The Ducks will honor United States military personnel and veterans during Military Appreciation Night this Wednesday, Nov. 11 when the Ducks face off against the Nashville Predators at Honda Center (7 p.m. PT). This annual game night will pay tribute to local military, while raising awareness and funds for Ducks nonprofit community partners, United Heroes League (UHL) and Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix).
Representatives from United Heroes League will participate in several of the evening’s ceremonial moments including Honorary Puck Drop, Take Flight, Blue Line Buddies and the Salute to Those Who Serve Award.
The Ducks will honor Chief Hospital Corpsman Zaccary A. Griffin during their Take Flight moment ahead of puck drop. Chief Hospital Corpsman Zaccary A. Griffin serves with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton, where he is a Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (SOIDC) and instructor. A native of Southern California, Griffin has served more than a decade in the U.S. Navy, supporting multiple Marine Corps deployments throughout the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions. His extensive training includes Marine Reconnaissance, combat diving, airborne operations and special operations medicine. His personal military decorations include two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, an Army Achievement Medal and four Good Conduct Medals.
Fans can support Military Appreciation Night by participating in the in-game auction featuring player-autographed Military Appreciation jerseys. The auction is set to begin at noon PT on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and will close Thursday, Nov. 12 at noon PT. Fans can bid by visiting AnaheimDucks.com/ADFAuction. All proceeds will benefit United Heroes League and Vet Tix.
GOVX, a supporting sponsor of Military Appreciation Night, will have ‘Thank You’ placards available for guests to write the name of their hero. These will be available at the Inside Sales tables, Orange Alliance Members table, Premium Entrance, Guest Services, and other locations throughout the Honda Center.
About United Heroes League
United Heroes League is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit based in Hastings, Minnesota. The charity assists families of all branches of the military by providing free sports equipment, free youth development camps, financial grants to pay for sports registration fees, special experiences of meeting pro athletes, and pro sports tickets so the entire family can enjoy a night out at the game before or after deployment. UHL actively works to ensure that children of military service members can afford every opportunity to participate in sports. Additionally, UHL has provided over $12 million worth of free sports equipment, game tickets, cash grants, sports camps, and special experiences to military families across the US & Canada.
About Vet Tix
Vet Tix is a nonprofit that provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories, and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. They support our troops by honoring their service and providing positive family and life experiences, during and after their years of service to our country.
