ROYALS OPEN SEASON
WITH A TWO-GAME SET ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Victoria hosts the
Portland Winterhawks to kick-off 2015-16 season.
For
Immediate Release
Monday,
September 21, 2015
Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals will begin their 2015-16 WHL
Regular Season with a pair of games vs. the Portland Winterhawks on Friday and
Saturday night. Friday’s game is the home opener while Saturday’s contest is
presented by Save-On-Foods. Puck drop for both contests is scheduled for 7:05
p.m.
SPECIAL
GUEST: The Royals
are extremely excited to welcome back Canadian sports entertainer Cameron
Hughes for Friday night’s game. The Ottawa, ON native has ignited crowds at
over 1,125 sporting events across North America and will bring his unique
method to pum-up fans and cheer on the Royals. For more information on Cameron:
http://bit.ly/1QuFoZ9
ROOKIE
WONDERS: The
Royals’ Matthew Phillips and Scott Walford finished the pre-season tied for the
team lead in scoring, as well as tied for fourth overall in league scoring.
Phillips, a 1998-born forward, recorded seven points (4g-3a) over seven
contests, while Walford, a 1999-born rearguard, collected one goal and six
assists over the same amount of games played.
FRIDAY
– HOME OPENER
Pre-Game:
-
The first 2,500 fans
will receive a Marty the Marmot tumbler cup.
-
The Investors Group
will be on hand at Gate 1 for a food drive supporting the Mustard Seed Food
Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring their non-perishable food donation to the
game to receive a discount offer for a future Royals’ game.
-
The Zone will be giving
away $100 to 10 lucky fans prior to puck drop.
Tickets:
- Tickets to Friday’s contest are
still available, but moving quickly. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance
at the Select Your
Tickets Box Office, online at www.selectyourtickets.com or over the phone at 250-220-7777
in order to avoid longer than normal lines.
Intermission
Activities & Promos:
Second Intermission
-
Chuck-a-Puck
o Jiffy
Lube Oil Change (approx. 20-30 winners per game)
Promo
-
Intact Insurance Shake
Up (Second Intermission)
o Two
fans will race head-to-head to solve a puzzle. The winner will receive a Havoc
mini-speaker and a $25 Visa gift card.
SATURDAY
– PRESENTED BY SAVE-ON-FOODS
Pre-Game:
- Save-On-Foods will be outside Gate 1
from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with hot dogs and refreshments available by donation to the
BC Children’s Hospital.
- The first 2,000 fans will receive
the official 2015-16 Victoria Royals Save-On-Foods Calendar.
Tickets:
- Tickets to Saturday’s game are still
available, but moving quickly. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets in advance
at the Select Your
Tickets Box Office, online at www.selectyourtickets.com or over the phone at 250-220-7777
in order to avoid longer than normal lines.
Intermission
Activities & Promos:
Second Intermission
-
Chuck-a-Puck
o Jiffy
Lube Oil Change (approx. 20-30 winners per game)
Promo
-
Save-On-Foods Shopping
Cart Race (Second Intermission)
o Three
fans will race in an obstacle course. The winner will get to keep their
groceries and will receive a $50 gift card to Save-On-Foods.
Show your #TrueBlue by joining our
Royals’ Family. Season ticket packages start from $414 and include the best
benefits like exclusive gifts, early entrance, newsletters, and a flexible
exchange policy on unused tickets. Get the full details by visiting www.victoriaroyals.com or calling 250-220-7889.
