On Friday June 4th, 2010 from 7am-9am, Modell’s Sporting Goods will hold a “Craziest Flyers Fan” contest at the Cottman Avenue location in Philadelphia.  Fans will be judged to see who has the most “Flyer’d Up” look.

The Grand Prize will be a (:60) sixty second shopping spree from Modell’s, plus a VIP Viewing party (food and non-alcoholic beverage included) for Game 4  of the Stanley Cup Finals at Chickies & Pete’s South Philly!  Stop by to show your us orange and black, sign the big jersey, and join the Fox-29, Chickies & Pete’s, and the Flyers for plenty of fun and give aways!

The Cottman Avenue store is located at 2329 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, (215) 331-9439.

LET’S GO FLYERS!!!!!!

Modell’s Sporting Goods is the FIRST retailer to carry Disney Character Bandz!

Are you a part of the craze that is sweeping the country? BANDZ are the incredibly flexible bracelets that stretch to fit your wrist, and when taken off, fly back into different shapes, logos and characters!

Modell’s Sporting Goods carries Bandz ranging from 2.99-5.99 in a variety of styles and colors including:

• Yankees
• Phillies
• Mets
• Eagles
• Red Sox
• Disney Fairies
• Mickey Mouse & Friends
• Disney Princesses
• Toy Story 3
• Animals
• Cars
• Dinosaurs

Styles, colors and selection vary by store – more available in store! Check out our Store Locator to find a location near you!

Visit the Modell’s Sporting Goods in Mt. Laurel NJ (East Gate Square – 1100 Nixon Drive) on Thursday May 13th from 7-8pm, and meet All-Pro Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson!!! DeSean will be on hand to promote his recently launched football camp for kids, and you can register for his camp while there. Passes for the signing will be distributed to the first 150 fans; only those with a pass are guaranteed an autograph.

New Era launched a digital magazine called FITTED and it is AWESOME. Really cool and I promise this is coming from a consumers point of view and not a retailer. Check it out. http://www.yourlifestylefitted.com/.