Americans’ fight cancer weekend begins tonight

ALLEN, Texas – The Central Hockey League’s leading team, the Allen Americans, are partnering with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life for the weekend of February 11-13th.
The Americans (32-8-1, 65 points) will take on the Odessa Jackalopes at 7:30 PM Friday, and 7:00 PM Saturday, followed by an afternoon match up with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 13^th.

“Teaming up with the American Cancer Society is something we find to be very important, because Cancer is something that has touched just about everyone’s life one way or another,” Americans Community Relations Director Kaitlin White said. “Relay For Life – Allen is an outstanding organization which does great work in Collin County, and we are very pleased to work together for such a great cause.”
For the weekend’s contests, the Americans will host a live, game-worn helmet auction and Zamboni rides, with the proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. The helmets, worn by the team specifically for the weekend, will be white, and will be up for bid following Saturday night’s game.
During the first intermission of Saturday night’s contest, Trevor Daley and Mark Fistric of the NHL’s Dallas Stars will be on hand to sign autographs for Americans fans. In addition, the first 1,000 kids in attendance will receive a free mini stick, compliments of local sponsor, Uncle Bob’s Self Storage.
Fans are also encouraged to wear purple Saturday night in support of the cause. Local musical group Sabine will be performing prior to Saturday night’s game.
After Sunday’s game, fans are encouraged to visit Boston’s: The Gourmet Pizza on 121 in McKinney, Texas for a post-game meet and greet with Americans players.
The club will also donate to the American Cancer Society $2.00 from all single game tickets, and 20% of any purchases from a special weekend pack which encompasses all three games.
“The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Allen is privileged to join with the Allen Americans in hosting the American’s Fight Cancer weekend,” American Cancer Society Manager of Income Development Audra Cozart said. “Relay For Life of Allen has donated $583,904 to the American Cancer Society over the past eight years; these dollars went back into Collin County helping people get well.”
To place an order for tickets during this special weekend, fans can call 972-912-1000, or visit www.allenamericans.com/promo and use the promo code, “RELAY.”

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