Thunder Announce Promotional Schedule for 2015-16
September 15, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS (Sept. 15th) - The Wichita Thunder, proud member of the ECHL and powered by Toyota, announced on Tuesday the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Tickets for the team's home opener against Quad City on October 17th at 7:05 p.m. go on sale today as well, the team announced.
The home portion of the schedule kicks off on Saturday, October 17th against the Quad City Mallards starting at 7:05 p.m. Starting at 4 p.m., the Thunder have partnered with Toyota to present this year's annual Block Party, which will feature live entertainment, the Bug Lady, face painting, ice cream, courtesy of Hiland Dairy, mini golf, street hockey, Paint the Town, K-9 Unit from the Wichita Police Department and more.
The Thunder have also partnered with Waste Connections on Opening Night for a special selfie stick giveaway. The first 1,000 fans in the door will receive a special voucher that can be redeemed at a table on the lower concourse level as they leave the arena.
Making a comeback this season will be Pink at the Rink (Oct. 30th), presented by RA Ruud and Son and Machinists Union Local Lodge 839 benefiting Susan G. Komen Kansas affiliate. The team will wear special uniforms with the net proceeds helping to find a cure for breast cancer.
On Saturday, October 31st, the Thunder will host their Halloween Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza against the Colorado Eagles at 1:05 p.m. The team will wear special Halloween-themed uniforms and fans will have a chance to win prizes for the best costume.
New to the promotional schedule this season include the team's first-ever Zamboni bank giveaway, presented by BNC National Bank (Nov. 14th), Movember Night presented by Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Get A Move On (Nov. 20th), $1 Beer and Country Night (Nov. 25th), Star Wars Night benefiting WYHA (Dec. 20th), Beer Fest and Jersey Cooler Bag Giveaway Night presented by RA Ruud and Son (Jan. 8th), Thunderdog Coin Bank Giveaway presented by Rose Hill Bank (Feb. 12th), Reality TV Night (Feb. 13th) and Batman/Superman Night presented by Kansas Honor Flight (April 8th).
Below is the full 2015-16 promotional schedule:
(promotions are subject to change)
Oct. 17th - Opening Night Block Party, presented by Toyota. Selfie Stick Giveaway, presented by Waste Connections (first 1,000 fans receive a voucher redeemable after the game for this great item)
Oct. 30th - Pink at the Rink Night, presented by RA Ruud and Son and Machinists Union Local Lodge 839 benefiting Susan G. Komen Kansas affiliate (Specialty Jersey Night)
Oct. 31st - Halloween Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, 1: 05 p.m. start (Specialty Jersey Night)
Nov. 8th - Brandon Steven Motors Buy-In Night
Nov. 11th - Veteran's Day, presented by Webster University
Nov. 13th - Faith and Family Night, presented by Case & Associates and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Nov. 14th - First-Ever Zamboni Bank Giveaway and Scout Night, presented by BNC National Bank
Nov. 20th - Movember Night benefiting Men's Health Awareness, presented by Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Get A Move On
Nov. 21st - Teddy Bear Toss and Learning Quest Reading Program Night, presented by Bank of the West, Hajoca and Convergys
Nov. 25th - $1 Beer and Country Night
Nov. 28th - Free Car Giveaway, presented by McDonald's
Dec. 20th - Star Wars Night, benefiting Wichita Youth Hockey Association (Specialty Jersey Night)
Dec. 26th - Thunder 5K, presented by NovaCare and Fleet Feet Sports Wichita
Jan. 8th - Beer Fest and First-ever Jersey Cooler Bag Giveaway, presented by RA Ruud and Son (first 1,000 fans)
Jan. 12th - Family Four pack, presented by Papa Murphy's
Jan. 22nd - Waste Connections Night
Jan. 23rd - Thunderdog's Birthday Bash featuring special guest Captain America, presented by Sonic Drive-In; Blood Drive benefiting American Red Cross (Specialty Jersey Night)
Feb. 5th - Go Red For Women Night, presented by Webster University, benefiting American Heart Association (Buy-In Night, Specialty Jersey Night)
Feb. 12th - First-Ever Thunderdog Coin Bank Giveaway and Wiener Dog Nationals, presented by Rose Hill Bank (first 1,000 fans)
Feb. 13th - Reality TV Night and Learning Quest Reading Program Night; Ladies Night
Feb. 16th - Family Four pack, presented by Papa Murphy's
Feb. 20th - An Evening with the ARC and Annual Cops vs. Fire Game (Specialty Jersey Night)
Feb. 21st - Credit Union of America Buy-In Night
Feb. 26th - Youth Jersey Giveaway and Scout Night, presented by Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
March 15th - Family Four pack, presented by Papa Murphy's
March 16th - St. Patty's Day Pre-Party
March 19th - Fight Cancer Night presented by RACE Charities (Specialty Jersey Night)
March 20th - Allstate Buy-In Night
March 26th - NWTF Night (Specialty Jersey Night)
April 6th - Fan Appreciation Night presented by Wichita Technical Institute (Buy-In Night)
April 8th - Batman/Superman Night with a special guest appearance by Batman, presented by Kansas Honor Flight; Learning Quest Reading Program Night and Team photo giveaway, presented by Eaton Place, United States Air Force, Newman University and Green Lantern (Specialty Jersey Night)
Learn more about each promotion on our website. Click on the individual game and find the Learn More tab. There will be brief description about each event listed.
Tickets are on sale now for our home opener! The remaining home games will be made available starting on Thursday, October 1st beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the INTRUST Arena Box office, by calling 855-755-SEAT or go online at www.selectaseat.com.
Season tickets are on sale now. Don't delay! Call the Wichita Thunder office and visit with a season ticket rep today to learn more. Stay up-to-date on all the news during the off-season by visiting www.wichitathunder.com.
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