Wildcatters Raise $825 as Chili Cook Off is a Huge Success

January 27, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release


Beaumont, TX (January 27, 2007) Yesterday's first annual Wildcatters Chili for Charity Cook off and tail gate extravaganza proved to be a huge success, raising $825 for charity. The 'Catters spiced things up as local groups and businesses competed for bragging rights to the best chili in Southeast Texas. There were over 30 different kinds of chili to taste. The winner designated the charity that would benefit from the funds raised. The overall winner for best chili was the Medical Center of Southeast Texas who chose the American Heart Association as their charity. The Medical Center also had the opportunity to drop the puck during last night's game.

In addition to the best overall chili award, there were several other awards.

Fan Favorite Chili - YP One

Meatiest Chili - Cumulus

Wildcatter-est Chili - Southeast Texas EMS

Hottest Chili - Goodyear

Chili most likely to give you heartburn - AT&T

Wimpiest Chili - MHC Datacomm

Best Showmanship - Paradise Golf Rentals and Associates

The Wildcatters would like to thank all of the teams that participated in this year's first annual Chili for Charity Cook Off and Tail Gate Extravaganza:

American Rental Associates

AT&T

Balboa Company

Beaumont Enterprise

Beaumont Professional Fire Fighters

Blind Factory

CB&I

Cumulus

Farmers Insurance

FedEx/Kinkos

Five Point Credit Union

Goodyear

Gulf Star

Jefferson County Precinct #1

Jenkins Construction

Medical Center of Southeast Texas

MHC Datacomm

New Wave Welding Technology

New York Life

Paradise Golf Rentals and Associates

Pate Resources

Southeast Texas EMS

Wildcatters Booster Club

YP One

The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Saturday, January 27 vs. the South Carolina Stingrays. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.



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