FYI:
Your 2022-23 theme nights and giveaways are in!
Yes… there are bobbleheads! 👀
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Here’s the press release:
Red Wings announce promotional calendar; tickets on-sale Friday
1997 and 1998 teams returning to Detroit for 25th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 3 and Nov. 5
- New-look Red Wings will host 16 weekend home games at Little Caesars Arena
- 25th Anniversary Celebration weekend to honor 1997 and 1998 Championship Teams on Nov. 3 and Nov. 5
- In addition, fan-favorite Theme Nights include annual Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve home games, Star Wars Night, Tigers Night and much more
- Four Bobblehead Nights scheduled featuring Moritz Seider, Nicklas Lidstrom, Lucas Raymond and Henrik Zetterberg
- Presale runs from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Thursday, single-game tickets set to go on-sale Friday at 10 a.m.
- Fans can sign up for the presale at DetroitRedWings.com/Presale
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings today announced the promotional calendar and exciting fan giveaway items for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Red Wings fans are encouraged to sign up for a presale at DetroitRedWings.com/Presale, which runs from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4. Tickets for the entirety of the 2022-23 season will then go on-sale this Friday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.
The Red Wings will host 16 weekend home games. Marquee matchups include the Home Opener (Oct. 14 vs. Montreal Canadiens), Halloween (Oct. 29 vs. Minnesota Wild), Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 23 vs. Nashville Predators), New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31 vs. Ottawa Senators), Kids Day (March 12 vs. Boston Bruins), Fan Appreciation Night (April 10 vs. Dallas Stars) and much more.
Highlighting this season’s theme nights is the 25th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. The Red Wings will honor two of the most iconic teams in the history of the franchise — the 1997 group that won the club’s first Stanley Cup in 42 years and the 1998 team that won back-to-back championships. Additional details surrounding the celebratory weekend will be announced at a later date.
Four Bobblehead Nights will return to Little Caesars Arena, featuring reigning Calder Memorial Trophy winner Moritz Seider (Dec. 3 vs. Vegas Golden Knights), NHL Hall-of-Famer Nicklas Lidstrom (Jan. 21 vs. Philadelphia Flyers), 2021-22 NHL All-Rookie selection Lucas Raymond (Feb. 25 vs. Tampa Bay) and former Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg (March 18 vs. Colorado Avalanche).
“We’re gearing up for what will be an exciting and highly anticipated Detroit Red Wings season,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “With a new-look roster, several special events and dozens of great giveaway items, we’re looking forward to creating a tremendous home-ice advantage for our team and a great atmosphere for our fans.”
Several games that feature a special ticket package will be hosted in Hockeytown. The fan-favorite “Love Your Melon” beanie returns for Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 25 against the Arizona Coyotes and Nov. 30 vs. the Buffalo Sabres, Grateful Dead Night is set for Jan. 14 vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets, Star Wars Night returns on Feb. 9 against the Calgary Flames, and Tigers Night – featuring a co-branded Red Wings/Tigers hat giveaway – will take place April 6 vs. the Buffalo Sabres.
The 2022-23 season promotional calendar, including fan giveaway items and group ticket specials, is as follows. Fans interested in group ticket packages can contact the Red Wings group sales team at 313-471-7575 or visit the Group Tickets page on DetroitRedWings.com.
Red Wings Promotional and Giveaway Calendar
Oct. 14 vs. Montreal – Opening Night Rally Towel Giveaway (presented by Coca-Cola)
Oct. 17 vs. Los Angeles – Magnet Schedule Giveaway (presented by Belle Tire)
Oct. 23 vs. Anaheim – Little Caesars Gift Card Giveaway (presented by Little Caesars)
Oct. 25 vs. New Jersey – Hockey is For Everyone: Pride Night
Oct. 29 vs. Minnesota – Halloween Oktoberfest Night
Nov. 3 vs. Washington – 25th Anniversary Celebration: 1997 Team (Additional details to be announced)
Nov. 5 vs. NY Islanders – 25th Anniversary Celebration: 1998 Team (Additional details to be announced)
Nov. 8 vs. Montreal – Educator Appreciation Night
Nov. 10 vs. NY Rangers – Military Appreciation Night (presented by Kroger)
Nov. 23 vs. Nashville – Thanksgiving Eve Knit Hat Giveaway (presented by National Coney Island)
Nov. 25 vs. Arizona – Hockey Fights Cancer Night (presented by Comerica Bank) & Love Your Melon Night
Nov. 30 vs. Buffalo – Love Your Melon Night
Dec. 3 vs. Vegas – Mo Seider Bobblehead Giveaway (presented by Huntington Bank)
Dec. 13 vs. Carolina – Ugly Sweater Giveaway (presented by MotorCity Casino Hotel)
Dec. 17 vs. Ottawa – Hometown Heroes Night
Dec. 31 vs. Ottawa – Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
Jan. 6 vs. Florida – Felt Pennant Giveaway (presented by DMC)
Jan. 12 vs. Toronto – Knit Scarf Giveaway (presented by MotorCity Casino Hotel)
Jan. 14 vs. Columbus – Grateful Dead Night
Jan. 21 vs. Philadelphia – Nick Lidstrom Bobblehead Giveaway (presented by Chevrolet)
Jan. 24 vs. San Jose – Faith Night
Feb. 7 vs. Edmonton – Nurse Appreciation Night
Feb. 9 vs. Calgary – Star Wars Night
Feb. 23 vs. NY Rangers – Hockey is For Everyone: Black History Night
Feb. 25 vs. Tampa Bay – Lucas Raymond Bobblehead Giveaway (presented by Comerica Bank)
March 8 vs. Chicago – Hockey is For Everyone: Women’s History Night
March 12 vs. Boston – Kids Day (presented by Chevrolet)
March 18 vs. Colorado – Henrik Zetterberg Bobblehead Giveaway (presented by Coca-Cola)
March 23 vs. St. Louis – Beach Towel Giveaway (presented by Meijer)
March 30 vs. Carolina – Teacher Appreciation Night & Tote Bag Giveaway (presented by DMC)
April 6 vs. Buffalo – Tigers Night Hat Giveaway (presented by MotorCity Casino Hotel)
April 10 vs. Dallas – Fan Appreciation Night (presented by Coca-Cola)
