Battle of the Badges hockey event Feb. 14 in Wilkes-Barre

First Annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Event Set for Feb. 14 in Wilkes-Barre

First annual Battle of the Badges hockey event set for Feb. 14 in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — The first annual Battle of the Badges hockey event features Wilkes-Barre first responders against Scranton first responders at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.

The event includes two games listed for February 14 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza: a 1:00 p.m. game between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton first responders, and a 6:05 p.m. game between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Syracuse Crunch. Gates open at 12:00 p.m. for the 1:00 p.m. game and at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:05 p.m. Penguins game. A ticket will give you access to the first responders game and the 6:05 p.m. Penguins game against the Syracuse Crunch.

Pricing for a ticket is $30. Large groups are encouraged to reserve in advance; no deposit is required. For information to purchase tickets by phone, call Tyler Rothmann at 570-208-5407 or email trothmann@wbspenguins.com.

Address for the venue is 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702.

The announcement states the events are “All for great causes!”



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