2016-2017 Promo Schedule Announced

Of the 36 homes games the Atlanta Gladiators will play at Infinite Energy Arena during the 2016-2017 season, nearly all of them will have on- and off-ice fun planned for the entire family. Whether it be a special theme night, a $5 Frenzy event, or one of the many fan-favorite traditions, members of "Glads Nation" are guaranteed to make memories with their favorite local hockey team this year!

Schedule staples such as Teddy Bear Toss and the annual MLK Kids Day Out game occur on Saturday, January 21st and Monday, January 16th, respectively. For fans who like to celebrate the holiday season with the Gladiators, the team will again play on Thanksgiving Night, hold their popular "Ugly Christmas Sweater" Night on Friday, December 23rd, and host the annual Winter Clothing Drive during two games this season - Tuesday, December 27th and Thursday, December 29th. $5 Frenzy events continue with Fleece Blankets (01/14), Adult/Youth Mesh Replica Jerseys (02/04), and an item to be determined later (03/11). For the young Gladiator fans, Superhero Night is January 28th, Princess Day returns on Sunday, March 12th, and Star Wars Night occurs on Saturday, February 18th. Added to the theme night lineup this year is Ghostbusters Night on Saturday, November 5th.

New for 2016-2017 is the Gladiators "Hockey Fights Cancer" Weekend on March 10th through 12th. Replacing Pink in the Rink, "Hockey Fights Cancer" Weekend will continue to feature colored ice, but will provide a fresh take on the annual fundraiser traditionally held over the course of a three-game weekend. Full details will be released at a later date, but the event is designed to generate a new buzz around the Gladiators efforts to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Complete details for each event will become available over the course of the season, and can be found by visiting atlantagladiators.com. To plan a Group Night Experience around a specific theme night, contact the Gladiators Front Office at 770-497-5100.

2016-2017 Promotional Schedule:(All times/dates/events listed subject to change)Fri. Oct. 14th vs Toledo - 7:35 PMOpening Weekend: Free Magnetic Schedules Sat. Oct. 15th vs Toledo - 7:05 PMOpening Weekend: Team Calendar Giveaway Night Thu. Oct. 27th vs Wichita - 10:05 AMEducation DayFri. Nov. 4th vs Elmira - 7:35 PMFriendly FridaySat. Nov. 5th vs Orlando - 7:05 PMGhostbusters NightTue. Nov. 8th vs Florida - 7:05 PMElection NightFri. Nov. 11 vs Florida - 7:35 PMMilitary Appreciation Night / Friendly FridayThu. Nov. 24th vs Norfolk - 7:05 PMThanksgiving Night Food DriveFri. Nov. 25th vs Norfolk - 6:05 PMBlack Friday EventSun. Nov. 27 vs South Carolina - 2:05 PM’Stache Bash / Kroger Family SundayFri. Dec. 9 vs Orlando - 7:35 PMSing for Santa Concert / Friendly FridaySun. Dec. 11 vs Orlando - 2:05 PMSing for Santa Concert / Kroger Family SundayFri. Dec. 23 vs Greenville - 7:35 PMUgly Christmas Sweater NightTue. Dec. 27 vs South Carolina - 7:05 PMWinter Clothing DriveThu. Dec. 29 vs Florida - 7:05 PMWinter Clothing DriveFri. Dec. 30 vs Florida - 7:35 PMFriendly FridayFri. Jan. 6th vs Tulsa - 7:35 PMFriendly FridaySun. Jan. 8th vs South Carolina - 2:05 PMKroger Family SundaySat. Jan. 14th vs Cincinnati - 7:05 PM$5 Frenzy: Gladiators Fleece BlanketsMon. Jan. 16th vs Norfolk - 12:35 PMMLK Kids Day Out Game Sat. Jan. 21st vs South Carolina - 7:05 PMTeddy Bear TossFri. Jan. 27th vs Greenville - 7:35 PMFriendly FridaySat. Jan. 28th vs Greenville - 7:05 PMSuperhero NightFri. Feb. 3rd vs Florida - 7:35 PMFriendly FridaySat. Feb. 4th vs Florida - 7:05 PM$5 Frenzy: Adult/Youth Mesh Replica JerseysTue. Feb. 7th vs Orlando - 7:05 PMTwo-for-TuesdayFri. Feb. 17th vs Adirondack - 7:35 PMFriendly FridaySat. Feb. 18th vs Adirondack - 7:05 PMStar Wars NightFri. Mar. 10th vs South Carolina - 7:35 PMHockey Fights Cancer Weekend / Faith Night / Friendly FridaySat. Mar. 11th vs Greenville - 7:05 PMHockey Fights Cancer Weekend / $5 Frenzy: TBDSun. Mar. 12th vs Greenville - 2:05 PMHockey Fights Cancer Weekend / Princess Day / Kroger Family SundayTue. Mar. 14th vs Florida - 7:05 PMTwo-for-TuesdaySat. Apr. 8th vs Greenville - 7:05 PMFan Appreciation Night / Kroger Gift Card Giveaway

The Atlanta Gladiators 14th season kicks off at the Infinite Energy Arena on Friday, October 14th against the Toledo Walleye at 7:35 PM. For ticket information, visit the official team website at www.atlantagladiators.com or call the main office line at 770-497-5100.

The Gladiators are members of the ECHL, the nation’s premier "AA" hockey league. All home games are played at the 11,355-seat Infinite Energy Arena, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth – where parking is always free. The Gladiators have established an unrivaled commitment to excellence, maintaining a distinctive reputation for affordable and family-friendly sports entertainment and consistently ranked as one of the top “Things To Do” in the Atlanta area and across the North Georgia region.

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