CYCLONES ANNOUNCE 2016-2017 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
For Immediate Release: August 25, 2016
CYCLONES ANNOUNCE 2016-2017 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
A Number of Popular Nights Return for Upcoming Season
Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones have announced their Promotional Schedule for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. The schedule is highlighted by a number of events, giveaways, appearances and more that have proven to be fan favorites for many seasons.
This year sees the return of Princess Night, Superhero Night, Star Wars Night, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night. Fans young and old will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with some of their favorite princesses, superheroes, Star Wars Characters, and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As an added bonus, Star Wars and TMNT night will feature specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off following the games.
Key Appearance Dates:
- Princess Night: October 22
- Superhero Night: November 12
- Star Wars Night: December 10
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night: February 25
The 2016-17 promo schedule will also feature a number of marquee events, including First Face-Off, Throwback Night, Ugly Christmas Sweater Blanket Night, New Year's Eve, Cyclones Fight Cancer Night, Kids Matinee Game, Wiener Dog Races, and Fan Appreciation Weekend. First Face-Off, Throwback Night and Fan Appreciation Weekend are some of the more popular events on the Cyclones' schedule, and will feature dollar beer, soda, hot dogs and pizza. In addition, Throwback night will also include the ever-popular Teddy Bear Toss and tickets to that game are just $10.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Blanket Night will serve as Cincinnati's holiday celebration and will include a Christmas-themed blanket giveaway, and for a second consecutive year, the Cyclones will be hosting a game on New Year's Eve that will feature a post-game indoor fireworks show. Additionally, Cincinnati will be doing its part in helping to fight cancer with Cyclones Fight Cancer Night which will benefit multiple charities in the area.
This season will also see the return of the Kids' Matinee Game that lets Cyclones Kids Club members paint the ice following the Sunday matinee. The Cyclones have brought back Wiener Dog Races to this year's promo schedule as well, and that night will see the return of the popular Dachshund Dash during one of the intermissions.
Key Event Dates:
- First Face-Off: October 15
- Throwback Night: December 3
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Blanket Night: December 16
- New Year's Eve: December 31
- Cyclones Fight Cancer: February 11
- Kids' Matinee Game: February 19
- Wiener Dog Races: March 4
- Fan Appreciation: March 31-April 1
The Cyclones are also bringing back some of their most popular giveaway nights such as Winter Hat Night, Kids Jersey T-Shirt Night, and Adult T-Shirt Night. Additionally, the Cyclones will be giving away the first-ever Puckchop Plush that will celebrate the new mascot that debuted last season.
Key Giveaway Dates:
- Winter Hat Night: November 18
- Kids Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway: December 9
- Puckchop Plush Night: February 3
- Adult T-Shirt Giveaway: February 24
It would not be Cyclones Hockey with out Dollar Beer Night, and this season will feature 15 Dollar Beer Nights, along with four $2 Dollar Tall Boy nights.
Key Beer Dates: -Dollar Beer Nights- October 15. November 2, 3, 9, and 23. December 3, 7, and 15. January 11. February 2, 8, 15 and 22. March 2 and 29. -$2 Tall boys- October 18, December 27, January 31, and February 28
See below for a FULL LISTING of this season's promotions.
The countdown to the 2016-17 First Face-Off is underway! The Cyclones will return to U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday, October 15 when they host the Indy Fuel at 7:35pm. Between now and then, be on the lookout for several offseason events like Meijer Concrete Clones! Additionally, 2016-17 Season Ticket Packages are available NOW! Call 513.421.PUCK to reserve your seats. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the offseason on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram, along with our website,www.cycloneshockey.com!