The Team
In the fall of 2001, a tradition of hockey that had embraced a region for decades was reinvigorated with the inaugural season of the Manchester Monarchs. Now, the Monarchs brand has developed its own tradition and reputation. It is one of quality, both on and off the ice. It is one of service and dedication to the fans that flock to the Verizon Wirless Arena, to the communities that surround it and to the sponsors represented there. Most importantly, it is one of unwavering commitment and devotion to be the very best.
The Monarchs are wholly owned an operated by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a Los Angeles based company specializing in sports and entertainment properties. In addition to the Monarchs, AEG owns the O2 Arena in London, the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers (partner), two Major League soccer franchises and several other properties. AEG is also involved with revitalization real estate projects, such as the development of a $1.5, 4-million square foot "LA Live" entertainment district, likened to a Times Square for the West Coast.
The Monarchs have finished in the top ten in attendance in the 30-team American Hockey League in all eight years of existence, finishing first in 2002-03 and 2003-04. In February of 2005 the Monarchs hosted the AHL All-Star Classic, a two-day event that was hailed as one of the best events of its kind in AHL history. With an award-winning game presentation staff that helps entertain both hockey enthusiasts and entertainment-seekers, Monarchs games continue to be known as "the place to be and be seen" by both fans and advertisers.
Click Here to see awards the Monarchs have won.
Attendance (per game average)
| 2001-02 | 8,199 | | 2005-06 | 8,612 | | 2002-03 | 8,987 | | 2006-07 | 7,593 | | 2003-04 | 9,140 | | 2007-08 | 6,706 | | 2004-05 | 9,053 | | 2008-09 | 5,882 |
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The Facility
| The 9,932-seat Verizon Wireless Arena is located in the heart of downtown Manchester, New Hampshire. With 34 luxury suites, 550 Club seats, a private lounge and a four-sided video scoreboard, patrons enjoy a first-class entertainment experience in the first building of its kind in the Granite State. the arena has hosted many sold-out concerts and shows, including Elton John, the Eagles, Green Day, Aerosmith, the Dave Matthews Band and many more. | |  |
The AHL
About the AHL
In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the NHL's premiere developmental hockey league. With all 30 National Hockey League teams developing talent in the 30-team league, the AHL's presence is felt on an international level. 84% of NHL players, coaches and officials have come through the AHL, including 100 Hockey Hall-of-Famers and 100 Calder Cup champions who have later won a Stanley Cup.
Attendance
The 2008-09 season saw more than 6 million fans attend AHL games for the eighth year in a row. The Lake Erie Monsters drew an AHL-high 15,408 fans for a single game against Hamilton on April 12 and the deciding game fo the 2008 Calder Cup Finals was played in front of nearly 10,000 fans at Chicago's Allstate Arena.
AHL Hall of Fame
In 2005-06, the league formed the American Hockey League Hall of Fame and inducted their first class during All-Star Classic festivities in Manitoba, Canada, in February of 2006. The Hall was created to recognize, honor and celebrate individuals for contributions specifically to the america Hockey League.
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Signage
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| | Dasherboard advertising puts your company right in the middle of the hockey action, providing maximum exposure during all 40 home games plus the Calder Cup Playoffs. Your company name or logo will be strategically located on opposite sides of the arena and easily visible to all fans. Exposure is enhanced by television broadcasts, highlights and print media coverage. |
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Rotational Dasherboards
| |  | | A twist on our traditional dasherboards, rotating dasherboards provide the same exposure during our 40 regular season homes games and Calder Cup Playoffs. They draw attention by the movement of rotating every two minutes from the time the arena doors open through the end of the game. |
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 | | In-Ice Logos
| | In-ice logos are one of the most striking and visual forms of advertising in hockey, located right on the playing surface. Choose the location on the ice that would best suit your company name or logo. In-ice logos will be in full view of the fans at all times, while receiving additional exposure through television highlights and print media coverage. |
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Player Jerseys
| |  | | Have your company name or logo move and flow with the action on Monarchs player jerseys. Receive exposure at all 80 regular season games, Calder Cup Playoffs and player appearances throughout New Hampshire. |
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 | | Arena Blimp
| | Nothing will get your company's name or logo around the seats like the Monarchs blimp! In conjunction with arena announcements, the blimp takes flight three times each game and can also drop prizes to your customers and our fans. |
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Zamboni
| |  | | Let the most popular piece of maintenance equipment in professional sports put your company name in from of thousands of fans each night. The zamboni is on the ice a minimum of three times per game. A custom designed company name or logo on the zamboni will be sure to attract attention. |
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 | | Bench/Penalty Box
| | Be a part of all the hockey action on the bench and back your team with shoulder high banners behind the players and coach, or add a unique hook to your marketing effort with a highly visible penalty box location. Either way you're in the action and in view of the Monarchs fans, television and cameras throughout the season. |
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Player Helmets
| |  | | You can't get any closer to the action than this! Your company name or logo on every play that the Monarchs make through the season, not to mention right in position to be caught by television and newspaper cameras all season long. If you want instant recognition, put your logo where it will be seen by everyone . . . on the Manchester Monarchs' helmets. |
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Print Opportunities
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| | Have your business message printed in the Monarchs Media Guide. This high quality guide features statistics, player profiles and player pictures. This guide is distributed to professional scouts, AHL member clubs, statewide and visiting media, and is sold in the Monarchs Pro Shop. |
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ROAR
| |  | | Get your logo or advertisement in the Monarchs free game-night handout, ROAR. This full-color piece is updated before every home series and features the latest news and information on the team, both on and off the ice. Handed out throughout the arena, ROAR has become a must-have for most fans. Include your company's message through coupons, rebates and special offers to create the perfect traffic-driving promotion! |
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 | | Pocket Schedule
| | Pocket schedules are the best way to keep up with Monarchs special promotions and events. Your company name or logo would be printed on over 250,000 schedules that will be distributed at games, convenience stores, restaurants, gift shops, etc. throughout the state of New Hampshire. |
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Season Tickets
| |  | | Don't just ask fans to come see you, give them a reason to by putting your message right in the hands of the most select group of customers, season ticket holders! Put your company name or logo and advertisement or coupon offer on the back of all season tickets which provide an excellent way to drive traffic to your business. |
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Media
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| | The Manchester Monarchs radio network broadcasts all 80 hockey games from the opening face-off to the Calder Cup Playoffs. Monarchs radio broadcasts are where the fans go to stay tuned to all Monarchs events including AHL news , Monarchs and LA Kings player movements, interviews and more. The Monarchs radio network is WGAM 1250 AM and 900 AM. All game broadcasts are also streamed on the Monarchs website. |
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| Website Banners | |  | | The Monarchs website is the #1 site to keep up to date with the latest news and team information, community programs, player profiles, interactive fan polls and audio broadcasts of every Monarchs game. Banner advertising puts your logo identity at center ice with our fans. Link our site to yours. |
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Tickets
 | | Season Tickets & Group Packages
| | Be part of the excitement as the Monarchs take the ice for another intense season of hard-hitting hockey action. Enjoy the sights and sounds of "Hockey Night" at the Verizon Wireless Arena with music and entertainment for the entire family. Our ticket packages offer you the best seats in the house as well as choice benefits that will put you right in the heart of the hockey action. |
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Luxury Suites
| |  | | Make your night with the Monarchs special for everyone. Entertain guests in our luxury suite for 14 people or try a party suite which accommodates 28 fans. There is simply no better way to experience the comfort, prestige and excitement than with the Verizon Wireless Arena's most desired premium seating option. |
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In the Community
As an organization, the Manchester Monarchs take pride in serving communities throughout New Hampshire through financial support, recreational and educational programs, publicity and the involvement of our players, coaches, staff and mascot. It is our goal to be a catalyst for the community spirit and pride through our organization's myriad of community activities and our charitable fund, the Monarchs Care Foundation.
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Contact Us
For more information about being a corporate partner, please contact our Senior Manager, Premium Services Stephanie Loebl at (603) 626-7825 ext. 6109 or by email at sloebl@manchestermonarchs.com.
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