WILD HOSTS PINK IN THE RINK THIS FRIDAY
Feb 8, 2016Team Partners With Susan G. Komen of Iowa For Extravagant Event
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Susan G. Komen of Iowa®, announced on Monday that Pink in the Rink takes place Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 PM when the Iowa Wild welcomes the Grand Rapids Griffins to Wells Fargo Arena.
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This unique and popular event, designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and generate funds for Susan G. Komen of Iowa, has raised more than $65,000 in live auctions over the past two years. As a tradition, the players wear Pink colored jerseys, available in a live auction after the game. Each of the past two seasons, Pink in the Rink night has been well attended with over 10,000 fans in 2014 and nearly 10,000 in 2015.
"The Iowa Wild is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen of Iowa for the third straight year with our annual Pink in the Rink night", said Iowa Wild President Todd Frederickson. "The past two seasons have set the bar pretty high in terms of donations and attendance. It means a lot for the Wild organization to lend a hand in our community through our fundraising efforts and help give back to central Iowa. It's difficult to find someone who has not been affected by any type of cancer and finding a cure remains a top priority. We take pride in helping raise awareness and funds to support that cause."
Iowa hosts its third annual Pink in the Rink Night on Saturday in a partnership with Susan G. Komen of Iowa. Fans are encouraged to wear pink in order to “PINKOUT”, and raise awareness and funds in a fight against breast cancer. The first 1,000 fans to the game receive a free Pink in the Rink Iowa Wild pink shirt, courtesy of Kiss1075 FM. Friday’s game includes a shootout challenge and a ceremonial-puck drop highlighted by breast cancer survivors. There is also a special lighting ceremony.
To lead the charge in fundraising efforts, the team will wear specialty Pink-in-the-Rink Themed jerseys for the duration of the game. After the game, fans may bid on their favorites player’s game-worn jersey in a live jersey auction, which starts within 10 minutes of the conclusion of the game. All fans are welcome to participate in the postgame auction. Each auction winner will meet the player, take a picture and get an autograph, to go along with the pink jersey.
“Our partnership with the Iowa Wild is critical in our ongoing fight against breast cancer”, said Susan G. Komen of Iowa Special Events Coordinator Derek Johnson. “Unfortunately, there are all too many people who have been impacted by this disease. The funding from this event helps ensure women, and men, right here in Iowa receive the screening, diagnosis, and treatment services they need, and also supports ground-breaking research at the national level. We could not be more grateful for the continued support from the Iowa Wild organization.”
Susan G. Komen Iowa is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate’s net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the national Komen Grants Program.
The Wild returns home next weekend for a pair of games against the Grand Rapids Griffins, beginning with Pink in the Rink on Friday, Feb. 12. Iowa is teaming up with Susan G. Komen of Iowa to raise awareness for breast cancer with Pink in the Rink Night. The team will don pink-in-the-rink themed jerseys and the first 1,000 fans will receive pink t-shirts courtesy of 107.5 KISS FM. Fans are encouraged to wear all pink to the game for a pink out. Friday’s game includes a shootout challenge and ceremonial-puck drop with breast cancer survivors. A special lighting ceremony is also planned for all survivors and those who have perished. The Wild will also be hosting a postgame jersey auction following the game. Friday is a $2 beer night, sponsored by 100.3 The Bus. The “Bring Your Buds Bundle” is also available for purchase, including one ticket, one 16 oz. Budweiser or Bud Light at the game, one hotdog, one popcorn, $1 off a Budweiser or Bud Light 25 oz. can during the Wild game, and one free beer at Carl’s Place following the game.
The Wild and Griffins faceoff again on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Saturday is Crash’s Birthday and the team is hosting a Mascot Party and Super Hero Day, sponsored by NASH FM and NASH ICON. The first 1,500 fans receive a super hero poster. The team concludes the evening with a postgame mascot autograph session. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates for a free postgame skate, courtesy of Grip-Tite Foundation Repair. Saturday is also Ladies Night, presented by Jim Beam and NASH FM. Ladies Night deals include $1 off glasses of wine, $5 for a regular Beam Orchard Twist, and $10 for the Beam Orchard Twist in a mason jar. “Bring Your Buds Bundle” packages will also be available for purchase.
Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website – www.Iowawild.com, the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team’s 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play its 2015-16 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com.
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