Senators Articles: Roger's House Celebrity Softball Challenge
August 24, 2004

Posted by: Bob Howard
Credit: Ottawa Senators.com

Roger's House - News Release

Monday, August 23, 2004

ROGER'S HOUSE CELEBRITY SOFTBALL CHALLENGE - SEPT. 2 AT LYNX STADIUM

Senators stars to take on NHL stars in celebrity softball event before Sept. 2 Ottawa Lynx game

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators Foundation, along with the Ottawa Senators and the Ottawa Lynx, today announced they would host the "Roger's House Celebrity Softball Challenge," on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Lynx Stadium before that evening's Ottawa Lynx game.

The game will take place at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a 30-minute autograph session with players at 6:30 p.m. Admission to the "Roger's House Celebrity Softball Challenge" is free once inside the stadium with a ticket to the Ottawa Lynx game at 7:05 p.m. against the Buffalo Bisons. Entrance to the autograph session following the softball game will be free with a $5 donation to Roger's House, which will include a Roger's House lapel pin and a commemorative poster for autographs.

Line-ups for the Senators Stars will consist of current Ottawa Senators players and management while the NHL stars roster will be made up of current and former NHL players. In addition, one spot on each team will be reserved for the general public and will be available by auction on eBay.

Fans wishing to take part in the game can bid on the open roster spots by going to www.ebay.com and searching for "Roger's House". A silent auction will also be held during the Lynx game with all jerseys worn by the "Stars" of both teams available for purchase. All proceeds from the night will go towards Roger's House.

Below are team rosters for the Senators Stars and NHL Stars along with team managers (subject to change):


Senators Stars NHL Stars

Manager: John Muckler Manager: Tim Leiper
Bench Coach: Spartacat Bench Coach: Skratch

Chris Neil C Rob Murphy C
Chris Phillips 1B Laurie Boschman 1B
Todd White 2B Ron Tugnutt 2B
Mike Fisher SS Brad Smyth SS
Jody Hull 3B Garry Galley 3B
Chris Kelly LF John Chabot LF
Ray Emery CF Jim Kyte CF
eBay spot RF eBay spot RF
Jason Spezza P Jason York P
Bench: Pat Kavanagh, Bench: TBD
Roy Mlakar