Play It Again
Sports has teamed up again with Bauer Hockey to offer the “Practice of a
Lifetime” sweepstakes for the second straight year in the United States.
Featuring a grand prize one-hour hockey practice for up to 20 participants on
the winner’s home ice, NHL pro Jack Johnson of the Los Angeles Kings will lead
the sweepstakes winner and his or her teammates through the session. The promotion
is being held through Dec. 31, 2009 at participating Play It Again Sports
stores throughout the United States, including the local store located at 653 S
Broadway in Boulder.
“We know that
many residents in the Boulder area are avid hockey fans, so we’re very pleased
to offer this unique opportunity to our customers,” said Sue Stapleton of Play
It Again Sports of Boulder. “Sharing practice time with Jack Johnson is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we encourage people to stop into our store
and sign up for the sweepstakes.”
Last year’s
sweepstakes gave Superior, Wisconsin-teen Kyler Moss the opportunity to lead
practice with NHL pro Phil Kessel. The practice took place on August 15, 2009
with more than 300 local residents in the stands, cheering on Moss and his
teammates.
“We are thrilled
to partner again with Bauer Hockey for this exciting sweepstakes and to bring
the opportunity to our customers to win a dream practice with NHL pro Jack
Johnson,” said Pat Quinn, brand director of Play It Again Sports. “With nearly
350 locations in the United States, Play It Again Sports stores are a top
destination for hockey players and their families who are seeking quality used
and brand new sporting goods equipment. Hockey products lead our sales in many
of the markets we serve. This promotion is a way for our stores to provide
their hockey customers with an opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.”
A defenseman for
the Kings, Johnson, 22, first joined the organization in 2007. In his rookie
year, he was presented with the Kings’ Best Newcomer Award (Mark Bavis Memorial
Award) and Outstanding Defenseman Award, voted by the Kings’ media in 2008. He
also finished in the top three among NHL rookies for average ice time and
blocked shots. He concluded his 2009 season tied for first among Kings
defensemen with six goals and three power-play goals and first among NHL
defensemen with three shootout goals.
Practice of a
Lifetime sweepstakes participants must be 13 years of age or older as of Nov.
15, 2009. In addition to the grand prize practice session with Johnson, Bauer
Hockey skates, sticks, T-shirts and hats will be awarded as additional prizes.
Sweepstakes forms are available at participating stores. For a complete list of
participating Play It Again Sports stores and the official sweepstakes rules,
visit www.bauer.com/practice. For more information about Play It Again Sports
of Boulder or the Practice of a Lifetime sweepstakes, please contact Sue
Stapleton at 303-499-2011.
