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BEARS ANNOUNCE 2012-2013 SCHEDULE OF PROMOTIONS

08/28/2012 - HERSHEY, Pa.– The HERSHEY BEARS announced today the schedule of promotional nights for the 2012-2013 season, as well as the on-sale date for 2012-2013 individual tickets.  The announcement was made by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.
 
The BEARS are once again proud to include several giveaways to the club’s loyal fans through the generosity of its sponsors.  In 2012-2013, fans will receive a complimentary promotional item on 24 of the BEARS’ 38 home game nights.  Additionally, the popular jersey auctions return this season to benefit charity, and the BEARS will wear special-themed jerseys on five nights throughout the campaign.  Such jerseys will be auctioned off live following that night’s game.
 
The BEARS will also have five Dollar Dog Nights courtesy of Dietz and Watson, where fans may purchase hot dogs for $1 at various concession stands throughout GIANT Center.
 
The season’s giveaways begin on the BEARS’ home opening night – Saturday, October 20 – as the first 8,000 fans will receive a team schedule magnet courtesy of PNC Bank.  The final promotional night is slated for the regular-season finale.  Sunday, April 21 is Fan Appreciation Night, and is also the third of three HERSHEYPARK Pass Nights in 2012-2013.  All fans in attendance will receive a complimentary pass to HERSHEYPARK valid through July 4, 2013 as well as a chance to win a special prize.
 
The complete schedule of promotional nights follows.  The schedule is subject to change.
 
Also announced today, individual tickets for the HERSHEY BEARS’ 75^th season of play in the American Hockey League will go on sale beginning Tuesday, September 25 at 10:00 am.  Tickets may be purchased at the GIANT Center box office, by calling (717) 508-BEAR, or online at TicketMaster.com.
 
A special pre-sale for current HERSHEY BEARS season ticket holders will begin on Wednesday, September 19 at 10:00 am for those who wish to purchase additional seats for the 2012-2013 season.  Further information regarding the pre-sale will be announced in the near future.
 
Individual tickets for the BEARS’ two home pre-season games are currently on sale through the above outlets.  The BEARS will host the Binghamton Senators on Friday, October 5 at 7:00 PM and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Sunday, October 7 at 5:00 PM.
 
 
 
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2012-2013 HERSHEY BEARS PROMOTIONAL NIGHTS
 

DATE	OPPONENT	PROMOTION
Sat. October 20	Rochester Americans	- PNC Bank Schedule Magnet (first 8,000) - 75th Anniversary Jersey Auction
Sun. October 21	Binghamton Senators	- Labatt Blue Light Poster Schedule (first 4,000) - Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Night - Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive
Sun. October 28	W-B/Scranton Penguins	- Huggins Printing Co. Team Photo (first 5,000) - Team Autograph Night - Reese’s Trick-or-Treat Night (all fans 12 & under)
Sat. November 10	St. John’s IceCaps	- PPL Electric Utilities Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Night (all fans)
Sun. November 18	Syracuse Crunch	- Hershey CKC Pharmacy Gift Card (first 3,500)
Wed. November 21	W-B/Scranton Penguins	- Canteen Vending & Bimbo Bakeries Turkey Shoot (all fans)
Sun. November 25	Toronto Marlies	- Turkey Hill Experience Gift Card (first 3,000) - Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Night - Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey Auction
Sat. December 1	Norfolk Admirals	- WGAL Teddy Bear Toss Night
Sat. December 8	Hamilton Bulldogs	- Pennsylvania Lottery Voucher (first 4,000 age 18 & over)
Sat. December 15	Worcester Sharks	- Capital BlueCross AHL Outdoor Classic Edition Coco Bobblehead (first 5,000) - Toys for Tots Drive
Wed. December 19	Norfolk Admirals	- HERSHEYPARK Pass (all fans)
Sat. December 22	Springfield Falcons	- M&T Bank Car Magnet (first 3,000) - Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive
Sun. January 6	Worcester Sharks	- PSECU Knit Cap (first 4,000)
Sat. January 12	Connecticut Whale	- UGI Ice Scraper (first 5,000) - Washington Capitals Night
Sun. January 13	Connecticut Whale	- Capital BlueCross AHL Outdoor Classic Snow Globe (first 4,000) - Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Night
Sat. January 19	CAPITAL BLUECROSS AHL OUTDOOR CLASSIC ALUMNI GAME	- Capital BlueCross AHL Outdoor Classic Alumni Jersey Auction
Sun. January 20	W-B/Scranton Penguins (CAPITAL BLUECROSS AHL OUTDOOR CLASSIC)	- HERSHEYPARK Pass (all fans) - Capital BlueCross AHL Outdoor Classic Jersey Auction
Sat. February 2	Manchester Monarchs	- The HERSHEY Company Chocolate-Covered February (all fans)
Sun. February 3	W-B/Scranton Penguins	- The HERSHEY Company Chocolate-Covered February (all fans) - Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Day - Comcast Spotlight Day
Sat. February 9	Binghamton  Senators	- The HERSHEY Company Chocolate-Covered February (all fans)
Sun. February 10	Norfolk Admirals	- The HERSHEY Company Chocolate-Covered February (all fans)
Sat. February 23	Adirondack Phantoms	- The HERSHEY Company Chocolate-Covered February (all fans) - Proac Corporation Eco-Friendly Tote Bag (first 4,000) - Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive
Sat. March 2	Norfolk Admirals	- Ames Services Rally Towel (first 8,000)
Sun. March 3	Syracuse Crunch	- Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Night
Sat. March 16	Bridgeport Sound Tigers	- Penn State Hershey Medical Center T-Shirt (first 5,000)
Sun. March 17	Adirondack Phantoms	- St. Patrick’s Day Jersey Auction - Hershey CKC Pharmacy Gift Card (first 3,500)
Sat. March 30	Providence Bruins	- Dietz & Watson Ham Shoot (all fans)
Sat. April 6	Syracuse Crunch	- Fairview Golf Course BEARS Logo Ball (first 3,000)
Sun. April 21	Manchester Monarchs	- HERSHEYPARK Pass (all fans) - BEARS Fan Appreciation Night (all fans) - Player Awards Night - Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive