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Last month, the Fayetteville Marksmen held the
team's first Teddy Bear Toss – a tradition among
hockey teams where fans throw teddy bears onto
the ice after the first home team goal is scored. Not
only did they win the game, but the Marksmen col-
lected more than 700 teddy bears to be donated to
area children's hospitals.
Now, they are looking forward. e Marksmen
take on the Birmingham Bulls Friday, Dec. 22,
during Star Wars Night, a themed night of family
fun that takes place a few days after the release
of "Star Wars: e Last Jedi." Players will dress in
Star Wars-themed jerseys while fans can enjoy $2
beer all night long. is will also be the final game
of the season where the Marksmen will offer its
most popular package – the Carrabba's Friends and
Family Four Pack, which includes four center ice
tickets, four select merchandise items and a $50 gift
card to Fayetteville's Carrabbas. e entire package
costs just $49.
e following big game is sure to have fans' tails
wagging – the Pooch Party takes place Jan. 20, and
dogs are welcome at the Crown Coliseum to watch
the Marksmen hit the ice against the top-ranked Mis-
sissippi RiverKings. As if you needed more of a reason
to check out the game, there will also be $1 hot dogs
and free Marksmen caps for the first 2,000 fans.
Marksmen tickets are a great holiday gift,
whether they are for a die-hard fan or someone new
to the hockey scene. e Marksmen offer several
great packages, including the three-game Hat Trick
package, All-You-Can-Eat package and Flex Plan.
e team is currently offering a Holiday Package,
which is available until Dec. 29. e Holiday Pack-
age includes four "flex tickets" (which are usable
in any amount, at any game), a $10 gift card to New
Deli and a Marksmen hat, all for $45. e first 40 to
purchase also receive a free Marksmen T-shirt.
Two new deals recently released include a
military-friendly Pay Day Promo, which runs on
the first and 15th of each month as well as the
Rims & Rink Package, for which the Marksmen are
partnering with Rimtyme's downtown Fayetteville
location to give away free tire fills and inspections,
along with a four-pack of flex tickets.
If you're looking for some opportunities to rub el-
bows with the players, keep track of the postgame par-
ties on social media and visit Fazoli's on McPherson
Church Road the second Wednesday of each month
for the players' Eat, Meet & Greet appearances.
Despite it being the inaugural year for the Marks-
men, through charity efforts, community events
and entertaining ticket-holders, the team has truly
made a mark on Fayetteville.
Keep up with the Marksmen on social media by
following them on Facebook.com/marksmenhock-
ey, on Instagram at @fayettevillehockey and on
Twitter at @marksmen_hockey. For more informa-
tion on Marksmen hockey, visit w w w.marksmen-
hockey.com. To learn more about the Rims & Rink
offer, visit w w w.rimtymefayetteville.com.
Marksmen Hockey making mark on the community
by SUZANNE GEISS
SUZANNE GEISS, Marksmen
Hockey Marketing Manager.
COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin-
gweekly.com. (910) 484-6200.
Marksmen Hockey is about more than the game; it's about
making memories and connecting with the community.
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