wear replicas jerseys of the old Philadelphia Firebirds (1974-77 NAHL,1977-79 AHL).

NEXT PHANTOMS PLAYER CLINIC ON JAN. 30

The ninth of 10 Phantoms Player Clinics will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. for members of Polonia Bank Flyers Skate Zone in Northeast Philadelphia. Phantoms Player Clinics are sponsored by Carrabba's Italian Grill.

7-FOR-6 OFFER NOW AVAILABLE

Here's your chance to be a part of the Phantoms' run to the playoffs. The Phantoms are now offering a 7-for-6 ticket deal, where you can purchase seven ticket vouchers for the price of six ($84). Everyone who acts will also receive an autographed Phantoms puck. Call 215-465-4522 to place your order now.

LIVE BAND IN BULLIES EVERY FRIDAY

Stick around after every Friday home game to hear the Delaware Valley's best and brightest bands perform live inside Bullies Sports Bar & Restaurant. Sound Advice will be the featured entertainment on Friday, Feb. 7.

FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT EVERY FRIDAY

Budweiser will be sponsoring a foosball tournament in Bullies before every Friday night home game this season. Two-person teams will compete from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with each winning team receiving two tickets to the Phantoms' final regular-season Friday game on April 4, so they can compete in the final round that night. The champions will win a free foosball table, as well as a Phantoms Fantasy Pack that includes game tickets, dinner in Bullies and the opportunity to watch pre-game warm-ups from the bench.

STUDENT TICKETS JUST $8 ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

College and high school students with valid student IDs can attend all Phantoms games on Wednesdays and Fridays this season for just $8.

TICKET INFORMATION

Ticket prices for Phantoms home games are $18, $17 and $13 for adults, and $8 for children 14 and under. The team also offers group rates, Game Plans, attractive premium area seating, birthday party and youth hockey packages, and the popular Family Value Pack. Please call the Phantoms sales office at 215-465-4522 for information, or log on to www.phantomshockey.com.

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