Highlighting new events are a Harry Potter Night on Friday, Feb. 1, and the 39th anniversary of the U.S. Olympic team’s “Miracle on Ice” game on Friday, Feb. 22, that will see the Checkers wear specialty USA themed jerseys that will be available for auction immediately following the game. Also new this season are a Carnival Night on Friday, Nov. 2, and a Mental Health Awareness Night on Friday, March 1.
The season will also see the return of several popular promotions beginning with My First Checkers Game on Saturday, Oct. 20, that will feature $5 tickets for all kids and a free jersey for the first 1,500 kids to arrive at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Following that will be the annual 1950s Night featuring throwback pricing on tickets and concessions starting at $1 on Tuesday, Jan. 15, NASCAR Night on Saturday, Jan. 19, Chubby’s Birthday on Sunday, March 24, and the second annual Pet Weekend consisting of Caturday on Saturday, April 6, and the Pooch Party on Sunday, April 7.
In addition to the team’s first Mental Health Awareness Night, the Checkers will also support charitable causes through a Hockey Fights Cancer game on Saturday, Nov. 24, an Ovarian Cancer Awareness game on Saturday, Jan. 12, Pink in the Rink on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Domestic Violence Awareness Night on Saturday, March 23. The team will also hold several drives to support nonprofits throughout the season in which fans can receive free tickets to future games, including a toy drive and a board game drive to benefit Novant Health and a school supply drive for Classroom Central.
Also returning this season are several recurring promotions including $1 beer for all five Wednesday games, six Family Nights offering discounts of 40 percent on groups of four tickets and six college nights featuring $15 best available tickets. The team will also hold three postgame skates with Checkers players presented by Novant Health. In addition, a new discount for military members presented by Verizon will be available on tickets and merchandise throughout the season.
Individual tickets for all games except Opening Night on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., which is on sale now through Ticketmaster, will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. Mini plans, group outings and season tickets for all games can be purchased now by contacting the Checkers at (704) 342-4423 or [email protected].
2018-19 Promotions Schedule
Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Hershey
![](http://gocheckers.com/images/schedules/promotions/magnet_schedule_1819.jpg)
![](http://gocheckers.com/images/schedules/promotions/magnet_schedule_1819_large.jpg)
- Opening Night
- Magnet Schedule giveaway to the first 2,500 fans courtesy of Novant Health
- Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn and Suites - save $45 (40 percent) on groups of four tickets when purchasing online
- College Night presented by Hendrick Acura - Get $15 best available tickets in the Gold and Attack Zone sections when purchasing online with your valid college email address
Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Hershey
![Hershey Bears](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/hershey.png)
- My First Checkers Game - $5 tickets for all kids and a free jersey to the first 1,500 kids
Saturday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Providence
![Providence Bruins](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/providence.png)
- Military Appreciation Night presented by GEICO - discounts available for military members, please call (704) 342-4423 to purchase discounted tickets
- Slap Shot Saturday - stick around after the game to take a shot on the ice
Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Belleville
![Belleville Senators](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/belleville.png)
- Giving Tuesday - celebrating excellence in our community
Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Belleville
![Belleville Senators](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/belleville.png)
- Winning Wednesday presented by Farm Bureau - Enjoy $1 beer and get a free ticket to our next Wednesday game if we win
- Teacher Appreciation Night presented by Piedmont Natural Gas - contact Jeremy Recoon at [email protected] for details
- College Night presented by Hendrick Acura - Get $15 best available tickets in the Gold and Attack Zone sections when purchasing online with your valid college email address
Saturday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Laval
![Laval Rocket](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/laval.png)
- Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Hendrick Acura
- Toy Drive presented by Novant Health - bring a toy to receive a free ticket to our game on Sunday, Dec. 16. The first 40 people to donate a checkers board game for Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital will also receive an autographed Checkers item.
- Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn and Suites - save $45 (40 percent) on groups of four tickets when purchasing online
Sunday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. - Checkers vs. Laval
![Laval Rocket](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/laval.png)
- Carnival Day
- Toy Drive presented by Novant Health - bring a toy to receive a free ticket to our game on Sunday, Dec. 16.
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Hartford
![Hartford Wolf Pack](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/hartford.png)
- Teddy Bear Toss presented by Novant Health - bring a stuffed animal to toss on the ice after our first goal. All stuffed animals collected will be donated to charity
- Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn and Suites - save $45 (40 percent) on groups of four tickets when purchasing online
Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. - Checkers vs. Utica
![Utica Comets](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/utica.png)
- Postgame Skate presented by Novant Health - take the ice with our players after the game
Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Utica
![Utica Comets](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/utica.png)
- Teacher Appreciation Night presented by Piedmont Natural Gas - contact Jeremy Recoon at [email protected] for details
Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Bridgeport
![Bridgeport Sound Tigers](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/bridgeport.png)
- DVD Drive benefiting Novant Health - bring a DVD to donate and receive a free ticket to a future game
Friday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
![Wilkes-Barre/Scranton](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/wbs.png)
- Share the Warmth presented by Piedmont Natural Gas - giveaway item TBD
- "The Office" Night
Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Bridgeport
![Bridgeport Sound Tigers](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/bridgeport.png)
- 1950s Night - throwback pricing on tickets and concessions
Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Bridgeport
![Bridgeport Sound Tigers](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/bridgeport.png)
- Winning Wednesday presented by Farm Bureau - Enjoy $1 beer and get a free ticket to our next Wednesday game if we win
- College Night presented by Hendrick Acura - Get $15 best available tickets in the Gold and Attack Zone sections when purchasing online with your valid college email address
Saturday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Toronto
![Toronto Marlies](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/toronto.png)
- NASCAR Night
- Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn and Suites - save $45 (40 percent) on groups of four tickets when purchasing online
- Girl Scout Night - contact Katelin Glass at [email protected] for details
Sunday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. - Checkers vs. Toronto
![Toronto Marlies](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/toronto.png)
- Teacher Appreciation Day presented by Piedmont Natural Gas - contact Jeremy Recoon at [email protected] for details
- Postgame Skate presented by Novant Health - take the ice with our players after the game
Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Providence
![Providence Bruins](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/providence.png)
- Harry Potter Night
- School Supply Drive - donate at least 10 items to Classroom Central on the way in and receive a free ticket for a future game
Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Providence
![Providence Bruins](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/providence.png)
- Pink in the Rink presented by Novant Health - giveaway item TBD
Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Cleveland
![Cleveland Monsters](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/cleveland.png)
- Winning Wednesday presented by Farm Bureau - Enjoy $1 beer and get a free ticket to our next Wednesday game if we win
- College Night presented by Hendrick Acura - Get $15 best available tickets in the Gold and Attack Zone sections when purchasing online with your valid college email address
Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley
![Lehigh Valley Phantoms](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/lehigh.png)
- Miracle on Ice Anniversary - Checkers to wear special USA-themed jerseys to be auctioned off after the game
Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley
![Lehigh Valley Phantoms](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/lehigh.png)
![](http://gocheckers.com/images/18-19/godzilla_logo.jpg)
- GODZILLA NIGHT - special t-shirts for sale!
- Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn and Suites - save $45 (40 percent) on groups of four tickets when purchasing online
- Slap Shot Saturday - stick around after the game to take a shot on the ice
Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Binghamton Devils
![Binghamton Devils](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/binghamton.png)
- Mental Health Awareness Night
- Go Red for Women presented by Piedmont Natural Gas
- Women in Sports Night
Saturday, March 2 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Binghamton Devils
![Binghamton Devils](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/binghamton.png)
- Wrestling Night
- Scouts BSA Night and scout sleepover - contact Jeremy Recoon at [email protected] for details
Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Rochester Americans
![Rochester Americans](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/rochester.png)
- Beach Night presented by World Travel Mates - beach ball giveaway to the first 1,400 fans
Saturday, March 16 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Rochester Americans
![Rochester Americans](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/rochester.png)
- Carolina Hockey Night
- Tribute to Buffalo
- Family Night presented by Fairfield Inn and Suites - save $45 (40 percent) on groups of four tickets when purchasing online
Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Syracuse Crunch
![Syracuse Crunch](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/syracuse.png)
- Winning Wednesday presented by Farm Bureau - Enjoy $1 beer and get a free ticket to our next Wednesday game if we win
- College Night presented by Hendrick Acura - Get $15 best available tickets in the Gold and Attack Zone sections when purchasing online with your valid college email address
Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. - Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
![Hartford Wolf Pack](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/hartford.png)
- Domestic Violence Awareness Night presented by Verizon - benefiting the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage
- Teacher Appreciation Night presented by Piedmont Natural Gas - contact Jeremy Recoon at [email protected] for details
Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. - Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
![Hartford Wolf Pack](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/hartford.png)
- CEENTA Day
- Chubby's Birthday
- Postgame Skate presented by Novant Health - take the ice with our players after the game
Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. - Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
![Lehigh Valley Phantoms](http://gocheckers.com/images/opponent_logos/lehigh.png)
- Winning Wednesday presented by Farm Bureau - Enjoy $1 beer and get a free ticket to our next Wednesday game if we win
- College Night presented by Hendrick Acura - Get $15 best available tickets in the Gold and Attack Zone sections when purchasing online with your valid college email address