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Build Bruiser a dog house

February 27, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs have some exciting community initiatives planned in the coming weeks and are also running a number of ongoing and upcoming promotions.

BUILD BRUISER A DOGHOUSE

Our resident mascot, Bruiser, is looking for a new doghouse and we're hoping you can help! Home Depot and the Hamilton Bulldogs have teamed-up to offer you some fantastic prizes worth $600, including a pair of 2007-2008 Hamilton Bulldogs Season Tickets. Bruiser will also visit your home for a photo opportunity with the most famous dog of all time!

Please submit your photos to the address below for your chance to win! Winners will be judged on creativity, so gather your tools and paint and get to work! The winner will be announced at Home Depot night on March 23rd. For more information please contract Sarah Spoors @ sarah.spoors@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

SEAN CORNER BENEFIT NIGHT

The Hamilton Bulldogs, in conjunction with the Hamilton Hornets Rugby Football Club, will host "Sean Corner Benefit Night" on Friday, March 30th at 7:30 p.m. when the Bulldogs host the Grand Rapids Griffins at Copps Coliseum.

Sean Corner, a 21 year-old star both in the classroom and on the rugby field, has been a six-year member of the Hamilton Hornets. Corner, a former Hill Park High School graduate and Mohawk College Mountaineers alumni, suffered a spinal cord injury during a rugby game on September 9th, 2006. The injury caused paralysis from the waist down and is likely to be permanent.

Tickets for the "Sean Corner Benefit Night" are $15 and can be purchased by contacting Andrew Staios at (905) 546-8182 or via email at andrew.staios@hamiltonbulldogs.com, or at Slainte's Irish Pub, located at 33 Bowen St. in Hamilton. The "Sean Corner Benefit Fund" will directly receive $5 from each ticket sold through these avenues.

Various media outlets such as The Score and Cable 14 have agreed to promote this event. There will be a raffle during the game featuring donated prizes like an autographed Team Canada Rugby jersey (courtesy of Rugby Canada), four Barbarian rugby balls signed by the Hamilton Bulldogs, two leather chairs valued at $1100 each (donated by Park's furniture), and an autographed Team Canada Jarome Iginla jersey (courtesy of Shoot for a Cure).

Sean will also be on hand to drop the puck during the ceremonial face-off before the game.

APPLETON RUM SHOOTOUT

Want to escape the c-c-c-cold? Catch a bouncing beach ball at any of our remaining games this season and you could qualify for a chance to win a trip for two to vacation in the heat of the Jamaican sun with the PMA Appleton Rum Shootout* at our last regular game of the season, April 13th.

Feel hot, hot, hot with PMA Appleton Rum and your Hamilton Bulldogs! *Must be 19 years of age and older to qualify.

'JERSEYS OFF OUR BACKS'

Bulldogs fans, this is your chance to take home the game worn jersey right off your favorite player's back! Raffle tickets are available from February 16th - April 11th at the Youth Fund Booth behind section 114. Place the ticket in the box of the player that you want to win, and on April 13th you could be announced as the lucky winner! Winners will attend a private meet and greet and autograph session at the end of the season, where they will receive the jersey directly from the player!

Tickets are $2.00 each, three for $5.00 or 20 for $20.00. Net proceeds from this event are in support of the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund.

BRUISER TO BATTLE CHAMMY AT HOUSE LEAGUE CLASSIC

Bruiser is set to be honorary Captain of the 5th Annual March Break Classic House League Tournament on Thursday March 15th at Rosedale Arena.

Bruiser will be game ready as he heads to partake in the annual March Break Classic. This will be Bruiser's 2nd year as honorary captain for the pre-novice championship game, set to take place at approx. 11:30 am. Last year Bruiser helped lead his team to victory as they defeated a team lead by the Hamilton Ti-Cats mascot Stripes. This year the official mascot of 820 CHAM, Chammy, is challenging Bruiser for bragging rights amongst the mascots. Bruiser looks to keep the winning streak alive as he puts his team leading skills to the test.

Feel free to stop by Rosedale Arena on March 15th to cheer for your favourite mascot and there pre-novice hockey teams as they battle for the title of March Break Classic House League Tournament Champions.

BRUISER IN THE COMMUNITY

The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club attended over 600 events last year lending support and adding excitement to a variety of fundraisers, grand openings, fairs and schools and we want to top that during our 11th season! To book Bruiser for your next community event or charity fundraiser, please contact Wes Gordon, Community Appearance Coordinator, at 905-546-8175 or via email to wes.gordon@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

BULLDOGS ON THE RADIO

Derek Wills joins Jason Farr on 820 CHAM 'The Legend' at 7:55 a.m. on Friday, March 2nd. Derek will review the past week, which saw the Bulldogs lose a pair of decisions to Syracuse before bouncing back by taking three points off Grand Rapids on the weekend. Derek will also review the continuation of the road trip sees the Bulldogs go to Omaha on Wednesday February 28th. Derek will also preview the 'Dogs upcoming road games which includes two more stops against West Division opponents with Milwaukee where the Bulldogs will do battle with the Admirals (AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators) on Friday, March 2nd at 8:00 p.m. The 'Dogs then head to Chicago to take on the West Division leading Wolves (AHL affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers) on Saturday, March 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Both games can be heard live on 820 CHAM "The Legend" and online at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.

BULLDOGS FAMILY PACKS

The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club would love to have you, your friends and family attend one of our games. Check out our monthly offers for one of the best deals going!

March Games:

- 4 Tickets

- 2 Commemorative Mugs

- 2 Cheer Stix

- 2 Autographed Kyle Chipchura Pictures

Order your family fun pack today for the low price of $70.00. To order your family pack, please call (905) 546-8170 or email kyle.robinson@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

'YUK IT UP!' WITH GUY KNOWITALL

Submit your funniest (CLEAN!!!) joke for a chance to win two passes to Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club in Hamilton. We're looking for LAUGHS at Copps Coliseum so if you have some tear-inducing belly-wobblers to share, don't be shy! Submit them for your chance to win! If you're a winner, your joke will be announced LIVE during a Bulldogs home game by the 'Dogs favourite laugh-a-minute comedian, Guy Knowitall! Keep 'em short and sweet - it'll be a treat! To submit your joke, click on 'Upcoming Promotions' link from our home page.

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