The Victoria Grizzlies to unveil their third jersey tonight

The Victoria Grizzlies to unveil their third jersey to support men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 3, 2017

Victoria, BC – The Victoria Grizzlies and Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, are proud to unveil the Grizzlies third jersey to honour and support men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  The Grizzlies players will unveil the third jersey on Friday, November 3rd at 7:00pm at the Q Centre Arena during their game vs the Merritt Centennials.

The Victoria Grizzlies have partnered with Island Savings to help raise awareness and funds for men and their families who who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The third jerseys will be worn by the Victoria Grizzlies during the month of November at the Q Centre Arena: Nov. 3 vs Merritt Centennials,Nov. 5 vs Trail Smoke Eaters (matinee game), Nov. 11 vs. Powell River Kings and then will be auctioned off at the Grizzlies home game vs the Nanaimo Clippers on Friday, November 24th, 2017.

Fans can bid on the game worn jerseys at all Grizzlies home games at the Q Centre Arena until the auction closes at the puck drop of the third period on November 24th. Fifty percent of the proceeds raised from the jersey auction will be donated to support men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families.

As well fans can purchase the Grizzlies Ultimate 3 Game Pack at local Island Savings locations and a percentage of the ticket price of all the ticket packages sold at Island Savings branches will also be donated to the cause.

Tickets for this week’s games can be purchased in person at the game, online at www.victoriagrizzlies.com or by calling the box office at (250) 385-1555

CONTACT

L.A. (Lance) Black, CFP
President, Victoria Grizzlies, BCHL
lanceblackcfp@shaw.ca
(250) 514-5609

 

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