Wolf Pack's Home Opener Saturday

Published on October 17, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


The Hartford Wolf Pack, off to a 2-0-0 start to their 2002-03 season, open the home portion of their schedule this Saturday, October 19th vs. the Manchester Monarchs (7:05 PM faceoff). That follows a visit to in-state rival Bridgeport Friday (7:35 PM), the first of 10 games this year between the Wolf Pack and Sound Tigers.

Upcoming Action:

Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Fri., October 18 - The Arena at Harbor Yard - 7:35 p.m. (1st of 10 meetings)
Radio - Live on ESPN Radio 1410 (cybercast at hartfordwolfpack.com ) with Bob Crawford

The defending AHL regular-season champions host the Wolf Pack in the first salvo of this year's Battle of Connecticut...The Sound Tigers fell just short of the Calder Cup in their inaugural season last year, losing in the Finals to the Chicago Wolves.

Manchester Monarchs
Sat., October 19 - Hartford Civic Center - 7:05 p.m. (1st of 4 meetings)
Radio - Live on ESPN Radio 1410 (cybercast at hartfordwolfpack.com ) with Bob Crawford

* Pregame player introduction ceremony, with dazzling pyrotechnics.

* All fans receive a complimentary schedule magnet, courtesy of Hilton Hartford.

* Chuck-a-Puck - Sponsored by Geico and I-G-A Supermarkets, Chuck-a-Puck allows fans to purchase foam pucks for $1 each and during the second intermission, throw them at the center ice target to try to win some great prizes. Proceeds from Chuck-a-Puck go to the Wolf Pack Community Foundation.

The Wolf Pack and Monarchs renew acquaintances for the first time since last spring's first-round playoff battle, which saw the Wolf Pack oust Manchester in a decisive fifth game, in double-overtime.

Wolf Pack Tickets/Sponsorships:

Wolf Pack home game tickets are always available at the Civic Center box office, on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com, and by phone through Ticketmaster at (860) 525-4500, (203) 624-0033, (203) 744-8100 or (413) 733-2500. For information on Wolf Pack group discounts, multi-game plans, coupon books and season tickets, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000. And for Wolf Pack sponsorship/advertising opportunities, contact Sales at 860-246-7825.

Wolf Pack in the Community: A Wolf Pack player will be skating with the Connecticut Chasers at the Chasers' practice Wednesday, October 23. The practice takes place from 4:00-4:50 PM at Avon Old Farms School rink. The Connecticut Chasers is a hockey program for developmentally disadvantaged individuals of all ages.

Pack Talk at City Steam:

The Wolf Pack's weekly radio program, Pack Talk, broadcasts live from City Steam, on Main Street in downtown Hartford, from 6-7 PM on Monday nights throughout the season. Pack Talk is hosted by the radio voice of the Wolf Pack, Bob Crawford, and is broadcast on ESPN Radio 1410. The show features different Wolf Pack guests each week, and the guests will take questions from the live audience. Scheduled to be on this week's show are Assistant Coach Nick Fotiu and Captain Ken Gernander.

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