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December 13, 9:51 AMBoston Happenings ExaminerAnthony Crowe

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The Boston Bruins are selling holiday ticket packages starting at just $99! These "hat trick" packs include tickets to three games, a Bruins winter hat, and a decorative deluxe gift box! It's the perfect gift for the hockey fan in your life.

Act quickly, though, as two of the six schedule options are already completely sold out!

 If the "hat trick" pack isn't personal enough for you, try the 19th Annual Bruins' Wives Charity Carnival! The annual event, held this year on Sunday, January 4 is an opportunity to meet your favorite Boston Bruins players, and enjoy a day of fun, filled with interactive events including locker room tours, autograph sessions, and much more. The entire Bruins team will be in attendance, along with the Ice Girls, Blades, and even the Stanley Cup!

The event is presented each year by The Boston Bruins Foundation, a non-profit foundation whose mission is to assist charitable organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for children throughout New England. Every year, the event functions to raise money for a charity that has impacted our communities, and this year's Wives' Carnival will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a non-profit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. As always, The Boston Bruins Foundation has collaborated with the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center in planning the event.

There are three sessions, with the earliest being a short VIP Autograph session (and the most expensive), the middle session being fairly expensive (with a four-pack discount option) Early Bird session, and the general session which is the latest time slot in the day, and the cheapest ticket.

• The VIP session costs $250 per ticket for non-season holders; it guarantees that you will meet and get an autograph from every Boston Bruins player on the 2008-09 roster. This session is limited to 100 people and includes complimentary access to participate in all carnival games, with a one-use-per-activity limit, and entrance to the carnival during the Early Bird session.
• The Early Bird session tickets cost $50 per ticket (with an option to purchase a family four-pack for $150 available through 12/20/08) and includes a free autograph for each attendee as well as access to the carnival. This session is limited to only 800 people to ensure shorter lines and more time with players. Additional autographs and games are available for small fees, with the money benefitting charity of course.
• The general session tickets cost $20 each for adults and $10 each for children age 6-12. Children under 5 are free. The general session only includes admission to the carnival, but autographs and games are available for nominal fees usually running from $1 to $15.