Special Events
The 12th season of "Hockey with Heart" is jam-packed with Special Events and Promotions! Back again are favourties like the Teddy Bear Toss and Celebrity Dash for Cash, plus we'll continue to honour some of the greatest personalities in the history of the game - including Gordie Howe, Trevor Linden and Joe Sakic! Check back regularly for more details on your favourites nights as they become available!
Last Updated: February 18, 2013
Friday, September 21 - Home Opener & Salute to the 1945/46 Canucks
vs Victoria Royals, 7:30pm
Let's start with bang, shall we? Not only will fans be treated to one of our best rivalries - vs the Victoria Royals - but we have a host of activities to get the season started in style! First off, the Giants will don retro tribute jerseys to honour the 1945/46 Vancouver Canucks team that will be enshrined in the BC Sports Hall of Fame the night before. We'll also give away our coveted magnetic schedules to the first 5,000 fans, PLUS all game tickets will grant you FREE ADMISSION TO PLAYLAND after 3pm the following day (Sat Sept 22)! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Canadian Direct Insurance & Global BC
Friday, October 5 & Sunday, October 7 - Fill the Rink on Renfrew: Food Bank Nights
vs Medicine Hat Tigers, 7:30pm & vs Victoria Royals, 4:00pm
What better time than Thanksgiving Weekend to give a little something to those in need? Bring a non-perishable food item, or baby supply donation, to either of these games so we can help fill the Food Bank well in advance of the busy holiday season. Friday's game will also be a JRFM Music Night, with donations going specifially to their Food Bank initiative, JRFM Basics for Babies, while Sunday's game will benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. BUY TICKETS for FRIDAY BUY TICKETS for SUNDAY
Supporting: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
Saturday, October 20 - Girls Night Out / Vegas Night
vs Calgary Hitmen, 7:00pm
Make this Saturday a GIANT night out with the girls! Take advantage of our special one-night-only offer - just for the ladies: for only $29 you'll receive 1 Red Ticket, 1 ladies Giants t-shirt, FREE Peller Estates wine sampling and FREE Botticelli's chocolates when you click the link below and quote promo code BEAT945! That's a $55 value for only $29 (HST included, services charges apply)! Plus we'll have lots of fun at this Vegas-themed night and one lucky fan will win a TRIP FOR TWO TO LAS VEGAS, courtesy Alaska Airlines, Prime Travel and Western Vacations!
BUY REGULAR TICKETS BUY GIRLS NIGHT OUT TICKETS
Presented by: Alaska Airlines, Prime Travel, Western Vacations & The Beat 94.5
Friday, October 26 - Legends Night
vs Victoria Royals, 7:30pm
We'll welcome a line-up of all-time greats led by one of the greatest of them all - Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe! You could be one of 30 lucky fans who will win a meeting with Gordie Howe, Marty Howe, New West Bruins great Mark Lofthouse, and more! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: White Spot & Global BC
Wednesday, November 14 - Subway Canada/Russia Super Series
Team WHL vs Team Russia, 7:00pm
See WHL All-Stars take on Team Russia in this annual pre-cursor to the World Juniors! It's a critical evaluation opportunity for both countries, and features some of the best propsects in the game! Plus we'll celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the 1987 Canada Cup with Russian legend Igor Larionov, and the 40th Anniversary of the '72 Summit Series with special guest Phil Esposito! BUY TICKETS
Saturday, December 1 - Heroes of Hastings: Trevor Linden
vs Tri-City Americans, 7:00pm
So many great moments of his storied career took place right here in the Pacific Coliseum. So on this night, Trevor Linden comes "home" as we honour one of the greatest Heroes of Hastings ever. You could be 1 of 116 lucky fans to meet #16 himself, plus enjoy a special pre-game tribute! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Canadian Direct Insurance & Global BC
Friday, December 14 - Teddy Bear Toss
vs Prince George Cougars, 7:30pm
It's the event you'll be talking about for weeks - the Giants' Annual Teddy Bear Toss! We encourage you to bring a new teddy bear to the game (or buy one on the concourse with proceeds going to charity). Then, when the Giants score their first goal of the night - THROW THEM ON THE ICE!!! We'll collect all the stuffed animals and donate them to local childrens charities in time for Christmas. Don't miss this incredible event! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: BC Honda Dealers & Global BC
Supporting: CKNW Orphans' Fund. The Province Empty Stocking Fund, Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau
Friday, January 18 - Celebrity Dash for Cash
vs Victoria Royals, 7:30pm
Ever wonder what $15,000 looks like . . . in loonies . . . spread across a hockey rink? Find out tonight, during what is surely the most entertaining 60 seconds of the season! We chose random fans from the audience to participate alongside a team of local media celebrities, spread the cash between the bluelines, then give them one minute to pick up as many frozen loonies as they can. The fans keep what they pick up, while the celebs play for a charity of choice. BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Global BC
Sunday, January 20 - Kids Day with Jack the Giant
vs Everett Silvertips, 4:00pm
The first 1,000 kids through the door age 10 and under will receive a Jack the Giant bobblehead! Plus Jack has invited some of his friends to play a special game of mascot broomball during the 2nd intermission! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Great Clips
Friday, February 1 - Joe Sakic Hall of Fame Night
vs Kelowna Rockets, 7:30pm
Vancouver hockey fans have never really had a chance to show "Burnaby Joe" how much he's admired here (given the fact he always had that Avalanche uniform on). So now's your chance - fresh off his induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame, join us as we welcome and pay tribute to one of the greatest players this area has ever produced. Plus 119 randomly-selected fans will get to meet Joe Sakic! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Canadian Direct Insurance & Global BC
Monday, February 11 - Family Day
vs Portland Winterhawks, 2:00pm
Today is the first Family Day stat holiday in BC's history, so load up the mini-van and celebrate with us at a special 2:00pm afternoon start! TELUS will host a special family celebration after the game featuring autographs with members of the Giants, live music, interactive games, floor hockey, colouring, balloons, hot chocolate, popcorn and much more! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: TELUS & QMFM
Wednesday, February 13 - Reverse Valentine's Date Night / Hawaii Trip Give-Away
vs Kamloops Blazers, 7:00pm
Tomorrow, you know he'll romance you. But tonight, it's your turn to give HIM the Valentine's Date HE'S always wanted - TAKE HIM TO A HOCKEY GAME! Enjoy our Valentine's Date Night Deal: 2 Red Category tickets, 2 Giants t-shirts and a $20 concession voucher for only $75 (HST included, services charges apply, $95 retail value)! Also available in the Gold Category for only $85! PLUS, someone in the audience WILL WIN a TRIP FOR TWO to HAWAII! Now that's what you call a Happy Valentine's! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Alaska Airlines, Prime Travel, Fun Sun Vacations, Miramar & The Beat 94.5
Friday, March 1 - Gordie Howe's 85th Birthday Celebration
vs Lethbridge Hurricanes, 7:30pm
Mr. Hockey® Gordie Howe will soon turn 85 years young, and we want to show him just how much we love him! We'll welcome special guests Bobby Hull, Dennis Hull, Marcel Dionne, Johnny Bower & Orland Kurtenbach to the party, plus of course, the birthday boy himself! There will be FREE commemorative posters at the doors PLUS 500 random lucky fans will get to meet one of these legends! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Canadian Direct Insurance, Peller Estates, River Rock Casino Resort & Global BC
Friday, March 15 - Honda Fan Appreciation Night
vs Kelowna Rockets, 7:30pm
Over $30,000 in prizes WILL BE WON including the grand prize of an all-new 2013 HONDA ACCORD LX! BUY TICKETS
Presented by: Global BC & your BC Honda Dealers
