Worcester Sharks Host "Be A Leader" Night On Friday
February 25, 2010 - 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 the 2nd annual "Be a Leader" night presented by the Law Firm of Abigail Williams & Associates when the Sharks host the Abbottsford Heat on Friday, February 26 at 7:05p.m.
The Sharks will wear special "Be a Leader" jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game with proceeds to Sharks Charities. In addition, The Law Firm of Abigail Williams & Associates will honor two local "Leaders" for their terrific work in the central Massachusetts community.
The game also marks the return of fan-favorite Riley Armstrong to the DCU Center. Riley ranks 2nd among the Worcester Sharks in games played (208), 5th in points (112), and 4th in penalty minutes (300). Armstrong was also the Sharks Man of the Year in 2006-07 and 2007-08 and was extremely involved in the "Be a Leader" program.
Created at the start of the 2007-08 season by the Worcester Sharks and the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, the "Be a Leader" program is designed to provide students in grades 4-6 with leadership tips to enrich their lives as well as others around them. Sharks players, in addition to Finz, the Sharks' mascot, are present at the school assemblies along with the principle of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, Abby Williams.
Each participant in the program receives one ticket to an upcoming 2009-10 regular season Sharks home game and a "Be a Leader" promotional item compliments of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates.
For more information regarding the "Be a Leader" program, please visit www.SharksAHL.com.
Purchase your Family Fun Pack today, which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 sodas for only $65! Each addition person is just $16.25 per person. College students are just $9 when purchased at the Box Office the day of the game with a student ID! The game will be shown live on Charter TV3.
Then on Saturday, the Sharks host the Abbotsford Heat again at 7:05p.m. on Special Olympics Massachusetts Night presented by Saint Vincent Hospital! The first 3,000 fans will receive a team poster which they can get autographed during a full team post game autograph session! The Sharks will host several Special Olympics Athletes with opening ceremony torch lighting!
The Sharks are already taking deposits for their 5th season in Worcester! Jump in today and save over 30% off box office prices! Find out how to get the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs for FREE by calling the Sharks front office 508-929-0500. 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
- Significant savings off box office ticket prices
- Priority access to purchase tickets to DCU Center events (subject to availability)
Season ticket packages, group tickets, and individual tickets for the 2009-10 and 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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