Hockey

Special Event Nights For Giants

by
Rocky Rhodes
September 29, 2015

It took a while, but the Vancouver Giants released the dates we should mark on the calendar and plan on attending in support of the 50th year of the WHL.

Thanks to Brendan Batchelor for the press release.

The Vancouver Giants unveiled their full schedule of Special Event Nights for the 2015/16 Regular Season on Tuesday morning.

Traditional favourites like Legends Night, Teddy Bear Toss and Fan Appreciation Night will be back for another year while the Giants will introduce a number of new special events including Canadian Armed Forces Night, Star Wars Night and the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game!

“We’re always striving to provide great family friendly entertainment that’s built around the Canadian tradition of hockey,” said Giants Vice President, Business Development Dale Saip. “Once again, we’ve got a series of great event nights, and we’re really excited for what this season has in store!”

Special Events Calendar

Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 17th vs. Red Deer Rebels
Craft beers on special at the Rink on Renfrew!

Canadian Armed Forces Night – Friday, November 6th vs. Kamloops Blazers
Tribute to the boys and girls who serve our country.

White Spot Legends Night presented by The Hockey Shop – Saturday, November 14th vs. Portland Winterhawks
Hockey legends at the Coliseum!

Woodward’s $1.49 Day – Tuesday, November 17th vs. Edmonton Oil Kings
Annual celebration of a Western Canadian institution!

Star Wars Night – Friday, December 4th vs. Kootenay Ice
The Force is strong with this one!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Night – Friday, December 11th vs. Victoria Royals
Getting into the holiday spirit a few weeks early!

Teddy Bear Toss presented by TELUS – Friday, December 18th vs. Everett Silvertips
A fun-filled, fur-flying night for the whole family!

CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game – Thursday, January 28th
The top NHL prospects in the country go head-to-head.

WHL 50th Anniversary Game presented by Canadian Direct Insurance – Saturday, January 30th vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes
Celebrating the great tradition of the WHL.

Family Day presented by TELUS – Monday, February 8th vs. Edmonton Oil Kings
Special deals for families on a holiday Monday.

Hooky Day – Wednesday, February 17th vs. Victoria Royals
Skip school or work and help the Giants spread the message of Acceptance.

Outdoorsman Night presented by Peregrine Lodge – Friday, March 4th vs. Victoria Royals
Celebration of the greatest place on earth — the BC outdoors!

Fan Appreciation Night – Friday, March 18th vs. Kelowna Rockets
Paying tribute to the best fans in the WHL!

To purchase tickets to any of the Giants’ Special Event Nights, visit TicketLeader.ca or call 604-4-GIANTS.

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