MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have partnered with Papa John’s for the 2013-14 season, Monarchs President Darren Abbott announced on Saturday.  The new partnership includes special ticket and discounted online pizza order offers, pizza deliveries by players, and the chance for fans to walk away with $10,000.

“Papa John's Pizza is proud to be a Partner with the Manchester Monarchs,” said Robert Prange, Operating Partner, The Maine Thing, Inc. dba Papa John's Pizza.  “We have some exciting promotions in store for the Monarchs fans and can't wait for the season to begin.”

The collaboration provides a special opportunity for one lucky fan to win $10,000 in the Papa John’s $10k Challenge.  At each Saturday home game, one contestant will have one attempt to shoot a puck from the red line through a target in front of the net.  If the puck goes through the target, the contestant will win $10,000 from Papa John’s.

In celebration of the partnership, Papa John’s is offering Monarchs fans with exclusive offers.  When the Monarchs win at home or on the road during the regular season, fans will receive a 50% discount when using the promo code MONARCHS50 for online orders at www.papajohns.com.  Even in defeat, Monarchs fans will win!  Papa John’s is giving fans a 25% discount on their online orders when using the special promo code MONARCHS25 following a team loss during the 2013-14 season.

Papa John’s is also proving special ticket offers to fans of all ages throughout the season.  Fans can purchase the Papa John’s Pack during the regular season which includes four tickets to a Saturday home game and a voucher for a free large cheese pizza from Papa John’s starting as low as $70.  This exclusive offer is valid through the Monarchs Front Office and ends at 5:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the game.  Additionally, college students can take advantage of a special offer through the Papa John’s Monarchs U program.  At every Friday home game during the regular season, college students who purchase a $5 ticket at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box Office will also receive a voucher for free cheesesticks from Papa John’s.

“We continue to partner with prominent brands to bring more benefits and ticket packages to our fan base,” said Abbott.  “Papa John’s is a well-known franchise, not only in Manchester but throughout the country.  We feel fortunate to partner with Papa John’s and bring great deals to our fans.”

The Monarchs players are also joining the Papa John’s partnership.  Once a month during the regular season, Monarchs players will deliver Papa John’s pizzas to patrons who order online in Manchester and Nashua.

Secure your seats for Monarchs Home Opening Weekend, presented by AutoFair, through the Opening Weekend Pack!  Get two great seats for either the Opening Night game on Saturday, October 19 or Opening Sunday game on October 20 as the Monarchs drop the puck on their 13th season in Manchester.  In addition, you will receive six flex vouchers and a limited edition Opening Weekend puck (exclusive to this package).  For more information, visit www.manchestermonarchs.com or call the Monarchs Front Office at (603) 626-7825.