Saluting the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, the event will showcase a number of tributes. Most notably, Winnipeg Jets players will be wearing limited edition military themed jerseys for warm-up. All warm-up jerseys will then be auctioned online with proceeds going to Canadian Armed Forces charities. Prior to the game, an official puck drop will take place involving the following military members:
The national anthem will be performed by Sergeant David Grenon and Sergeant Cindy Scott from the Royal Canadian Air Force Band, accompanied by the Canadian Armed Forces Flag Party from the 38th Canadian Brigade Group.
Canadian Armed Forces personnel attending the game are encouraged to be in uniform as they will be invited to take part in a post-game photo on the ice at Bell MTS Place. Only Canadian Forces personnel in uniform will be eligible for the post-game photo and will receive a souvenir Jets puck.
Winnipeg Jets Season Seat Holders have donated over 500 tickets to the Oct. 18 game for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. Members also had the opportunity to purchase a limited amount of specially priced tickets for the game. In total, over 650 Canadian Armed Forces members and family are expected to be in attendance.
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