2008 GENESIS JERSEY AUCTION RAISES OVER $32,105
Event Has Raised over $560,000 in 13 Years
For Immediate Release
Friday, February 22, 2008
Moline, IL – The Quad City Flames hosted the 2008 Genesis Jersey Auction following tonight’s 6-2 win over the Peoria Rivermen. This year’s events raised $32,105 as the team auctioned off specialty jerseys worn exclusively during tonight’s game. The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Genesis Compassion Fund, which raises money for many causes with a focus on providing flu shots for children in area schools. In the 13 year history of this event, the Flames have raised $560,199 for local charities.
The evening’s highlights included a hardest shot contest, sumo wrestling, dodge ball and a home run derby. Eric Nystrom capped the evening by re-enacting a scene from the popular hockey film, “Slap Shot”. Brandon Prust raised the highest bid at $2,500 following his performance as a figure skater. Matt Keetley, Carsen Germyn, Krys Kolanos and Brett Sutter also topped the $2,000 mark.
In addition to the on-ice performances, the team also raffled off jerseys featuring Adam Cracknell and Ryan Donally. The jerseys of Eric Nystrom and Dustin Boyd were auctioned off earlier this week at
qcflames.com.
Jersey Player Bid
33 Brandon Prust $2,500
36 Matt Keetley $2,350
18 Carsen Germyn $2,200
33 Krys Kolanos $2,000
27 Brett Sutter $2,000
3 Tim Ramholt $1,800
07 Team Signed $1,800
14 Tomi Maki $1,700
9 Kris Chucko $1,600
31 Curtis McElhinney $1,500
Raffle Jerseys (Donally & Cracknell) $1,255
10 Grant Stevenson $1,200
17 Matt Pelech $1,200
25 Warren Peters $1,200
2 Adam Pardy $1,000
6 Tim Hambly $1,000
7 Brett Palin $1,000
21 Derek Couture $1,000
28 Gerry Burke $1,000
8 Cam Cunning $900
24 David Van der Gulik $800
23 Eric Nystrom (on-line) $600
16 Dustin Boyd (on-line) $500
Total $32,105
The Flames host the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday afternoon. Game time is 5:05 p.m. Following the game, fans are invited down to the ice for a post-game skate. Tickets are available at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at
ticketmaster.com.
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For information contact:
Aaron Roof
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations
Quad City Flames
(309) 277-1343
aroof@qcflames.com
2008 Genesis Jersey Auction Raises Over $32,105
