LAST CHANCE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF "OPENING-NIGHT PACK"

Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons, AHL affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, are offering a special ticket package for their season opener on Saturday, Oct. 13 against the St. John's IceCaps at the MassMutual Center.

This "Opening-Night Pack" includes two tickets to the season’s inaugural contest, as well as two tickets to a future game of the fan’s choice during the 2012-2013 campaign and one autographed Cam Atkinson card for a discounted price of $69. In 2011-2012, Atkinson led Springfield with 29 goals, the second-highest total ever by a Falcons rookie to Daniel Briere's 36 in 1997-1998.

To take advantage of this opening-night package, fans may call (413) 739-4625.

Single-game tickets to see the Falcons in the 2012-2013 regular season are on sale now and can be purchased at the MassMutual Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by logging onto Ticketmaster.com. Ticket packages for the Falcons this season start as low as $112. Call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) for more information.

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