Worcester Sharks Offer Free Tickets to the Unemployed

December 20, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER, MA- Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd has announced today that the FREE tickets for the unemployed program will be honored again for a 3rd consecutive season. The program provides FREE tickets to Sharks fans and their families that have lost their jobs at all Wednesday home games at the DCU Center for the 2011-12 season.

The FREE tickets for the unemployed will be available for up to four family members and only be offered at the DCU Center Box Office on the day of the game. All fans that wish to receive a FREE ticket(s) must present a valid proof of unemployment and a valid form of identification.

The program, in conjunction with Sharks Charities and the Workforce Central Career Center in Worcester, will offer FREE tickets for the unemployed and their families during the following FOUR Wednesday home games:

Wednesday, December 21st vs. Springfield - 7:00p.m. Wednesday, December 28th vs. Manchester - 7:00p.m. Wednesday, January 25th vs. Springfield - 7:00p.m. Wednesday, April 4th vs. Albany - 7:00p.m.

"During the difficult economic times over the last few years, the Sharks have been fortunate to have the continued support of the Worcester community," said team president Michael A. Mudd. "We received a great response from the program over the last two seasons and look forward to families enjoying a Sharks game when they might not have been able to otherwise."

In addition, the Worcester Sharks have partnered with the Workforce Central Career Center in Worcester for the 2nd annual Worcester Sharks Job Fair held at the DCU Center before the Sharks host the Providence Bruins on Friday, March 16th at 7:30p.m. Over 40 local businesses throughout central Massachusetts will be on hand with employment information. Admission to the Job Fair is FREE to the general public and there are still spots available for local businesses to participate!

For more information on this ticket offer or the Job Fair, contact the Worcester Sharks Front Office today by calling 508.929.0500! Log onto www.SharksAHL.com for the complete promotional schedule and up to date information!

Get your holiday shopping done with a Worcester Sharks Holiday T-Shirt Trio! Ticket to three Sharks games and a Sharks t-shirt starting at $39! Purchase two Holiday T-Shirt Trios and receive a FREE $20 gift card from Big Y World Class Market and be entered to win a Sharks VIP experience for 4!

Enjoy a Worcester sharks Experience Pack! The Sharks are offering groups to partake in a Sharks hockey experience with many interactive activities; including friends and family skates on the DCU Center ice before or after a game, the high FIN tunnel (high-fiving players as they take the ice), singing the National Anthem, intermission performances, and more.

Group tickets for the 2011-12 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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