SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The San Francisco Bulls Professional Hockey Team, proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, announced today that San Francisco closer Sergio Romo will be on hand this Friday, November 9 to support the Bulls and drop the ceremonial first puck at the game against the Stockton Thunder at the Cow Palace. Romo threw the final pitch to clinch the Giants’ second World Series championship in the past three years. Friday also marks Orange Friday, so wear your orange in support of the Bulls and Giants.

Romo has pitched five seasons in the Major Leagues, all with the Giants. he finished the 2012 season with 17 saves and an ERA of 1.79. In the 2012 postseason, Romo, a Brawley, California native, earned a National League high four saves, along with a 0.84 ERA.

The Bulls return home to the Cow Palace on Friday, November 9 for a Bulls Inaugural Season Hat Giveaway, courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle/SFGate.com, against the Stockton Thunder. On Saturday, November 10, it’s Team Poster Giveaway, courtesy of Stayingahead.com, when the Bulls take on the Ontario Reign. The puck drops at 7:15 pm for both games. Call up the Bulls office at 855-SF-BULLS (855-732-8557) to find out about group rates.

Tickets
SF Bulls Season Tickets start at less than $12 per seat and include the first four games of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, savings on parking and special invitations to “Meet The Team” and Chalk Talk Events. Individual tickets are on sale now. Click here to find out more or call 415-469-9843.

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About the ECHL
The ECHL began in 1988-89 with five teams in four states.  Today, the league has 23 teams in 16 states. The ECHL celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2012-13 and is the third-longest tenured professional hockey league behind only the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League. The ECHL has had 234 players reach the NHL over the last seven seasons. It’s the primary developmental league for the NHL and the AHL. On opening day of the 2011-12 season, 83 former ECHL players were on NHL rosters. The ECHL teams are divided into the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. All teams play a 72-game schedule. For more information please visit http://www.echl.com/