SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Caesars Atlantic City will play host to the Post-Skills Party and the 2012 AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony taking place in association with the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic, Sunday, January 29 and Monday, January 30, 2012, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Following Sunday’s All-Star Skills Competition at Boardwalk Hall, take a quick walk down the Boardwalk to the Palladium Ballroom at Caesars Atlantic City for the Post-Skills Party, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets to the party are priced at $35, and include a chance to meet and mingle with the players and grab an autograph or photo, enjoy complimentary beverages, interactive game stations, music and more.
“At Caesars we thrive on offering our customers V.I.P. experiences for all types of sports and entertainment events that are unmatched in the marketplace,” said Don Marrandino, Eastern Division President for Caesars Entertainment. “The Palladium Ballroom will provide the perfect setting for the AHL Post-Skills Party that will give fans the opportunity to interact with hockey’s stars of tomorrow.”
The 2012 AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre. This long-standing tradition honors AHL’s hockey legends and rising stars. The AHL Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Tickets are $20 and include a commemorative program.
Tickets for these two hospitality events are on sale now. Tickets for the Post-Skills Party, AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony, Skills Competition and All-Star Game can be purchased at Boardwalk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Please note that tickets to both of the hospitality events are limited and based upon availability.
All-Session tickets for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic, which include tickets to the Skills Competition and All-Star Game, are currently on sale and are priced at $52 for on the glass, $37 for the Lower Bowl, and $32 for the Upper Bowl. Groups of 15 or more can save $5 per ticket on seats in the Lower or Upper Bowl. For group orders, please call 609-348-7023. (Note: all ticket prices include facility fees.)
For fans who want to enjoy two days of hockey action and all that Atlantic City has to offer, take advantage of special hotel rates available at Caesars Atlantic City and Bally’s Atlantic City for Sunday and Monday nights. To reserve your rooms at Caesars ($49 for Sun. Jan. 29 and Mon. Jan. 30) call 888-516-2215 and mention code PAHL or click here. To reserve your rooms at Bally’s ($35 for Sun. Jan. 29 and Mon. Jan. 30) call 888-516-2215 and mention code PAHL or click here. Both properties are located on the Boardwalk and less than a 10-minute walk to Boardwalk Hall.
To inquire about promotional opportunities for youth hockey groups in association with this event, or about game sponsorships and advertising, call 609-348-7022.
The 2012 AHL All-Star Classic in Atlantic City will feature the top young talent in the American Hockey League competing in the AHL All-Star Skills Competition and the AHL All-Star Game. Of the 562 players to take part in the AHL All-Star Classic since 1995, more than 93 percent have competed in the National Hockey League, including Patrice Bergeron, Brad Boyes, Dan Boyle, Daniel Briere, Brian Campbell, Zdeno Chara, Miikka Kiprusoff, Ryan Miller, Zach Parise, Bobby Ryan, Martin St. Louis, Jason Spezza, Eric Staal and Tomas Vokoun.
The 2012 AHL All-Star Classic is presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, Caesars Entertainment, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the American Hockey League. For destination information about Atlantic City, please visit www.atlanticcitynj.com.
