Jackals Announce Exciting Promotional Schedule
September 22, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
The Elmira Jackals announced their 2010-2011 promotional schedule on Wednesday, with giveaways and exciting events lining the Jackals' 36 regular-season home games.
"We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support in helping to make our promotional schedule exciting and fun for our great fans," Jackals general manager Robbie S. Nichols said.
For the fifth-straight season, the Jackals Block Party will usher in opening night with festivities aroundFirst Arenaduring the afternoon and evening before the puck drops at 7:35 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15.
Among the new and exciting promotions is McDonald's Sundays at First Arena, as fans can pick up coupons at local-area McDonald's restaurants for a $3 discount off Jackals tickets for Sunday home games. McDonald's will also sponsor kids activities at each Sunday home game.
Fans can enjoy Willowcreek Wednesdays at First Arena, where fans will have a chance to show their golfing skills at Wednesday home games on the ice during intermissions to win free games of golf at Willowcreek Golf Course in Big Flats, N.Y.
The Teddy Bear Toss will take place on Friday, Dec. 10, as fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears to the Jackals' game against the Trenton Devils that night to throw on the ice after Elmira's first goal. The teddy bears will then be donated to local-area charities.
On Saturday, Dec. 11, fans are asked to bring a toy to donate to local underprivileged children as the Jackals take on the Devils.
The fan-favorite Wiener Dog Races, sponsored by The Puppy Patch, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 8 against Kalamazoo. Sign-ups for the event will begin soon, so fans looking to enter their wiener dogs in this second-annual event are encouraged to check JackalsHockey.com for more information.
Below is the complete promotional schedule for the 2010-2011 season:
Friday, October 15th - Opening Night/Block Party
Saturday, October 16th - Poster Schedule Giveaway/On-Ice Autographs
Friday, October 22nd - Magnetic Schedule Giveaway
Saturday, October 30th - Cole & Burd Automotive Concept Photo/Halloween Party
Friday, November 5th - Capabilities Giveaway
Saturday, November 6th - Curly's Chicken House Concept Photo/Blade's Birthday Party
Friday, November 12th - First Heritage Federal Credit Union Velour Rally Towel Giveaway
Saturday, November 13th - Collins & Walton Flag Giveaway/Girl Scout Night
Wednesday, November 24th - Willowcreek Wednesday/Bring a Buddy Night
Friday, November 26th - Rally Towel Giveaway/Boy Scout Night
Saturday, November 27th - Wegmans Giveaway
Sunday, November 28th - McDonald's Sunday/Jackals Christmas Card Giveaway
Saturday, December 4th - Demet's Turtle Toss
Friday, December 10th - Teddy Bear Toss
Saturday, December 11th - Toys for Children/Thunderstick Night
Friday, December 17th - Christmas Weekend/Special Jerseys/Blade Holiday Photo
Saturday, December 18th - Christmas CD Giveaway/Jersey Auction
Friday, January 7th - Countryside Stove & Chimney Megaphone Giveaway
Saturday, January 8th - The Puppy Patch presents the Second Annual Wiener Dog Races
Sunday, January 9th - McDonald's Sunday/Jackals' Calendar Giveaway
Saturday, January 15th - Able2 Concept Photo/Texas Roadhouse Cowboy Hat Giveaway/Country Weekend
Sunday, January 16th - McDonald's Sunday/Chemung ARC Bandanas/Country Weekend
Friday, January 28th - Thunderstick Giveaway
Sunday, January 30th - McDonald's Sunday/Rally Towel Giveaway
Wednesday, February 16th - Willowcreek Wednesday
Friday, February 18th - WETM-TV Candy Bar Giveaway
Friday, February 25th - Donate Life America Puck Giveaway/Special Jerseys
Saturday, February 26th - Donate Life Jersey Auction
Sunday, February 27th - McDonald's Sunday/WETM Thundersticks
Wednesday, March 2nd - Willowcreek Wednesday/Season Ticket Holder Photo
Friday, March 11th - Boy Scout Sleep Over/Race Weekend/Special Jerseys
Saturday, March 12th - WETM-TV Thunderstick Giveaway/Jersey Auction
Sunday, March 20th - McDonald's Sunday/Multi Media Services Trading Card Giveaway
Wednesday, March 23rd - Willowcreek Wednesday/Multi Media Services Trading Card Giveaway
Saturday, March 26th - Multi Media Services Trading Card Giveaway
Sunday, March 27th - McDonald's Sunday/Fan Appreciation Night
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