WHL Prince George Cougars

You Want Fun? We Got It Every Night

Published on September 21, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince George Cougars News Release


It's been a long time since the 2003-04 hockey season ended for the Cougars. As a result, the front office staff has had plenty of time to come up with one of the best promotional calendars to date. Fasten your seat belts and come along for the ride – it's going to be one wild journey this season.

Here is a list of promotions for the Cougars 11th season in the community of Prince George:

After months and months of anticipation, the Prince George Cougars 3rd jersey is finally ready to hit the ice. Watch out for the Cougars on opening night as they skate into the 2004-05 season in their latest gear.

It is almost time for the regular season to begin, and what better way to kick off the 11th anniversary season opener than to "Get Rowdy" at the pre-game tailgate party. All proceeds from this tailgate party will go towards the BC Children's Hospital. From 5:30-6:30pm, Save-On-Foods will be selling hot dogs and pop for all fans, and Hits 101.3 will have their boom box on location to provide music to all tailgaters. Also, be there as the Cougars present a brand new Nike golf bag courtesy of Nevada Bob's along with custom built golf clubs to 2 lucky seasons ticket holders. This years opening ceremonies, commencing September 25th @ 7:25pm, will be nothing short of spectacular. Producing this years events are Bill Russell Entertainment Services and Judy Russell's Enchainment Dance Centre. Be sure to arrive early to ensure that you will not miss any of the excitement.

Set for opening night, La Bella Banda and the Prince George Cougars Present: The 2004 Diamond Give-Away! The first 500 Cougars fans at Saturday night's game (September 25) will be presented with an envelope with a cubic zirconium inside. Recipients are encouraged to take the envelope and the stone inside to La Bella Banda at #116 Parkwood Mall to have it verified. You may have already won a .27Kt diamond – retail value $1300 – you also have a chance to win one of 15 other prizes. Plus you get to keep the cubic zirconium! You won't know until they check - Don't delay!!

This season, the Cougars and Our Travel Depot have teamed up to give fans an opportunity to visit Las Vegas in style! Fans are encouraged to put their names in a drop box at the Cougars "Guest Services" booth, located in Section K of the concourse. Ballots will be gathered throughout the Cougars 2004-05 season, and 1 lucky winner will be chosen on the night of the Cougars final home game and awarded an all-expense paid trip for 2 to LAS VEGAS! Be sure to visit Section K for more information when you are at a Cougars game

Other additions to Cougar promotions include "The Grower Direct Fan of the Game", where one lucky fan will win a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Grower Direct, the "Seasons Ticket Holder" of the Game, and the Denny's "Dance For Your Dinner". Here, during a stoppage in play, fans will lace up their dancing shoes for a chance to win a dinner at Denny's. As always, the Save-On-Foods "Prize Guys" will be in attendance throughout the season reminding all fans to pick up their ticket vouchers at Save-On-Foods, along with appearances by 99.3 The Drive girls.

Looking for autographs after Cougars home games, stop by and visit the "Steamer's Pub Autograph Zone" located in Section V of the concourse. Player will be on location after games, to sign the player photos inserted in game programs throughout the season.

The Cougars not only believe in creating winners on the ice, but also off the ice. The Cougars believe it is important to support the community in which you belong, and will continue this season to constantly expand on their ever developing realm of community relations.

Here is a list of a few of the ideas that we are introducing for our 11th season in the community of Prince George:

This season, as the Prince George Cougars look to shoot on all opposing goaltenders, children with life-threatening illnesses will actually score. Members of the Cougars organization have decided to personally contribute an amount of money for every power play goal that is scored throughout the season (last year's total was 61 PP goals). In addition, pledge sheets will be available at the "Guest Services" (Section K) location in the arena multiplex, encouraging fans to sign up for the year, or to leave a flat donation. Need an extra incentive to sign up? Well...how about a $1000 Mountain bike courtesy of MB Racing. For every fan who joins to help make wishes come true, their names will be entered in a draw box for a chance to win a top of the line mountain bike from MB Racing. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes for children between 3-17 years who have a life-threatening illness. The Cougars partnership goal with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

The "Breakaway For Books" program encourages elementary school students to read outside of their regular schoolwork. Students who read eight books outside of the classroom will be entered into a draw for a chance to win special Cougars prizes. As a special incentive, the school that achieves the highest percentage of students completing the program will receive a visit from Cougar players and Rowdy Cat.

A partnership has been developed between the Prince George Cougars and Child Find Prince George. At selected Cougar home games, children will be encouraged to get their finger prints recorded, along with a head shot picture, which will be stored in Child Find records to help decrease the amount of missing children's cases.

The Prince George Cougars are very proud and excited to be a part of the community ticket program. A joint venture with CN, this program allows both organizations to demonstrate their appreciation for the continuous support that has been received over the past years by allowing deserving member of the community to attend a Cougars game for free. The Community Ticket Program and the Cougars are always interested in hearing about deserving members of the Prince George community.

Just as exciting, Bell Canada and the Prince George Cougars have once again joined together to create the "Captains Clinic". In this clinic, Cougar captains, and assistant captains, will attend 8 minor hockey practices to help develop and promote positive hockey skills. As the season progresses, some minor hockey players will then compete in numerous skill competitions during the intermissions of 8 Cougar games. "Minor hockey is an integral part of the community in Prince George. It is our goal to ensure that the right steps are taken to help its growth and development", states Cougars Business Manager Brandi Brodsky.

"The Cougars and Campbell's Chunky Soup Academic Achievement Bursaries" have once again been established to help reward the achievements of our hockey players. Here, Cougar players are rewarded for their academic accomplishments by being presented with bursaries provided by Campbell's Chunky Soup. "We encourage a high level of excellence not only on the ice, but in numerous aspects off the ice. We promote academic achievement with our players and see to it that they reach the highest levels in terms of their education", says Brandi Brodsky, Cougars Business Manager.

The Cougars are ready to hit the ice this season to provide fans with a full package of entertainment. Be there as the new breed of "Cats" prowl into the upcoming season Saturday September 25. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

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