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Verizon Wireless Scores with New England Bruins Sled Hockey Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 29, 2004
Contact: J. Abra Degbor
Phone: 781-481-1314
Contact: David Thomson
Phone: 978-808-7700

WOBURN, MA – Verizon Wireless is proud to announce its sponsorship of the New England Bruins Sled Hockey Team for the 2004/2005 season.

Sled hockey is a version of ice hockey played by people with mobility disabilities and injuries affecting their lower extremities. The game is essentially the same as any "stand-up" ice hockey game with the major difference being all the players sit on a sled, attached to two hockey skate blades under the seat. There are currently over thirty competitive adult and junior sled hockey teams operating throughout the US.

“Hockey is an institution in New England, and having a disability doesn't curb that passion one bit,” said Bob Stott, Verizon Wireless regional president. “The New England Bruins are competitive athletes who are also setting a positive example in the community. We are proud to support them and wish them great success this season."

The New England Bruins Sled Hockey Team is comprised of the best sled hockey players in New England. The Bruins compete in several tournaments in Dallas, Detroit, New York, and Westfield, MA each year and play exhibition games with high school, college, police and fire department teams. They also conduct several outreach clinics to develop excellence in sled hockey for people with disabilities throughout New England. The New England Bruins Sled Hockey Team is coached by former Boston Bruins great, Rick Middleton. To learn more about the New England Bruins, visit their website at www.newenglandbruins.com.

About Verizon Wireless:

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 42.1 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.