Worcester Sharks Announce Dates of Four High School Hockey Doubleheaders at DCU Center

Published on December 10, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA - Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd announced today the dates for the four High School Hockey doubleheaders at the DCU Center this season.

Eight local high school varsity boy's hockey teams will skate on the DCU Center Ice on the same day as a Worcester Sharks game. Tickets cost just $11 in advance for each participating school, with one ticket to garner entry into the high school game and the Sharks game.

The four high school hockey doubleheaders are listed below;

The 2nd annual High School Hockey Showdown will feature the Shrewsbury Colonials vs. the Algonquin Tomahawks on Sunday, January 9 after the Sharks game vs. the Falcons at 3:00pm.

The 3rd annual High School Hockey Clash between the Hudson Hawks and the Marlboro Panthers will take place on Saturday, January 22 before the Sharks host the Sound Tigers at 7pm.

The 1st annual High School Hockey Faceoff will include the Auburn Rockets and the Wachusett Mountaineers on Saturday, January 29 before the Sharks host the Bruins.

The 5th annual High School Hockey Classic will showcase the St. John's Pioneers and the St. Peter Marian Guardians on Saturday, February 5 before the Sharks host the Bruins at 7pm.

"The Worcester Sharks are proud to showcase high school hockey at the DCU Center," said Mudd. "The high school games will have all the bells and whistles of a regular Sharks game. We expect large turnouts for all four games and look forward to some great high school hockey action."

For more detailed information on all four games, please visit www.SharksAHL.com/highschoolgames.asp or call the Sharks front office at 508-929-0500.

On Friday, the Sharks travel to Manchester for a 7pm date with the Monarchs.

On Saturday, Worcester will make their first trip to Albany for a 7pm affair with the Devils.

On Sunday, the Sharks host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 3pm! Bring your skates and helmets and stick around after the game and skate with the Sharks for the annual Hat & Mittens Holiday Skate presented by Bay State Savings Bank! Enjoy free hot chocolate from SAVOR catering, free cookies from Eric's La Patisserie of Worcester, and enjoy festive holiday music while skating with the Sharks! Fans are encouraged to bring new or slightly used winter hats and mittens/gloves to benefit Community Healthlink of Worcester! There will be NO skate rentals available. Please bring your skates and helmets with you to the game!

Its $5 Kids Sundays presented by Papa Gino's! Kids 12-and-under are just $5 with a purchase of an adult gold level ticket! With each complete purchase (along with the purchase of an adult gold level ticket) fans will receive a FREE large cheese pizza coupon to be used at participating Papa Gino's locations. The $5 Kids Sunday ticket offer will only be available at the DCU Center Box Office on the day of the game.

Get your family fun pack (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas) for just $69 for all Friday and Saturday games! (must be purchased through the Sharks front office in advance at 508-929-0500)

Marina Riva, Chris Curtis, Jonathan Forsberg, Jason Jones, Kristen Moore, and Matt Renzulli are all selling group ticket specials and exciting holiday ticket offers! Jump in today and save over 30% off box office prices! Some of the exclusive benefits for full season ticket holders will include:

* Guaranteed same seat for all 40 home dates and playoff home games at the DCU Center

* Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)

* Five FREE friends and family vouchers

* Exclusive events with the Worcester Sharks players

* Merchandise discounts and much, much, more!

Season ticket packages and group tickets for the 2010-11 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.SharksAHL.com .

All games can be heard live on 580AM and 94.9FM WTAG, as well as online through AHL Live, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.SharksAHL.com .



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