{"id":1483,"date":"2017-11-13T14:01:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T19:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newi.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&p=1483"},"modified":"2017-11-13T14:05:37","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T19:05:37","slug":"green-bay-gamblers-disabled-veterans-press-release-2017","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/newi\/community\/green-bay-gamblers-disabled-veterans-press-release-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Bay Gamblers Hockey Club Raise
35,000 for Disabled Veterans – Press Release 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Green Bay Gamblers hosted their 6th Annual Military Night on Saturday, October 28 at the Resch Center. A season-high crowd of 4,363 was treated to a 5-4 win over the Sioux Falls Stampede. The highlight of the night was the contribution of $35,000 to the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans. The DAV will purchase a new transport vehicle with the funds.<\/p>\n

For the past six-years the presenting sponsor of Military Night has been the Animal Referral Center. <\/strong>Since 2013, Military Night has raised $118,000<\/u><\/strong>, all of which has stayed right here in Northeast Wisconsin to assist our veterans. \u00a0Proceeds are generated from 100% of helmet\/jersey auction, sponsorship and ticket sales.<\/p>\n

\u201cHelping those locally is something we take great pride in,\u201d says Gamblers Team President Brendan Bruss.\u00a0 \u201cThe local chapter of the DAV provides a much needed service to our local veterans and for us to have a positive impact on that program is something we are very proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2016 the local chapter of the DAV provided transportation for 39,197 veterans, logging over 885,000 miles.<\/p>\n

With each goal scored on Saturday, 26 separate businesses and private citizens each donated $100.00 through the Goals for the Military promotion.\u00a0 The Gamblers responded with a season-high five goals, bringing the total to $13,000.\u00a0 Goals for the Military partners include:<\/p>\n

ABT Foundations, Allegra Printing, Aurora BayCare, Belmark, Bruss Family, Buffalo Wild Wings, C and C Custom Builders, Certa Pro Painters, Conger Industries, Culver\u2019s, D2, Dan Chambers, Disabled American Veterans, Jeff & Ginny Dowd, Drift Inn, Exhaust Pro\u2019s, Fox Communities Credit Union, Green Bay Packers, Jewitt Family, Kaminski Dental, Menominee Casino Resort, Mid State Supply, Meijer Foods, Mikesch Family, Packerland Heating & Cooling, Dan Parsley, Pearly Gates, PMI Board of Directors, Pure Water Technology, Pizza Ranch, S & L Motors, School House, Screamin Head Buzz, Sound Check, SportClips, The Fan,Tom Vandersteen, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ken & Erika Wachter, Wild West Studios, WAPL, WFRV, WIXX, WZOR, Y-100 and Young Smiles Pediatric Dental.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Along with raising funds the Gamblers also honored the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.\u00a0 Honorary captains included United States Army, Corporal Matt Kempainen<\/strong>, United States Marine Corps Corporal Deb Nooyen<\/strong>,<\/u> United States Navy, Retired Chief Tom Beverly<\/strong>, United States Air Force Retired Master Sergeant Holly Hoppie<\/strong> and United States Coast Guard BM2 Dan Parsley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ceremonial puck drop included Lisa Peters<\/strong> of the Animal Referral Center, Former United States Army Sergeant and current WFRV reporter Steve Dent<\/strong> and United States Marine Corp Staff Sergeant\u00a0Jose C. Mendozavasquez.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flag was presented at center ice by the Desert Veterans of Wisconsin.\u00a0 Colors were presented by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 Military Honor Guard <\/strong>and the national anthem was performed by Retired Air Force Sergeant Mike Goodreau.\u00a0 <\/strong>In the first intermission the 132nd<\/sup> Army Band<\/strong> performed God Bless America.\u00a0 All current and former military was asked to stand and were saluted by both teams in the first period.<\/p>\n

Check will be presented to the DAV on Wednesday (11\/1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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