Leafs, Coca-Cola Zero Give Away Free Tickets To Preseason Game
Leafs add fifth preseason game to thank fans for their support
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jul 16, 2008, 10:33 AM EDT
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added an extra game to their 2008 preseason schedule, and they're opening the doors free to all fans with a unique ticket giveaway opportunity in partnership with Coca-Cola Canada.
The Leafs and Coca-Cola Zero™ announced Wednesday that the September 22 preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at Air Canada Centre will be called the Coca-Cola Zero™ Fans First Game. The Leafs added the free game to their schedule as a way of recognizing the outstanding support of their fans.
"The Leafs have the most loyal and passionate fans in the NHL," said Leafs General Manager Cliff Fletcher. "Securing the additional preseason Leafs game and giving away tickets to the Coca-Cola Zero™ Fans First Game is our way of thanking them for their on-going support."
He added that this event was an opportunity for hockey fans who have never seen a live Leafs game to experience one at Air Canada Centre.
Fletcher made the announcement in Air Canada Centre's Galleria in front of hundreds of Leafs fans. He was joined by Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Greg Cyr, director of integrated marketing, Coca-Cola Canada, and Mike Clark, Ontario vice-president, Coca-Cola Bottling.
All Leafs fans in attendance were given a pair of complimentary tickets to the game against the Buffalo Sabres. The remaining tickets will be distributed free to fans through a series of unique promotions and contests.
Current Leafs players Curtis Joseph, Matt Stajan, Carlo Colaiacovo, John Mitchell, and Jeremy Williams, and Leafs legend Wendel Clark attended the announcement, met fans, signed autographs and distributed tickets for the Coca-Cola Zero™ Fans First Game.
"We’re excited to provide this unique opportunity for our fans to get the first look at the 2008-09 Toronto Maple Leafs team," said Anselmi. "The Coca-Cola Zero™ Fans First Game will be a memorable event. It will have the feel of an opening night with pregame festivities including a tailgate party for attendees to enjoy."
"Many thanks go to our corporate partner Coca-Cola Canada who has teamed with us to make this event a reality for our fans.”
“Coca-Cola Zero is about making the impossible, possible. Our product exemplifies that, said Greg Cyr, director of integrated marketing for Coca-Cola Canada. We've made a product that has the taste of Coca-Cola with zero calories. And now we’re making the impossible, possible for passionate Leafs fans that have never experienced the thrill of a live Leafs game.”
The event offers Leafs fans the first opportunity to see the new-look Leafs under the guidance of Head Coach Ron Wilson. The 2008-09 Leafs will see the return of familiar faces including Matt Stajan, Nik Antropov, Vesa Toskala and Alex Steen, who will be joined by newcomers Niklas Hagman, Jeff Finger, Mikhail Grabovski, Jamal Mayers and first-round draft pick Luke Schenn. Former Leafs player Curtis Joseph returns to the club in goal.
Rogers Sportsnet has secured the broadcast rights for the Coca-Cola Zero™ Fans First Game.
smuncky
one of the leafs new players has got some serious moves!
The Ear
Too bad he can't stickhandle, shoot, or pass.
smuncky
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Originally posted by The Ear
Too bad he can't stickhandle, shoot, or pass.
as long as he can dance, sort of, that's good enough for me. i need a replacement for belak.
The Ear
lol.
Wouldn't a pylon have been cheaper & more effective?
smuncky
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Originally posted by The Ear
lol.
Wouldn't a pylon have been cheaper & more effective?
Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos has learned that Toronto Maple Leafs defencman Bryan McCabe has reportedly waived his no-trade clause and may be headed to the Florida Panthers.
There are several teams reportedly interested in the much-maligned Leafs' blue liner. However, sources in South Beach, Florida tell Sportsnet that the Panthers are interested in McCabe because reports indicate that defenceman Jay Bouwmeester is not interested in signing an extension with the Panthers.
However, this does not mean that a McCabe-for-Bouwmeester deal is in the works.
The 33-year old McCabe has struggled with the Leafs ever since signing a five-year, $28.75 million deal in June, 2006.
ChemEnhanced
McCabe has stated he will not go to a western division team....so he is definately staying in the east. McCabe is a good choice for Florida since it seems Bouwmeester has no interest in staying in FLorida. If toronto was smart they would package up a draft pick and another player and try to get Bouwmeester....they may need to take some garbage from Florida in order to him as well.
I think Toronto will get a draft pick for McCabe...maybe a second round pick and thats it.
smuncky
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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
McCabe has stated he will not go to a western division team....so he is definately staying in the east. McCabe is a good choice for Florida since it seems Bouwmeester has no interest in staying in FLorida. If toronto was smart they would package up a draft pick and another player and try to get Bouwmeester....they may need to take some garbage from Florida in order to him as well.
I think Toronto will get a draft pick for McCabe...maybe a second round pick and thats it.
i'd like to sse belak come back. :o
ChemEnhanced
The current leaf line-up
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Forwards
# Player
80 Nik Antropov
9 Mark Bell
55 Jason Blake
50 Darryl Boyce
22 Boyd Devereaux
52 Robert Earl
54 Mikhail Grabovski
15 Niklas Hagman
44 Ryan Hollweg
21 Jamal Mayers
19 Dominic Moore
23 Alexei Ponikarovsky
14 Matt Stajan
10 Alex Steen
11 Jiri Tlusty
48 Jeremy Williams
Defencemen
# Player
8 Carlo Colaiacovo
6 Jeff Finger
15 Tomas Kaberle "A"
31 Pavel Kubina
24 Bryan McCabe "A"
36 Anton Stralman
7 Ian White
Goalies
# Player
31 Curtis Joseph
35 Vesa Toskala
Nocturnal_66
Has Sundin decided what team he'll play for in the upcoming season?
