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Our Next Selected # 1 Fan of The Month

Hailey Yvonne Riley ( Mini-Max )

December 2003    # 1 Fan of the Month

The littlest  " BIGGEST  FAN "  of the bunch!

There are many # 1 Fans seen all over the Verizon at any given Monarchs Game.  They are big and small, young and old, men and women.  They walk in, get wheeled in and even get carried in.  They show up by themselves, they show up with a friend, they show up with their spouses, they show up in groups, and they show up with their parents.  But one thing that all these fans have in common is their love for the Manchester Monarchs!

This month I selected a # 1 Fan that represents the youngest fan group that roots on the Monarchs.  Our first winner of this season is Hailey Yvonne Riley ( a.k.a.  Mini - Max ). 

At the age of 14 months old, Hailey made her grand appearance at the November 1st game that featured the Monarchs playing Lowell.    The Mini - Max costume that Hailey wore was a definite eye catcher and rallied the Monarchs to a 5 - 3 victory over Lowell !

This little # 1 Fan has attended many games in and out of her costume.  If Hailey cannot attend a Monarchs game, then she is sitting in front of a radio cheering for her favorite team according to her parents Melissa and Jason !

Yes, Hailey is even making road trips to see her favorite team.

Hailey proudly wears her Monarch's Toddler Jersey with her name on the back to each and every event she attends.

She has touched the hearts of many in the Monarchs organization, as well as the Verizon Wireless Arena workers and fans.

Hailey has collected many autographs and pictures with players by attending open practices, autograph signing events or just attending the games.

When asked which player Hailey likes, she will respond with a nod of her head, as she is not able to say most of the player's names yet.   So far she has seemed to pick " Ryan Flinn " as her favorite player because when his name is said she smiles really big and gives a great big nod along with her hands going up to start cheering. Hailey has managed to have one player's name come out crystal clear at this point and it is " Steve Kelly ".   She will point to the pamphlet and yell, "Steve Kelly".

Hailey has made a special connect to other players as well.   For example, I understand that she wants to thank Dan Welch, Jeff Giuliano & Max himself for nicknaming her Mini-Max.

So, from one Monarchs Fan to the Littlest Biggest # 1 Fan . . Congratulations Hailey on being selected as the MonarchsFanClub.com's  # 1 Fan of The Month (December  2003) ... Joe Z.

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