September 3, 2008
CONTACT: Melissa Stradnick â" 717-534-8945
(HERSHEY, PA) â" The HERSHEY BEARS have announced their 2008-2009 promotion schedule. Below are a list of dates and promotions that will be occurring on those nights. Be sure to keep up-to-date with the latest promotions at HersheyBears.com.
October 18
⢠PNC Bank Night â" Come out for opening night of the 2008-09 season of HERSHEY BEARS hockey. The first 8,000 fans will receive a magnet schedule courtesy of PNC Bank.
⢠Pepsi Party on the Plaza â" Donâ™t miss the party prior to puck drop. Come out for your chance to win some great prizes and help us kick off a great season.
October 25
⢠Labatt Blue & Labatt Blue Light Night â" The first 4,000 fans will receive a poster schedule courtesy of Labatt Blue & Labatt Blue Light.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
October 26
⢠HERSHEYPARK Pass Night â" All fans will receive a complimentary pass to HERSHEYPARK for the 2009 season, valid through July 4, 2009.
⢠Pink at the Rink Night â" Help us raise money to be donated to the American Cancer Society.
⢠Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey Auction â" The BEARS will wear special Breast Cancer Awareness jerseys during warm-ups that will be signed and auctioned off during the game to benefit the American Cancer Society.
⢠The Hershey Company Trick-or-Treat Night â" All kids 12 and under will receive Halloween candy, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
November 1
⢠US Army Strong Night â" The first 3,000 fans will receive an item TBD, courtesy of the US Army. The Bears will wear specialty Camouflage Jerseys to be auctioned off following the game.
⢠Hometown Heroes Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
November 15
⢠âHelp the Houseâ Night â" The BEARS Booster Club will be accepting donations to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Banking/Finance Night â" Group Specialty Night.
November 16
⢠HERSHEYPARK
Christmas Candylane Night â" All fans will receive a complimentary ticket good for admission to HERSHEYPARK
Christmas Candylane, valid through December 31, 2008.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Adopt-A-Greyhound Night - Rescue greyhounds will be available for adoption.
November 22
⢠Danâ™s Auto Body Night â" The first 3,000 fans will receive an ice scraper courtesy of Danâ™s Auto Body.
⢠Comcast Spotlight Night â" Donâ™t miss special guest Tyrone from Nickelodeonâ™s The Backyardigans. Stop by the Comcast Spotlight booth on the concourse to get your FREE Polaroid picture taken with Tyrone, the good-natured, red-haired, orange moose! Plus check out the kids coloring station and other fun games and prizes!
⢠DUTCH WONDERLAND Night - See all your favorite friends from DUTCH WONDERLAND, including
Duke the Dragon and Princess Brooke.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Scout Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Heart Gallery On-Site â" Come find out more information on how you can adopt some great kids needing loving homes.
November 26
⢠Ames Services Night â" The first 5,000 fans will receive a rally towel courtesy of Ames Services.
⢠Stroehmann Bakeries/Canteen & Covenco Vending Services Turkey Shoot - All fans have the opportunity to come down on the ice following the game for the chance to win Thanksgiving food items.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Heart Gallery On-Site â" Come find out more information on how you can adopt some great kids needing loving homes.
November 29
⢠Capital BlueCross Night â" The first 5,000 fans will receive a fan scroll, courtesy of Capital BlueCross.
⢠Hershey Jr. Bears Night â" The Hershey Jr. Bears will be on site. Itâ™s the final night to purchase raffle tickets to win a cruise! Come to the Hershey Jr. Bears table on the concourse to register to win. The drawing will be held at the end of the game.
⢠Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive â" The Blood Bank will be on site, and fans are encouraged to donate blood to help the continuous blood supply shortage.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Heart Gallery On-Site â" Come find out more information on how you can adopt some great kids needing loving homes.
November 30
⢠ZOOAMERICA Night - Come see all your critter friends from ZOOAMERICA.
⢠Hatfield Dollar Dog Night â" Hot dogs will be offered for a dollar each at various concession stands.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Teacher Appreciation Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Heart Gallery On-Site â" Come find out more information on how you can adopt some great kids needing loving homes.
December 6
⢠WGAL/Belco Community Credit Union Teddy Bear Toss â" Fans are encouraged to toss teddy bears on the ice when the BEARS score their first goal. All teddy bears will be donated to charity.
⢠The United Stated Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Drive - Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Healthcare Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Sports Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
December 7
⢠Hershey CKC Pharmacy Night â" The first 3,500 fans will receive a $10 gift card good at any Hershey Pharmacy store.
⢠Cocoâ™s Birthday Bash - Come see Cocoâ™s friends and help him celebrate his birthday.
⢠Dr. Loriâ™s Antique Appraisal Night â" Bring your art, antiques, and questions to art historian, certified art and antique appraiser, and TV personality Dr. Lori. One FREE antique appraisal per person.
⢠The United Stated Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Drive - Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
December 20
⢠Pennsylvania Lottery Night â" The first 4,000 fans 18 or older receive a FREE instant game coupon to redeem at GIANT Foods.
⢠Ugly Holiday Sweater Night â" All fans are encouraged to wear their ugly holiday sweaters for the chance to win holiday prizes.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
December 21
⢠Hatfield Dollar Dog Night â" Hot dogs will be offered for a dollar each at various concession stands.
⢠Santa On-Site â" Santa will be on-site for photo opportunities.
⢠Toys for Tots Drive â" Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the 2008 Toys for Tots Drive.
December 27
⢠Scout Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
December 28
⢠WJTL Faith Night â" There will be LIVE acoustic music on the concourse prior to puck drop.
⢠Church Night â" Group Specialty Night.
January 9
⢠Hatfield Dollar Dog Night â" Hot dogs will be offered for a dollar each at various concession stands.
⢠Singles Night â" Come out for a night of fun and meet some great people.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
January 14
⢠HERSHEYPARK Pass Night â" All fans will receive a complimentary pass to HERSHEYPARK for the 2009 season, valid through July 4, 2009.
January 17
⢠WIOV Country Night â" Artist TBD will play on the concourse prior to puck drop.
⢠Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive - The Blood Bank will be on site, and fans are encouraged to donate blood to help the continuous blood supply shortage.
⢠Adopt-A-Greyhound Night - Rescue greyhounds will be available for adoption.
January 18
⢠PSECU Knit Cap Night â" First 5,000 fans will receive a knit cap, courtesy of PSECU.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
January 23
⢠College Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
January 24
⢠Washington Capitals Night â" The BEARS will wear special Washington Capitals jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game for charity.
January 31
⢠Scout Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
February 7
⢠Capital BlueCross Night â" The first 5,000 fans will receive a car magnet, courtesy of Capital BlueCross.
⢠Wellness Night â"Find out ways to eat healthy and learn exercises you can do to live a long, healthy life.
⢠Healthcare Night â" Group Specialty Night.
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Chocolate Covered February â" All fans will receive candy upon exit, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
February 8
⢠Hometown Heroes Night â" Group Specialty Night.
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Chocolate Covered February â" All fans will receive candy upon exit, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
February 11
⢠Think Green Night â"Learn how you can recycle and âThink Greenâ to save the environment.
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Chocolate Covered February â" All fans will receive candy upon exit, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
⢠Hatfield Dollar Dog Night â" Hot dogs will be offered for a dollar each at various concession stands.
February 14
⢠Puck-er Up Night â" There will be a Valentineâ™s Day Jersey Auction, where the BEARS will wear special Valentineâ™s Day jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game for charity.
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Chocolate Covered February â" All fans will receive candy upon exit, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
February 21
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Chocolate Covered February â" All fans will receive candy upon exit, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
⢠Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive â" The Blood Bank will be on site, and fans are encouraged to donate blood to help the continuous blood supply shortage.
February 28
⢠Central Pennsylvania Public Libraries Night â" Come and find out more information about your local libraries. Giveaway TBD.
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Chocolate Covered February â" All fans will receive candy upon exit, courtesy of The Hershey Company.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
March 1
⢠WJTL Faith Night â" There will be live acoustic music on the concourse prior to puck drop.
⢠Church Night â" Group Specialty Night.
March 11
⢠Auto Racing Night â" The first 3,000 fans will receive 1:64 Scale NASCAR style collectible car, courtesy of Auto-Locator. The first 3,000 fans will also receive FREE admission tickets to Pocono Raceway for Saturday, June 6 or Saturday, August 1, compliments of Pocono Raceway.
⢠Hatfield Dollar Dog Night â" Hot dogs will be offered for a dollar each at various concession stands.
March 14
⢠Penn State Hershey Medical Center Night â" The first 3,000 fans will receive a t-shirt, courtesy of Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
⢠ZOOAMERICA Night - Come see all your critter friends from ZOOAMERICA.
⢠Central PA Food Bank â" The Bears Booster Club will be accepting donations to benefits the Central PA Food Bank.
⢠Healthcare Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
March 15
⢠St. Patrickâ™s Day Jersey Auction â" The BEARS will wear special St. Patrickâ™s Day jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game for charity.
⢠Adopt-A-Greyhound Night - Rescue greyhounds will be available for adoption.
⢠Girl Scout Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Sports Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
March 25
⢠DUTCH WONDERLAND Night â" All kids ages 12 and under will receive a complimentary day pass to DUTCH WONDERLAND, valid through July 4, 2009.
⢠Hatfield Dollar Dog Night â" Hot dogs will be offered for a dollar each at various concession stands.
March 28
⢠Huggins Printing Company Team Photo Night â" The first 5,000 fans will receive a team photo, courtesy of Huggins Printing.
⢠Scout Group Night & Scout Sleepover â" Group Specialty Night.
March 29
⢠PA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION Autograph Night â" Fans will have 90 minutes to take photos with the BEARS on the ice following the game.
⢠Choral Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
⢠Banking/Finance Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
April 11
⢠Fairview Golf Course Night â" The first 3,000 fans will receive a BEARS branded golf ball, compliments of Fairview Golf Course.
⢠Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive â" The Blood Bank will be on site, and fans are encouraged to donate blood to help the continuous blood supply shortage.
⢠Hatfield Ham Shoot Night â" Fans will have the opportunity to win prizes from Hatfield on the ice following the game.
April 12
⢠Player Awards Night â" The players will be acknowledged with various awards.
⢠BEARS Fan Appreciation Night â" BEARS will be giving away prizes as a âthank youâ for all the support the fans have given.
⢠Teacher Appreciation Group Night â" Group Specialty Night.
All promotions are one per person except HERSHEYPARK Pass Nights, which are one per ticket. Promotional nights are subject to change without prior notice.
Season tickets are on sale now by calling (717) 508-BEAR, with plans starting at just $145. Great seats are still available, including the popular 12 and 22-game plans that allow you to pick your own games that fit your schedule. The BEARS will open training camp Thursday, September 25 at
Giant Center prior to the teamâ™s first exhibition game against Norfolk Admirals on Sunday, September 28. Hershey will open its 2008-09 season on Wednesday, October 8 at Wilkes-Barre, and host the Syracuse Crunch in the teamâ™s home opener on Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. Single-game tickets for all regular season games will go on sale to the general public Friday, September 12. For more information, visit HersheyBears.com
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ZooAmerica,
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Dutch Wonderland and
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