QMJHL Week in Review
Over the weekend, the Lewiston MAINEiacs began their second ever semi-final series in the QMJHL Playoffs, as they took on the Saint John Sea Dogs in games one and two at Harbour Station. Unfortunately, the series didn’t get off to the start Lewiston was looking for, as they dropped a 5-4 overtime game on Friday, before falling 4-1 on Saturday, as the Sea Dogs took a 2-0 series lead. Read more about the MAINEiacs-Sea Dogs series and catch up on the Remparts-Olympiques series as well in today’s QMJHL Week in Review!
The 2011 QMJHL Playoffs have passed the midpoint – check on the semifinal matchups in today’s Take 5!
MAINEiacs to Honor Oldest Season Ticket Holder in CHL: The Lewiston MAINEiacs are proud to honor Ms. Doris Makas, the oldest season ticket holder in the Canadian Hockey League this Tuesday evening. Ms. Makas, age 100, will drop the ceremonial puck prior to Game 3 of the between the MAINEiacs & Saint John Sea Dogs at 7:00 PM. Ms. Makas has been a season ticket holder with the MAINEiacs since the inaugural season of the Lewiston franchise in 2003-04. She is seen in the first row of Section 12 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, in the accompaniment of her daughter, Elaine night after night, and year after year. The MAINEiacs are truly honored and privledged for the tremendous support of people like Ms. Makas and hundreds of other loyal season ticket holders just like her! Please come early to the game Tuesday, and help us honor at true hockey matriarch!
The Auburn Lion’s Club will have a table during game four of the playoff series between the MAINEiacs and Sea Dogs at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The club will be accepting donations for eyeglasses and hearing aids. Please bring any unwanted eyeglasses and hearing aids that you no longer use, that way they may be recycled for people in need within the community. Stop by the Auburn Lion’s Club Table on Wednesday, and find out what they do in the community in cooperation with local area businesses. Plus, you will have the opportunity to meet Leo the Lion!
In preparation for every MAINEiacs’ home game, the Lewy’s Legion Street Gang makes their way out to the streets of Lewiston and Auburn with bells, horns, signs, and MAINEiacs’ gear, hoping to lure the passing drivers into the Androscoggin Bank Colisee for that night’s game. On Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 AM, the street gang will be at the intersection of East Avenue and Lisbon Street in Lewiston, next to Tim Horton’s. On Wednesday from 11:30-1:30, the street gang will be at the intersection by Residence Inn and Starbucks in Auburn. Come on out with game day gear, orange gear (THE HUNT IS ON!), playoff signs, horns, bells, and more, as Lewy’s Legion helps to fill the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Tuesday and Wednesday!
Tickets for the MAINEiacs’ home games in round three are on sale now! Lewiston will play games three, four, and six on home ice in this round on Tuesday, April 26th, Wednesday, April 27th, and Sunday, May 1st. All three games are scheduled to start at 7:00.
2011-12 season tickets and flex package renewal forms for current full season and flex package holders will be available at the MAINEiacs’ home playoff games. There are now special “Alumni Loyalty” pricing options available for those who had season tickets or flex packages during the 2010-11 season. For full details on the Alumni Loyalty package option, see the attached document.
Become a Billet! The MAINEiacs are creating a list of families who are interested in being billets for the 2011-12 season. Billet families are important to the MAINEiacs and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, as they serve as “homes away from home” for the players during the season. For more information on becoming a billet, please contact Bill Schurman at [email protected].
The Lewiston MAINEiacs have introduced a new way for you to follow your favorite team – the Lewiston MAINEiacs Official iPhone App! The app is available to be downloaded for FREE at the App Shopper!
It’s all here in today’s QMJHL Week in Review!
