Worcester Sharks Announce Details for High School Hockey Showdown

Published on January 4, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA - Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd announced today the details for the 2nd annual High School Hockey Showdown presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard featuring the Shrewsbury Colonials and the Algonquin Tomahawks on Sunday, January 9 after the Sharks game vs. the Falcons at 3:00pm at the DCU Center this season.

Sunday, January 9 - Worcester Sharks vs. Springfield Falcons at 3pm

2nd annual High School Hockey Showdown (POSTGAME) GAME TO START APPROXIMATELY AT 5:30PM - immediately following the Sharks vs. Falcons)

The 2011 Showdown pits the varsity hockey teams from: Shrewsbury HS vs. Algonquin HS

* 2:00pm - DCU Center doors open

* 3:00pm - Sharks game

* 5:30pm - Shrewsbury vs. Algonquin take the ice for the SHOWDOWN

* Advance tickets are $11 for fans calling in asking about this game.

* Day of the game, fans mentioning the HS doubleheader will pay $15 at a table in the lobby

* Special visit from the Looney Tunes from Six Flags New England

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 remaining three high school hockey doubleheaders presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard are listed below;

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.

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 Wednesday, the Sharks host the Connecticut Whale at 7pm! Enjoy $1 hot dogs the entire game! Unemployed Sharks fans can receive up to four free tickets for their family with state ID and proof of unemployment courtesy of Sharks Charities.

After a rare Friday evening off, the Sharks travel to Bridgeport on Saturday for an 8pm tilt vs. the Sound Tigers.

On Sunday, the Sharks host a 3pm clash with the Springfield Falcons with a post game High School Hockey Double Header! The 2nd annual High School Hockey Showdown presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard will START APPROXIMATELY AT 5:30PM - immediately following the Sharks vs. Falcons.

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, Saturday, and Sunday 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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