Wolves keep on giving
August 2, 2006 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release
The Manchester Wolves, New Hampshire's professional arenafootball2 team are good at giving excitement and pure entertainment to their fans, and now the Wolves' ownership is taking it one step further by donating 500 tickets to charity.
"Our ownership group has always been very active in the community of Manchester since the team's arrival in 2004," said Wolves' Managing Partner Steve Schubert. "Charitable giving is always a good thing, so Jim (Watson) and I talked and felt we'd continue that trend going into the playoffs this Friday night."
Manchester (9-7), the #4 seed, will play host to their East Division rival Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers (9-7), the #5 seed, at 7:30 pm on Brady Sullivan Field at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H this Friday night. The season series between the two teams went to the Wolves this year with a 2-1 game advantage in three contests. The career series between the two clubs is knotted up at 7-7.
The American Conference first round playoff game, will mark the second year in row that the Wolves have not only reached the post season but have also hosted a game at home in the Verizon Wireless Arena since their arrival to Manchester.
Along with donating the 500 tickets to charity, the Wolves are also offering their lowest ticket prices since their Manchester existence. All lower bowl tickets (including Dream and Club seats) will be just $20.00, while all upper bowl tickets will be $10.00.
"We brought this team to Manchester and to the Verizon for the good of the city," said Jim Watson, owner of Watson Insurance and one of 10 Wolves' partners. "We're here to promote a great family type atmosphere and by donating tickets to charity and lowering ticket prices allow others to attend the big game that might have not been able to normally."
The charitable tickets were donated on behalf of the Schubert Financial Group at UBS, and Watson Insurance, and any charity interested in taking advantage of this great offer should call Stephanie Bike, Wolves' Director of Corporate Operations, at 603.627.9653 x 1001. The tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis.
The Wolves are currently riding their biggest winning streak of the year, four games, into Friday night's contest thanks to the great play of rookie quarterback Steve Bellisari from Ohio State University. Bellisari, who is 4-0 as a starter, has thrown for 25 touchdowns on the season.
Friday night's match up will also mark the return of the former University of New Hampshire Wildcat standout quarterback, Mike Granieri, who will start for the Pioneers. Granieri is currently 1-1 at the Verizon Wireless Arena this season against the Wolves.
For more information about how to obtain tickets for the big game, call 603.627.WOLF (9653), or visit www.manchesterwolves.com today!
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