RELEASE: Stanley Cup Playoffs set to take over ICE District

EDMONTON, AB - The Oilers have clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs and Edmonton's ICE District will be the epicentre of post-season excitement.
There will be tailgating, watch parties, massive 50/50 jackpots, and the entire city will be decked out in orange in support of the team. The Oilers are also proud to announce the Oilers Playoffs Mega 50/50, powered by Pepsi and 630 CHED, will be in support of the Kids with Cancer Society and the Alberta Cancer Foundation throughout the first round, honouring five-year-old Ben Stelter, his family and all individuals and families battling cancer.
"We have been so inspired by Ben and his family throughout their journey and we couldn't think of a better ambassador to help unite all of Oil Country through the post-season and support a great cause," said Tim Shipton, Executive Vice President, Oilers Entertainment Group.
"It's been a long time since we've been able to get together in person and we are honoured to welcome the best fans in hockey down to ICE District to cheer on Edmonton's team and bring the energy, excitement and love for our city back downtown."
The largest 50/50 in professional sports will be bigger and better then ever in the playoffs, with nine daily early-bird prizes and potentially record-setting jackpots. Also, starting with Game 1, fans who purchase $100 in 50/50 tickets will also receive a $25 Canadian Brewhouse gift card and a $25 Boston Pizza gift card, with a maximum of one of each gift card per Oilers game day.
Tickets will be available for purchase at EdmontonOilers.com/5050.
In addition to the Oilers Playoffs Mega 50/50, here are details of what fans can look forward to next week when the Oilers face off against the Los Angeles Kings:

Playoff Tickets
A limited number of tickets for all four possible Oilers home games in Round 1 against the Los Angeles Kings will go on sale to the public on Friday, April 29 at 12pm. Game dates and times are TBA.
These tickets will be available at EdmontonOilers.com/Tickets and are expected to sell through quickly. Tickets for any unplayed games will be refunded to the purchaser.
Tailgate & Watch Parties
For home playoff games, the Oilers are excited to present the Ford Tailgate Party live from ICE District Plaza. Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, at the confluence of Rogers Place, the JW Marriott Hotel and Stantec Tower, ICE District Plaza will be the epicentre of playoff excitement.
The tailgate parties will include both a fully-licensed 18+ section and a family-friendly area, both with live entertainment, hot food, cold beverages, Oilers alumni in attendance, appearances from team mascot Hunter, and the game on the big screen so fans can cheer on the Oilers.
For away games, fans will be able to purchase tickets for $5 to watch inside Rogers Place and enjoy all the amenities, plus food and beverage services available in the arena. All ticket proceeds for away game watch parties will go to the EOCF in support of local charities across Oil Country.
Ford Hall will also be open for fans to enjoy home and away games from an expanded Molson Hockey House, and also for post-game festivitie with DJs and other live entertainment.
ICE District Plaza and Ford Hall will open two hours before puck-drop on game days and entry is free of charge. Space is limited so fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot.
ICE District Authentics
Starting Saturday, April 30, fans will be able to purchase exclusive Oilers playoff gear at the ICE District Authentics Playoff Shop located in Ford Hall adjacent to the Rogers Place Box Office.
Playoff Shop hours will be 12-6pm on weekend non game days, 12-8pm on weekday non game days and 12pm to puck drop on game days.
Playoff gear is also available for purchase via ICEDistrictAuthentics.com.