Gladiators Announce 2016-2017 Promotional Schedule
August 30, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release
DULUTH, Ga. - Of the 36 homes games the Atlanta Gladiators will play at Infinite Energy Arena during the 2016-2017 season, nearly all of them will have on- and off-ice fun planned for the entire family. Whether it be a special theme night, a $5 Frenzy event, or one of the many fan-favorite traditions, members of "Glads Nation" are guaranteed to make memories with their favorite local hockey team this year!
Schedule staples such as Teddy Bear Toss and the annual MLK Kids Day Out game occur on Saturday, January 21st and Monday, January 16th, respectively. For fans who like to celebrate the holiday season with the Gladiators, the team will again play on Thanksgiving Night, hold their popular "Ugly Christmas Sweater" Night on Friday, December 23rd, and host the annual Winter Clothing Drive during two games this season - Tuesday, December 27th and Thursday, December 29th. $5 Frenzy events continue with Fleece Blankets (01/14), Adult/Youth Mesh Replica Jerseys (02/04), and an item to be determined later (03/11). For the young Gladiator fans, Superhero Night is January 28th, Princess Day returns on Sunday, March 12th, and Star Wars Night occurs on Saturday, February 18th. Added to the theme night lineup this year is Ghostbusters Night on Saturday, November 5th.
New for 2016-2017 is the Gladiators "Hockey Fights Cancer" Weekend on March 10th through 12th. Replacing Pink in the Rink, "Hockey Fights Cancer" Weekend will continue to feature colored ice, but will provide a fresh take on the annual fundraiser traditionally held over the course of a three-game weekend. Full details will be released at a later date, but the event is designed to generate a new buzz around the Gladiators efforts to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
Complete details for each event will become available over the course of the season, and can be found by visiting atlantagladiators.com. To plan a Group Night Experience around a specific theme night, contact the Gladiators Front Office at 770-497-5100.
2016-2017 Promotional Schedule: (All times/dates/events listed subject to change)
Fri. Oct. 14th vs Toledo - 7:35 PM Opening Weekend: Free Magnetic Schedules
Sat. Oct. 15th vs Toledo - 7:05 PM Opening Weekend: Team Calendar Giveaway Night
Thu. Oct. 27th vs Wichita - 10:05 AM Education Day
Fri. Nov. 4th vs Elmira - 7:35 PM Friendly Friday
Sat. Nov. 5th vs Orlando - 7:05 PM Ghostbusters Night
Tue. Nov. 8th vs Florida - 7:05 PM Election Night
Fri. Nov. 11 vs Florida - 7:35 PM Military Appreciation Night / Friendly Friday
Thu. Nov. 24th vs Norfolk - 7:05 PM Thanksgiving Night Food Drive
Fri. Nov. 25th vs Norfolk - 6:05 PM Black Friday Event
Sun. Nov. 27 vs South Carolina - 2:05 PM 'Stache Bash / Kroger Family Sunday
Fri. Dec. 9 vs Orlando - 7:35 PM Sing for Santa Concert / Friendly Friday
Sun. Dec. 11 vs Orlando - 2:05 PM Sing for Santa Concert / Kroger Family Sunday
Fri. Dec. 23 vs Greenville - 7:35 PM Ugly Christmas Sweater Night
Tue. Dec. 27 vs South Carolina - 7:05 PM Winter Clothing Drive
Thu. Dec. 29 vs Florida - 7:05 PM Winter Clothing Drive
Fri. Dec. 30 vs Florida - 7:35 PM Friendly Friday
Fri. Jan. 6th vs Tulsa - 7:35 PM Friendly Friday
Sun. Jan. 8th vs South Carolina - 2:05 PM Kroger Family Sunday
Sat. Jan. 14th vs Cincinnati - 7:05 PM $5 Frenzy: Gladiators Fleece Blankets
Mon. Jan. 16th vs Norfolk - 12:35 PM MLK Kids Day Out Game
Sat. Jan. 21st vs South Carolina - 7:05 PM Teddy Bear Toss
Fri. Jan. 27th vs Greenville - 7:35 PM Friendly Friday
Sat. Jan. 28th vs Greenville - 7:05 PM Superhero Night
Fri. Feb. 3rd vs Florida - 7:35 PM Friendly Friday
Sat. Feb. 4th vs Florida - 7:05 PM $5 Frenzy: Adult/Youth Mesh Replica Jerseys
Tue. Feb. 7th vs Orlando - 7:05 PM Two-for-Tuesday
Fri. Feb. 17th vs Adirondack - 7:35 PM Friendly Friday
Sat. Feb. 18th vs Adirondack - 7:05 PM Star Wars Night
Fri. Mar. 10th vs South Carolina - 7:35 PM Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend / Faith Night / Friendly Friday
Sat. Mar. 11th vs Greenville - 7:05 PM Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend / $5 Frenzy: TBD
Sun. Mar. 12th vs Greenville - 2:05 PM Hockey Fights Cancer Weekend / Princess Day / Kroger Family Sunday
Tue. Mar. 14th vs Florida - 7:05 PM Two-for-Tuesday
Sat. Apr. 8th vs Greenville - 7:05 PM Fan Appreciation Night / Kroger Gift Card Giveaway
The Atlanta Gladiators 14th season kicks off at the Infinite Energy Arena on Friday, October 14th against the Toledo Walleye at 7:35 PM. For ticket information, visit the official team website at www.atlantagladiators.com or call the main office line at 770-497-5100.
The Gladiators are members of the ECHL, the nation's premier "AA" hockey league. All home games are played at the 11,355-seat Infinite Energy Arena, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth - where parking is always free. The Gladiators have established an unrivaled commitment to excellence, maintaining a distinctive reputation for affordable and family-friendly sports entertainment and consistently ranked as one of the top "Things To Do" in the Atlanta area and across the North Georgia region.
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