Patty the Patriot Wins Mascot Fan Vote
"The Prince William Ice Center and Potomac Patriots are honored to have Patty the Patriot be selected as a substitute for Uncle Slam," says Prince William Ice Center Hockey Director RJ Zeigler. "Patty will represent us well and looks forward to making the Potomac Nationals game experience all it can be for the fans for the duration of the 2012 season!".
Patty comes from the Potomac Ice Center which is located in Dale City just down the road from the Pfitz at 5180 Dale Boulevard. A new facility opened in 2011, the Prince William Ice Center is Northern Virginia's premier facility for figure skating and ice hockey.
"We can't thank all the organizations enough for the support in our mascot time of need," remarks Vice President and General Manager of the Potomac Nationals Josh Olerud. "We congratulate Patty the Patriot as the fans voted him in an unbelievably close vote. Patty and his spirit team will be great additions to the remainder of our season and we look forward to working with them."
Uncle Slam was placed on the 60-Day DL after the fire and is out for the remainder of the 2012 season. A new Uncle Slam will be unveiled and ready for the 2013 campaign.
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