Drake Hogestyn may be out of NBC’s Days of Our Lives with his character, John Black’s death, but his legacy on the show remains alive and strong. After 21 years as the well-liked and popular Black, it will not be easy for fans of the daytime drama to simply say farewell and forget him.

Next week, Drake Hogestyn will grace an American Hockey League (AHL) game for a special meet and greet with fans of the soap and of the game.

Reflections Tannery, in cooperation with American Airlines and WEEK and News 25, is bringing Drake Hogestyn also known as John Black to the AHL match between the Peoria Rivermen and the San Antonio Rampage. The game is on the bill next Saturday, November 17 at 7pm.

In support of the Peoria Rivermen, its official website is giving away two game tickets each to 25 lucky winners. The winning entries will also be invited to a private Meet and Greet with Days of Our Lives’ Drake Hogestyn before the game. Aside from the exclusive get together with the promo winners at 5:30pm, Hogestyn will have a public autograph signing from 6:30-8:30pm.

Those interested to take part in the event may sign up for the contest at www.rivermen.net/fanzone/win, or they may click on the FANS tab and the John Black – Register to Win link on the website. For those who simply want to enjoy the rugged action of an AHL hockey match, tickets to the game are currently on sale at the Civic Center Box Office, through all TicketMaster locations, on line at www.TicketMaster.com, or charge by phone at (309) 676-8700. Seats are $18, $13, and $10.

This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans of the American Hockey League, Peoria Rivermen, Days of Our Lives and most especially Drake Hogestyn to show their continued and enduring support.

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