Worcester Sharks Host Birthday Party For Kenda The Polar Bear
January 3, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced today that the Worcester Sharks will host a 25th birthday party for Kenda the polar bear from EcoTarium when the Sharks host the Hershey Bears at the DCU Center on Sunday, January 4th at 4:05p.m.
EcoTarium is celebrating Kenda's birthday for two months! Born on December, 1 1983 at the EcoTarium, Kenda is the first polar bear to be born and raised in New England.
Orson, the polar bear mascot from Polar Beverages, will drop the ceremonial first puck along with Steve Pitcher, the president of EcoTarium.
EcoTarium will set up a "touch and feel" table in the concourse where young Sharks fans will have the opportunity to learn more about polar bears.
During the 1st intermission, fans will be invited to sing "Happy Birthday" to Kenda the polar bear and other young Sharks fans celebrating their birthdays. Sweets on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester has provided a "fish" cake especially for Kenda.
Sharks fans may purchase the Papa Gino's Family Value Pack which includes four teal level tickets for just $12 each and a free large Papa Gino's rustic pizza.
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester. Set in an urban oasis, the EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family friendly exhibits. Visit www.ecotarium.org for more information.
Be sure not to miss any of the action of the 2008-09 Worcester Sharks season and buy your tickets today! Fans can also purchase tickets to the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications. Purchases can be made by visiting the box office, 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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