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Eastern Conference Finals Start Saturday

May 15, 2009

aBEARS to Meet Providence Bruins First Time Ever in Post Seasona (Hershey, PA) â€" The Eastern Conference Finals of the 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs start this Saturday at GIANT Center, when the Chocolate and White take on the Providence Bruins in a 7:00 PM match up. This is the first time the Bears face the Bruins in postseason play. The “Party on the Plaza” will happen on Saturday and start at 4:30 PM. The ever evolving band Funktion will play live outside, getting fans pumped for the game. There will be food and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase. Also, the first 8,000 fans will receive a rally towel Capital BlueCross, DUTCH WONDERLAND, Fairview Golf Course, Faulkner Honda, GEICO, HERSHEYPARK, The Hershey Company and PA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION. Funktion is a local band from Mechanicsburg. Their music encompasses all that is funky, soulful and jazzy. The band was formed in 1999 under the name Stone Jug. In 2005 Gabriel Middleton-Bass joined Max Matvienko-Sax, Tony Catalano-Guitar/Vocals, and Casey Kraynak-Drums. The band decided to strip its format of classic rock covers to focus on Funk. With a new focus the band changed it's name to the fitting Funktion. In 2008 Robin McClellan joined the band on Percussion and Vocals. Funktion has been growing a devoted fanbase woldwide. Funk, R&B, Reggae, Latin and Blues are all performed for audiences with high regard for air tight grooves, sophisticated melodies and creativity. For more information, visit www.funktionband.com. HERSHEYPARK is open this weekend and there is a special deal for anyone who visits the Park and then cheers on the Bears in the evening. Simple present your Park ticket at Giant Center Box Office to purchase 100 level tickets for $18.00 and 200 level tickets for $14.00! No refunds or exchanges on previously purchased tickets. The schedule is as follows for the best-of-seven series: • Game 1 at GIANT Center on Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 PM • Game 2 at GIANT Center on Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM • Game 3 at Providence on Friday, May 22 at 7:05 PM • Game 4 at Providence on Sunday, May 24 at 7:05 PM • If needed, Game 5 at Providence on Monday, May 25 at 4:05 PM • If needed, Game 6 at GIANT Center on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM • If needed, Game 7 at GIANT Center on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM


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