PINK IN THE RINK THIS SATURDAY
Feb 11, 2015WILD SET FOR PINK IN THE RINK THIS WEEKEND
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild is anticipating one of the biggest crowds of the season this weekend when it hosts Pink in the Rink on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.
In a partnership with the Susan G. Komen of Iowa, the Iowa Wild is hosting Saturday’s event to raise awareness for breast cancer. The Wild players will wear Pink In the Rink themed jerseys for the game. After the game is over, the players’ jerseys will be auctioned off in a live auction. Each auction winner will meet the player, get an autograph and take a picture with the Wild player after securing the winning bid. Last season, the auction and event raised more the $36,000 for Komen of Iowa.
The first 7,500 fans to the game receive an LED Light up Thunderstick. The LEDs will be used during the first intermisson for a “Light Up” ceremony, honoring all current and past breast cancer patients / survivors. The team will also have breast cancer survivors drop the puck for the pregame ceremonial puck drop. The Pork Producers are also chipping in with Pink Pigs for sale on the concourse as part of chuck a puck. The proceeds from chuck a puck will also go to Komen of Iowa.
Iowa returns home at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 to face the Texas Stars, the start of a three-game home stand. Before Friday’s game, the Wild is holding a Career Fair from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the Career Fair is free, and any participants taking part in the fair receives a free ticket to Friday’s game. On Saturday Feb. 14, Iowa hosts Texas and is celebrating Pink in The Rink. The first 7,500 fans at Saturday’s game receive a pink LED light, presented by Susan G. Komen of Iowa and 1700 The Champ. As part of Pink In The Rink, Iowa dons pink-in-the-rink themed specialty jerseys. After the game, the team is holding a live postgame jersey auction, with the proceeds benefitting Susan G. Komen of Iowa. Fans may purchase the Brewdog Pack, presented by Legends American Grill. The package starts at $15 per fan, consisting of a ticket, a Wild puck, a hot dog and a beer at the game. Fans also receive a beer at Legends American Grill – downtown location.
Iowa finishes its three-game home stand at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.15 against the Oklahoma City Barons. Sunday’s game is Crash’s birthday party, where the team celebrates with a superhero and mascot party. Numerous local mascots and super heroes will be on hand to help ring in Crash’s big day. The first 1,500 fans at Sunday’s game will receive an Iowa Wild insulated lunch bag, sponsored by Star 102.5. Fans may purchase the More 104 Subway Combo Pack, which starts at $12 per person, including a ticket, a hot dog, a soda and a Subway coupon.
The Iowa Wild 2014-15 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 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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