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EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

What's New In 2009?

April 6, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Manchester, NH- The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, are excited to announce several new features at Merchantsauto.com Stadium in 2009. The Fisher Cats Entertainment Experience will now include their newest mascot, Rah-lee Llama; daily all-you-can-eat buffets in the Samuel Adams Bar & Grill; online ticket printing; Webkinz Lil' Kinz giveaways; and select Sunday evening games with the Portland Sea Dogs, followed by Atlas Fireworks Shows.

Look for the Rah-lee Llama to appear during close games to help rally the Fisher Cats to victory. The Rah-lee Llama stands nearly nine feet tall and will make special unannounced visits on those rare occasions where the Fisher Cats are in need of a late-inning comeback. The Rah-lee Llama will join fan favorites Fungo and Slider at all 71 Fisher Cats games.

Also new to the ballpark this season is an all-you-can-eat buffet menu in the Samuel Adams Bar & Grill for all 71 home games. The buffet menu rotates daily, with all-you-can-eat prices ranging from $12 to $16, and 25-cent chicken wings on Thursdays. The buffets start two hours before the game and last 30 minutes into the game. The menu is listed below:

Sunday - All-You-Can-Eat Carving Station

Monday - All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Night

Tuesday - All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Fiesta

Wednesday - All-You-Can-Eat Italian Feast

Thursday - $0.25 Wings

Friday - All-You-Can-Eat All-American Buffet

Saturday - All-You-Can-Eat All-American Buffet

The Fisher Cats have partnered with the TicketReturn ticketing system to offer new and more convenient options for our fans. The new ticketing system offers fans the ability to print their tickets at home or transfer their tickets to another individual electronically.

The newest giveaways added to the Fisher Cats' action-packed promotional schedule are Webkinz Lil' Kinz, the lovable plush pets that come with a unique secret code that allows kids to enter Webkinz World to care for their virtual pets. These one-of-a-kind pets will be offered to the first 1,000 children at the ballpark on Friday, June 5, vs the Trenton Thunder, courtesy of Sovereign Bank, and Tuesday, July 28, vs the New Britain Rock Cats, presented by Northeast Delta Dental.

The Fisher Cats are also excited to announce three Sunday evening 6:35pm home games against the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, which will be followed by Atlas Fireworks Shows. The Fisher Cats and the Sea Dogs will play Sunday evening games on June 28, July 5 and August 30.

In addition, Team USA will play against the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars in a 2:45pm game on Sunday, July 5, followed by the Fisher Cats/Sea Dogs 6:35pm game as a single-admission doubleheader.

"We are very excited to introduce all of these new features meant to enhance our fans' overall experience with the Fisher Cats," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager Rick Brenner. "Rah-lee Llama, all-you-can-eat buffets, print-at-home tickets, Sunday night future Sox and fireworks and Team USA should combine to make this a fun-filled season."

The Fisher Cats open the 2009 season on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:35pm at Merchantsauto.com Stadium against the New Britain Rock Cats on Opening Night/United Way Night. The first 1,000 fans will receive free Fisher Cats Fleece Blankets, courtesy of Coca-Cola. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.nhfishercats.com, visiting Merchantsauto.com Stadium or by calling (603) 641-2005.

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