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Posted: 9:37 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013

Tomahawk crews prepare hours to entertain crowd

By Kerri Corrado

JOHNSTOWN, PA. —

The Tomahawk’s hockey games are fun for all ages. Aside from the action on the ice, hard work is needed to entertain the crowd.

Before the game, crews prepare for hours making sure the game day experience is one of a kind for the fans.

“The surrounding community really backs us up. That is also a part of our tremendous game day experience. Our fans bring the whole stadium to life,” President Rick Bouchard said.

The rink empty until fans pile into the seats awaiting the stat of a fun filled night.

In between periods, fans are urged to participate and interact in many of the different activities provided. Some activities are “Chuck a Puck,” and a blimp circles the stadium dropping coupons.

Although, many of the activities are for charity.

“Some of the things we do around the community and during the games like chuck a puck. We donate portions of the money to different charities depending on hat is going on,” Bouchard said.

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