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Columbus Destroyers present Zooperstars at Nationwide Arena on Sunday April 9

Friday March 31, 2006

Dispatch/Mix 97.1 Family Game packages also available for afternoon game

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Destroyers present the in-game entertainment of the inimitable animalistic superstars known as the "ZOOperstars" when the Destroyers host the Orlando Predators on Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Hilarious characters like Peyton Manatee, Whale Gretzky, Mario Lemule and others dance, flip, bounce, shake, and just plain entertain fans of all ages. In addition, Dispatch/Mix 97.1 Family Game packages are available for the matinee. This special package includes four game tickets, four Sugardale hot dogs, four Pepsis, four popcorns, one foam football, and four Dispatch Ice Haus skate passes. Packages starting at just $64 are available by visiting www.ColumbusDestroyers.com or calling (614) 246-HITS.

Other promotions scheduled for the remaining home games include the following:

Friday, Apr. 14 at 7 p.m. (New York Dragons) – 15 MINUTES OF FAME presented by Mountain Dew and WCOL

One fan with the best "15 minutes of fame" story will be honored with a promotional night in his/her name and star in a specially produced video recreating the "famous" experience that will be shown on the videoboard during the game.

Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. (Tampa Bay Storm) – ROOSTER’S WING BASH & DISPATCH/MIX 97.1 FAMILY GAME

Rooster's presents a pre-game party featuring live entertainment, Rooster’s wings and Bud Light on the McConnell Street Plaza for the final regular-season game.

Fans are invited to visit The Blue Jackets Bistro before, during and after every home game for great food and drink specials. The Bistro, located outside section 118, opens two hours before kickoff and features Rooster’s wings along with beer specials from Anheuser Busch.

Individual tickets starting at $10 may be purchased at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, or by phone at (614) 431-3600. Tickets are also available at the Blue Jackets Zones located at Chiller Dublin, Chiller Easton and Chiller North. All tickets are subject to service charges and facility fees. In addition, high school and college students (23 years and under) with a valid student ID may purchase a specially priced $7 ticket beginning two hours before each home game at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office only.

Entering its fourth season, NBC will continue its coverage of the AFL on Sundays throughout the season. Be sure to watch the AFL on NBC. Check local listings for complete details.