Friday 26 December 2014

Royals Host Cougars

ROYALS HOST COUGARS FOR TWO GAMES THIS WEEKEND
Victoria hosts the Prince George Cougars on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

For Immediate Release
Monday, December 22, 2014

Victoria, BC – The Victoria Royals return to action at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre against the Prince George Cougars on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.  Saturday’s game is Black Press Card Night, while Sunday afternoon is Kirby’s Source for Sports’ Skate with the players after the game.

MID-SEASON REPORT: After 37 games played so far this season the Royals entered the Christmas break in fifth place in the Western Conference with 37 points and a record of 17-17-2-1. Victoria has also scored 121 goals which is good for third most in the West and eighth in the WHL.

‘TIS THE SEASON: This weekend’s contests against the Cougars will see an influx of children and families at the games. The Royals, with the help of School Districts 61, 62, and 63 have donated over 25,000 free student coupons to all schools in the Greater Victoria area. The coupons are valid for any student aged 14 and under and can be used when redeemed with a paying adult at the Select Your Tickets box-office. If your child didn’t receive their complimentary coupon please give the Royals ticket office a call at 250-220-7889 to inquire about picking one up.

SATURDAY – BLACK PRESS CARD NIGHT

PRE-GAME:

6:00 p.m.
-          The first 1,500 fans will receive a set of collectible Royals’ 2014-15 player cards (limit of one set per person)

6:00 p.m.
-          Strathcona Hotel will have tables set-up in the concourse where fans can enter for a chance to win a PlayStation 4 console during pre-game and the intermissions

6:00-6:45 p.m.
-          Japan Camera will be on site at Gate 1 to take Christmas photos with Marty the Marmot. Photos are by food or cash donation to the Mustard Seed Food Bank.

INTERMISSION ACTIVITIES:

Second Intermission
-          SORA Spa Chuck-a-Puck
o   SORA Spa Package
o   Jiffy Lube Oil Change

SUNDAY – KIRBY’S SOURCE FOR SPORTS SKATE WITH THE PLAYERS

PRE-GAME:

12:00-12:45 p.m.
-          Japan Camera will be on site at Gate 1 to take Christmas photos with Marty the Marmot. Photos are by food or cash donation to the Mustard Seed Food Bank

INTERMISSION ACTIVITIES & PROMOS:

Second Intermission
-          SORA Spa Chuck-a-Puck
o   SORA Spa Package
o   Jiffy Lube Oil Change

Promo
-          Wheaton GMC 500 (Second Intermission)
o   Fans will compete for a prize from Dave Wheaton Pontiac GMC

POST-GAME:

Kirby’s Source for Sports’ Skate with the players:

-          Join the Royals post-game for Kirby’s Source for Sports Skate with the players.  Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates and helmets, but can rent by donation from the SOFMC Skate Shop during the game.  Proceeds go towards the BC Children’s Hospital.