Capitals 2016-17 Promotional Schedule Announced
The Washington Capitals announced today the team's 2016-17 promotional schedule, highlighted by three all-fan giveaways to open the season and several new and returning theme nights.
All fan giveaways include the Capitals schedule magnet presented by GEICO to be distributed at the Capitals home opener vs. the New York Islanders on Oct. 15, followed by Holtby Vezina fan banners on Oct. 18 vs. the Colorado Avalanche, and the return #RockTheRed foam light sticks on Oct. 22 vs. the New York Rangers. Fans will also have the chance to vote at the Nov. 8 Election Night game for the all fan bobblehead presented by Capital One Bank, distributed on March 21 vs. the Calgary Flames.
The Capitals promotional calendar also features the return of the team's Heritage Nights, including German Heritage Night on Dec. 1 vs. the New York Islanders, Canadian Heritage Night on Jan. 3 vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs, Swedish Heritage Night on March 6 vs. the Dallas Stars and Russian Heritage Night on March 23 vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Calendar also introduces the Caps Holiday Series including Thanksgiving, #CapsHolidayParty, New Year's Party and St. Patty's Day. In addition, the team will wear their third jerseys at every home Thursday and Friday game throughout the season.
New this season, fans will have the opportunity to purchase theme night ticket packages that include a gift with purchase and/or game day experience. For more information on theme night ticket packages visit
WashingtonCaps.com/promotions
.
In addition, the Capitals will invite fans to support the team's commitment to the community at special nights devoted to Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Leidos on Nov. 5 vs. the Florida Panthers, a #CapsCare Fan Food drive presented by Giant on Nov. 20 vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets, a #CapsCare Toy Drive presented by GEICO on Dec. 23 vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, Military Appreciation Night on March 2 vs. the New Jersey Devils and Go Green Night presented by WGL on March 14 vs. the Minnesota Wild.
Date Opponent Time Promotion
Oct. 15 New York Islanders 7 PM Opening Night presented by GEICO
All fan schedule magnet
Oct. 18 Colorado Avalanche 7 PM Holtby Vezina Recognition
All fan Holtby fan banner giveaway
Oct. 22 New York Rangers 7 PM All fan #RockTheRed foam light stick giveaway
Nov. 5 Florida Panthers 7 PM Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Leidos
Nov. 8 San Jose Sharks 7 PM Election Night presented by Capital One Bank
Nov. 20 Columbus Blue Jackets 12:30 PM #CapsCare Food Drive presented by Giant
Nov. 23 St. Louis Blues 7 P.M. #CapsGiving*
Dec. 1 New York Islanders 7 P.M. German Heritage Night*
Dec. 11 Vancouver Canucks 5 P.M. STAR WARS™ Day
Dec. 17 Montreal Canadians 7 P.M. @Capitals Night
Dec. 23 Tampa Bay Lightning 7 P.M. #CapsHolidayParty*
#CapsCare Toy Drive presented by GEICO
Jan. 1 Ottawa Senators 7:30 P.M. New Year's Party*
Jan. 3 Toronto Maple Leafs 7 P.M. Canadian Heritage Night*
Feb. 11 Anaheim Ducks 7:30 P.M. Caps Kids Club Kids Day presented by Giant
March 2 New Jersey Devils 7 P.M. Military Appreciation Night
March 6 Dallas Stars 7:30 P.M. Swedish Heritage Night*
March 14 Minnesota Wild 7 P.M. Go Green Night presented by WGL
March 16 Nashville Predators 7 P.M. St. Patty's Day presented by WGL*
March 21 Calgary Flames 7 P.M. Election Results Bobblehead Giveaway
All fan bobblehead giveaways presented by Capital One Bank
March 23 Columbus Blue Jackets 7 P.M. Russian Heritage Night*
March 25 Arizona Coyotes 7 P.M. Fan Appreciation Night
All fan team poster giveaway
April 9 Florida Panthers 7 P.M. Jerseys Off Our Backs postgame ceremony
*Theme night ticket package available. Visit
WashingtonCaps.com/promotions
for more information.
