Participating Mascots Announced for the 21st Annual MASCOT GAMES

Participating Mascots Announced for the 21^st Annual MASCOT GAMES

Coming to the Amway Center July 25 & 26

Orlando, FL – New Hope for Kids has announced the mascots that will compete in the 21^st Annual Mascot Games, playing the Amway Center on Friday, July 25, at 12:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m., following a one-year hiatus.  Participating mascots include Stuff from the Orlando Magic, Albert and Alberta from the University of Florida, Burnie from the Miami Heat and fan favorite Lil Red from the University of Nebraska.  The complete list is below.  

The Mascot Games feature mascots from sports teams across the country competing in a variety of games.  Fans of all ages will enjoy thrilling and pulse-pounding competition, as mascots from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA battle through gladiator-themed games to determine the true champions of the mascot world.

All proceeds from the Mascot Games benefit New Hope for Kids, which provides support to children and families grieving the death of a loved one, and grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida.

Tickets are on sale now.  General admission tickets start at $12 and can be purchased through amwaycenter.com, Chase Box Office at Amway Center, Ticketmaster retail locations, charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000 or at Ticketmaster.com.  On Saturday only, all-access tickets –which include a Mascot meet and greet and reserved seating –are available for $25, and reserved seating is available for $20.  Group seating for Summer Camps is available by downloading a form from the Mascot Games website at www.mascotgames.org under the “Summer Camps” tab.

Since 1996, New Hope for Kids has been helping Central Florida children in need.  It brings hope, healing and happiness to children and families suffering from grief, loss or life-threatening illnesses.  Find out about New Hope for Kids by visiting www.newhopeforkids.org.

21^st Annual Mascot Games Participating Mascots

Ace – Toronto Blue Jays  

Burnie – Miami Heat

Fin the Whale – Vancouver Canucks  

Harry the Hawk – Atlanta Hawks

Lil Red – U of N

N.J. Devil – New Jersey Devils  

Raymond – Tampa Bay Rays  

Rowdy – Dallas Cowboys  

Sebastian – University of Miami  

Stormy – Carolina Hurricanes  

Stuff the Magic Dragon – Orlando Magic

Thunderbug – Tampa Bay Lightning  

Albert + Alberta – University of Florida

Moondog – Cleveland Cavaliers

Knightro – University of Central Florida

Tommy Hawk – Chicago Blackhawks

D. Baxter the Bobcat – Arizona Diamondbacks

Louie – St. Louis Blues

Slamson the Lion – Sacramento Kings

Stormy – Carolina Hurricanes