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Drunk Skunk · 09-04-2008, 09:10 AM

PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE REVEALED FOR 2008-09 FLAMES SEASON

Team Opens Season with Second Annual “River of Red”

For Immediate Release
Thursday, September 04, 2008

Moline, IL- The Quad City Flames today announced the team’s promotional schedule for the 2008-09 season. The Flames kick the season off with the second annual “River of Red” and close the season with Player Awards Night. The 2008-09 season will also mark the introduction of several new giveaway items including: beanie hats, all-star posters, Dr. Seuss Flames Hats and the first ever Flames bobblehead giveaway.

The Flames host the Rockford IceHogs on Saturday, October 11th for Opening Night 2008. The first 6,000 fans will receive “River of Red” rally towels courtesy of Genesis Health System. Fans are also encouraged to wear red clothing to create the “River of Red” effect while welcoming the Flames back to the Quad Cities. Opening Weekend continues on Sunday, October 12th vs. Peoria. The first 5,000 fans at the game vs. the Rivermen will receive Flames magnetic schedules.

The first half of the 2008-09 season features six giveaways and a pair of post-game skates. On Saturday, November 1st, the team is previewing the presidential election by giving away candidate masks. After the game, fans are invited to participate in the first post-game skate of the season. On Saturday, November 15th, the Flames are giving away youth hockey jerseys to the first 1,500 fans under the age of 12. The first 7,500 fans at the Flames’ Friday, November 21st face-off with Chicago will receive a Flames window decal. On Friday, December 5th, team photos will be given out to the first 5,000 fans. Beanie hats will be available to the first 3,000 fans on Saturday, December 27th when the Flames host the Houston Aeros. The Flames host their second post-game skate of the season on Saturday, January 3rd. John Deere Community Night is slated for Friday, January 9th. The first 1,000 fans will receive John Deere Hats. All fans will be offered a $3.00 discount on individual tickets courtesy of John Deere.

The second half of the 2008-09 home schedule begins with a poster giveaway featuring the Flames’ 2009 AHL All-Star representative on Saturday, January 31st. One week later, the team hosts 4-H Teddy Bear Toss Night and a post-game skate on Saturday, February 7th. On Saturday, February 28th, the first 1,500 fans under the age of 12 will receive a Dr. Seuss Flames Hat. A Kids Club Post-Game Skate is scheduled for Sunday, March 8th following the Flames’ game with Milwaukee. An annual highlight of the QuadCity hockey calendar, The Genesis Jersey Auction featuring a St. Patrick’s Day themed jersey, is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. The first bobblehead night in Flames history will take place on Friday, March 20th. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive bobbleheads featuring the 2007-08 Flames Fan Favorite Award winner Carsen Germyn. Fan Appreciation Night is set for Saturday, April 4th. Lucky fans will receive a specialty themed jersey off the players’ backs following the game with Iowa. The team concludes the 2008-09 home schedule with Player Awards Night on Friday, April 10th vs. Iowa.

All promotional dates are subject to change. Keep checking qcflames.com for changes and additions to the 2008-09 Flames Promotional Schedule.

The Quad City Flames staff and mascot are available for appearances and speaking engagements throughout the summer of 2008. Players will be available for appearances upon their return to the Quad Cities in late September. Community leaders that would like to schedule an appearance at their event, can contact Michael Peterson at mpeterson@qcflames.com or via phone at (309) 764-7825.

Quad City Flames season tickets are available now. Visit qcflames.com for information on full season tickets, 20-game mini-plans or 10-ticket flex vouchers. Group tickets and specialty seating are also available for parties of 15 or more. Call the Flames Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825 to purchase ticket packages. Individual tickets will go on sale soon!
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For Information Contact:
Aaron Roof
Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

o: (309) 764-7825

dobbles · 09-04-2008, 09:17 AM

lol, i just posted this over at ITB.

i am excited for the bobblehead!

PIMking · 09-04-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dobbles

lol, i just posted this over at ITB.

i am excited for the bobblehead!

My season tickets are right next to you next year I wont take any yelling of Sucko high pitched in my ear. lol

dobbles · 09-04-2008, 03:30 PM

hey, if he plays awful again, it might have to happen...

and its not my fault i sometimes yell in a high pitched voice!!!! i get excited man!

so did you get seats 3 and 4 then?

PIMking · 09-05-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dobbles

hey, if he plays awful again, it might have to happen...

and its not my fault i sometimes yell in a high pitched voice!!!! i get excited man!

so did you get seats 3 and 4 then?

YUP. I know the guy that sits at the very end of the isle. there are two empty seats to the left of us.

QCsec113 · 09-05-2008, 09:47 PM

What section you guys in??

dobbles · 09-05-2008, 09:57 PM

111 - we will be rockin the front row.

Drunk Skunk · 09-05-2008, 10:31 PM

111 is for weirdos.

dobbles · 09-05-2008, 10:41 PM

so NOW you tell me!!!

we sat in your section for a good chunk of this past season. but liked being in the corner a bit more. personally, i love to bang on the glass, so that corner is the best spot down there.

Drunk Skunk · 09-05-2008, 10:43 PM

We moved down to the glass this season as well.

dobbles · 09-05-2008, 11:05 PM

still in 110 though?

Drunk Skunk · 09-05-2008, 11:09 PM

Yup. I'm fond of 110, just not of the woman that sat in the same row that I have for the past few seasons.

dobbles · 09-06-2008, 09:42 PM

i think i know who you are talking about. as i've said before i really have no idea who anyone is. i just put two and two together for you based on your pictures. we sat over in that section i would say a good 15 times. really enjoyed it.

QCsec113 · 09-06-2008, 10:05 PM

we also moved down to the glass this year as well!!

PIMking · 09-07-2008, 11:39 AM

111 ftw.

Bobblehead · 09-09-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dobbles

lol, i just posted this over at ITB.

i am excited for the bobblehead!

Thank you, thank you very much.

dobbles · 09-09-2008, 12:52 PM

and thank you for getting me all excited that there was activity in this section.

but now i feel so let down...

Bobblehead · 09-09-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dobbles

and thank you for getting me all excited that there was activity in this section.

but now i feel so let down...

LOL, it won't be long now before both sections are hoppin'

Calgary had frost warnings this week (although it is supposed to get summerlike this weekend) so the season(s) are just around the corner.

dobbles · 09-09-2008, 02:05 PM

yeah we dipped below 50F (10C) for the first time since the spring last night. so definitely a chill in the air. and football kicked off, so hockey can't be far away... this has been the longest hockey summer ever for me. i think its because of my support for the flames. in the past i missed hockey in the summer but have never been as concerned with every little thing.

SparkyOne · 09-09-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunk Skunk

Yup. I'm fond of 110, just not of the woman that sat in the same row that I have for the past few seasons.

I heard that she moved, too.

And we're right above you....in the first row! I can throw things!!!