Dans to host Bobcats on $2 Tuesday at Danville Stadium

DANVILLE, IL-- The Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) have partnered with the Danville Dans of the Prospect League for a special "Bobcats Night" at Danville Stadium to be held Tuesday, July 27th at 5:30 p.m.

The Danville Dans will wear Vermilion County Bobcats-themed baseball jerseys for the second game of that night's doubleheader, featuring Bobcats logo branding and team colors- white, red and black. Those game-worn jerseys will then be auctioned off to fans at the conclusion of the game. Vermilion County Bobcats ownership and staff members will be on hand prior to the start of the game to unveil the team's road white jerseys between games and to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of Game Two.

"We are really looking forward to this exciting night," said Bobcats Vice President of Broadcasting and Communications Casey Bryant. "Baseball is a Vermilion County institution, with Danville Stadium celebrating its 75th anniversary. So to join forces like this and introduce our new pro hockey team in such a historic ballpark is fantastic."

The Dans are set to play the Champion City Kings on July 27^th in a doubleheader with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Danville Stadium gate priced at $2 a ticket for all entrants.

Vermilion County Bobcats season tickets are on sale now. Questions can be directed to info@vcbobcats.com.

About the Vermilion County Bobcats

The Vermilion County Bobcats are entering their first season of operation in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). They are based out of historic David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, Illinois, which has housed professional and/or junior hockey dating back to 1981. Fans can follow @VCBobcats on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for important updates on the team or visit vcbobcats.com. 

About Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL)

Now entering its 18th season, the Southern Professional Hockey League is comprised of 11 member teams located throughout the southeastern and midwestern United States. Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, the mission of the SPHL is to provide a quality family-friendly entertainment product structured inside an economic model that is viable for small and mid-size markets and arenas. For more information about the SPHL, visit the league’s website at thesphl.com.