Flyers hockey is back in 24 days, and I better see some jam in the building this season, because that place was dead last year.

The home opener is October 9th, five days after the Prague game, and all fans in attendance will get a free t-shirt upon entry. Then the Flyers will proceed to beat the ever-living crap out of Kyle Palmieri and the New Jersey Devils.

Here are the rest of the promotional nights planned for this season, via press release:

Giveaways & Promotions

  • October 9 – Opening Night Schedule T-Shirt Giveaway, All Fans in Attendance
  • October 19 – Flyers Beer Stein Giveaway, First 10,000 Fans
  • October 26 – Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Night
  • November 5 – Gritty Chia Pet Giveaway, All Fans in Attendance
  • November 13 – Sean Couturier Winter Scarf Giveaway, First 10,000 Fans
  • November 23 – Kid’s Day | Kids Name & Number Long-Sleeve T-shirt Giveaway, First 3,000 Kids 12 & Under
  • December 19 – Flyers Winter Hat Giveaway, First 10,000 Fans
  • January 18 – 80s Night
  • February 1 – Gritty Window Cling Giveaway, First 10,000 Fans
  • February 18 – SUPERPRETZEL Dollar Pretzel Night
  • February 22 – Season Ticket Member Appreciation Day
  • March 5 – Fan Appreciation Night Presented by Toyota
  • March 5 – Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Night

Gritty Chia Pet night looks like the clear winner there. I’ll also take one of those window clings.

These are the community nights this season:

  • October 19 – Pucks & PAWS, Adoption Game in Partnership with PAWS
  • November 16 – Military Appreciation Night, Presented by Toyota
  • November 25 – Hockey Fights Cancer Night, Presented by Toyota
  • December 3 – Holiday Toy Drive Collection
  • December 5 – Holiday Toy Drive Collection
  • December 7 – Holiday Toy Drive Collection
  • December 17 – Holiday Toy Drive Collection
  • December 19 – Holiday Toy Drive Collection
  • January 8 – Pride Night, in Partnership with You Can Play Project
  • February 1 – Heart Health Awareness Night
  • March 7 – Gender Equality Night
  • April 2 – Autism Awareness Night

And here are the “special ticket” nights, which feature unique group options and collectible items that are included with each ticket purchased:

  • November 7 – Swimmers Night (Gritty Swim Cap)
  • November 13 –Drexel Night (Co-Branded New Era Hat)
  • November 25 – Love Your Melon Package (White Specially-Designed Hat)
  • December 3 – Golf Night (Gritty Driver Cover)
  • December 5 – Healthcare Night (Flyers-Branded Scrub Top); Penn State Night (Co-Branded New Era Hat)
  • December 17 – First Responders Night (T-Shirt)
  • January 8 – Educators Appreciation Night (Chalkboard Mug)
  • January 13 – Love Your Melon Package (Orange Specially-Designed Hat)
  • January 16 – Swimmers Night (Gritty Swim Cap)
  • January 18 – Villanova Night (Co-Branded New Era Hat)
  • February 6 – Golf Night (Gritty Driver Cover); Rutgers Night (Co-Branded New Era Hat)
  • February 10 – Love Your Melon Package (Black Specially-Designed Hat)
  • February 18 – Healthcare Night (Flyers-Branded Scrub Top)

Anthony and Russ will have a special guest on the Snow the Goalie podcast soon. I believe that announcement will be coming at some point today or tomorrow.

Until then, check out the most recent episode, with Jason Myrtetus of 97.5 the Fanatic: