By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack
HARTFORD, CT – The Hartford Wolf Pack unveiled the club’s 2022-23 promotion schedule.
The club’s annual Home Opener kicks off on October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. That night will feature the first giveaway of the season, as fans will receive a 2022-23 Wolf Pack Magnetic Schedule presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar.
The Wolf Pack will don a pair of specialty jerseys during the 2022-23 season. The first will be worn on Friday, February 3rd, when the Wolf Pack hosts the Utica Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Military Appreciation Night. The second specialty jersey will be worn on Friday, March 17th, when the Springfield Thunderbirds come to town for a 7:00 p.m. puck drop on St. Patrick’s Day.
In addition to the Opening Night Magnetic Schedule, the Wolf Pack will have numerous giveaway nights during the 2022-23 season. This season’s giveaways include a 2023 calendar on December 31st when the Wolf Pack host a New Year’s Eve celebration, a Wolf Pack youth jersey on March 5th, a Wolf Pack pint glass on March 17th, and a bobblehead on April 7th.
In addition to giveaways, the Wolf Pack will host several theme nights throughout the 2022-23 season.
Saturday, October 22nd – Opening Night
Saturday, November 12th – Hockey Fights Cancer
Saturday, December 10th – Teddy Bear Toss
Saturday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve Celebration
Saturday, January 28th – New York Rangers Night
Friday, February 3rd – Military Appreciation Night
Saturday, February 4th – Star Wars Night
Saturday, February 18th – Hartford Hockey Heritage Night
Sunday, March 5th – Sonar’s Birthday
Friday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 25th – Guns N’ Hoses
Friday, April 7th – Wolf Pack Alumni Night
Friday, April 14th – Fan Appreciation Day
The 2022-23 season will also feature another chance to win $100,000 on Fan Appreciation Day on April 14th, when the Wolf Pack host the Penguins at 7:00 p.m.
The club will also welcome numerous guests to the XL Center this season, starting on Saturday, October 29th, when former United States Women’s National Team star and Connecticut native Kristine Lilly comes to town. Stay tuned for more details on special guest appearances throughout the 2022-23 season.
Returning in 2022-23 are recurring promotions, including $2 drafts and $1 hot dogs every Friday night. The CT-Dot Hat-Trick Pack is once again available for select dates, allowing fans to purchase three tickets, three hot dogs, and three fountain drinks in the red or blue sections. This package will be available on October 29th, December 3rd, December 23rd, December 31st, and March 5th.
Also returning in 2022-23 are Pucks N’ Paws and Hockey N’ Hops & Hockey N’ Vine. This year, the Wolf Pack will host each event twice. Pucks N’ Paws will take place on Saturday, October 29th, as we celebrate Howl-o-ween, and Friday, March 24th.
Hockey N’ Hops & Hockey N’ Vine takes place on Saturday, December 3rd, with a special holiday theme, and Saturday, February 4th, alongside Star Wars Night.
New recurring promotions in 2022-23 include ‘College Nights’ and ‘Industry Nights’. ‘Industry Night’ takes place during every Wednesday home game in 2022-23, while ‘College Night’ will take place on select dates throughout the season. Stay tuned for more information.
Lastly, don’t miss your chance to skate on the same ice as the Wolf Pack on Saturday, October 29th, with the first post-game skate of the season!
For the full promotion schedule, click here. For the full 2022-23 regular season schedule, click here.
To run with the Pack during the 2022-23 season, visit www.hartfordwolfpack.com/tickets for information on ticket packages and more.
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ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
