USHL Des Moines Buccaneers

Buccaneers Reveal Promotional Schedule

Published on September 13, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Des Moines Buccaneers News Release


Urbandale (IA) While the main event always has been, and will remain, the hockey and the excitement surrounding the game itself the Des Moines Buccaneers are continuing another tradition of excellent promotions to augment the fun at Buccaneer Arena in 2012-2013. The Buccaneers have released their promotional schedule which features sidebar activities and themes for all 32 of the team's regular season home games.

Longtime staples such as postgame skates and discounted beer nights are joined by emerging favorites including the now-annual Doxie Dash and Wine, Women and Hockey Nights.

Fans will get to take part in six post-game skates with the Buccaneers following games on Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 2, Dec. 22, Jan. 27 and Mar. 9. The skates are free to anyone who attended the game that evening with free skate rentals also available.

Miller Lite $1.50 Beer Night is back for seven nights including Oct. 19, Nov. 21, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 15, Mar. 8 and Mar. 29.

Bud Light $2.50 Night returns for three nights including the home opener Oct. 6, Dec. 28 and Feb. 1.

The annual Teddy Bear Toss will be held Dec. 15 and again feature fans flinging stuffed animals onto the ice after the Bucs' first goal and those toys then being collected and donated to various local agencies.

The smash-hit of last season, the Animal Rescue League Doxie Dash, will have its second run on Feb. 23rd as the Buccaneers and ARL of Central Iowa combine forces again for a fun event designed to collect donated animal items. Details on how to enter for the Doxie Dash will be released at a later date.

Information will also be coming out soon for the second Wine, Women and Hockey Night on Dec. 1. Once again, the Bucs' coaches will provide a Hockey 101 lecture and answer questions during a special pregame event at the arena that will be exclusive to women 21 and over. During the presentation, women will get to enjoy free wine samples from a local vineyard.

As far as giveaways go, fans won't leave empty handed at a number of home games. Magnetic schedules will be handed out Oct. 12 and a Team Poster on Oct. 13.

CarMax will be handing out Thunderstix on Nov. 9.

The official Team Photo will be given away at the Feb. 8 game and Team Trading Cards on Mar. 30.

Fans will also note on the promotional schedule a number of special jersey auctions all designed to raise money for worthwhile causes as a live auction will occur after each of these games.

The Bucs will wear special Leukemia Lymphoma Society inspired jerseys on Nov. 17th. On Jan. 12th, the annual John Stoddard Cancer Center jersey auction will occur.

Guns and Hoses Night is back on Mar. 3 with local police and firefighters playing a charity game prior to the Bucs' game that night. The Bucs' themselves will wear special uniforms with the auction proceeds going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Finally, on Mar. 23, the Bucs will wear Iowa Donor Network inspired jerseys.

All promotions are subject to change with both additions, deletions and revisions so fans are encouraged to check bucshockey.com regularly for updates.

The Des Moines Buccaneers are preparing for their 33rd consecutive season in the United States Hockey League beginning in the Fall of 2012. Since 1980, the Buccaneers have produced hundreds of NCAA Division I players and dozens of professional alumni. Season Ticket Packages and Corporate Partnership information for the 2012-2013 season is available by calling (515) 278-2827.

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