Today is the start of the 2019-20 NHL season — and with that, a bevy of new game-night promotional items will be given away to ticket-buying fans in most cities.
Many of these giveaways sound pretty fun. For example, the Philadelphia Flyers will give away a Gritty Chia Pet, which seems so obvious that I’m mad that I didn’t think of it first. The Chicago Blackhawks will give out Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome salt and pepper shakers, while the Red Wings are giving out nesting dolls. The San Jose Sharks are giving away a badass 3-D sculpture of their secondary logo (shown above).
Surprisingly, only nine teams are giving away bobblehead figures. Perhaps last year’s Joe Thornton bobblehead that was missing a chunk of its beard made most other teams’ marking and PR people realize that they could never, ever top that — so why even try? That didn’t stop some teams from trying, though. The Blackhawks and Nashville Predators are each giving away six bobbleheads over the course of the season. The New Jersey Devils will give out a bobblehead of P.K. Subbam as “The Subbinator,” while the Anaheim Ducks will give away a John Gibson “bobble legs” figure.
Here is a list of the coolest giveaway items from each NHL team. I’ve skipped the mundane stuff like t-shirts and hats instead focusing on items that are collectible or kitschy.
Anaheim Ducks
October 20, 2019 – John Gibson Bobble Legs figure
November 1, 2019 – Wild Wing Troll Doll
November 29, 2019 – Upper Deck Trading Cards
December 14, 2019 – Ugly Holiday Beanie
March 20, 2020 – Hampus Lindholm “Lingnome” Doll
Full Anaheim Ducks promotional schedule here
Arizona Coyotes
December 14, 2019 – Ugly Sweater Blanket
March 20, 2020 – Kachina Logo Fanny Pack
The ‘Yotes are giving away many different kachina logo items throughout the season.
Full Arizona Coyotes promotional schedule here
Boston Bruins
The Bruins have a dedicated page for promotions and giveaways, but have yet to announce any.
Full Boston Bruins promotional schedule here
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres do not have any giveaways listed at this time, but they do have a list of various theme nights that the team will be celebrating for its 50th anniversary.
Full Buffalo Sabres promotional schedule here
Calgary Flames
The Flames have not announced any giveaways yet.
Full Calgary Flames promotional schedule here
Carolina Hurricanes
October 6, 2019 – Schedule Magnet (1st 5K)
February 28, 2020 – Pride Night (a premium package will include a to-be-announced premium item)
Full Carolina Hurricanes promotional schedule here
Chicago Blackhawks
October 18, 2019 – Marian Hossa Bobblehead (1st 10K)
October 14, 2019 – Blackhawks Día de los Muertos/Sugar Skull Bobblehead (special ticket purchase required)
October 20, 2019 – John Wiedeman & Troy Murray Bobblehead (1st 10K)
October 27, 2019 – Eddie Olczyk Bobblehead (1st 10K)
November 19, 2019 – Alex Debrincat & Dylan Strome Salt & Pepper Shakers (1st 10K)
November 21, 2019 – Brent Seabrook Bobblehead (1st 10K)
December 15, 2019 – Duncan Keith Bobblehead (1st 10K)
December 18, 2019 – United Center Snow Globe (1st 10K)
January 7, 2019 – Jonathan Toews Bobblehead (1st 10K)
March 5, 2019 – Duncan Keith Floss Holder (1st 10K)
March 8, 2019 – Blackhawks Metal Lunchbox (1st 20K)
Full Chicago Blackhawks promotional schedule here
Colorado Avalanche
No giveaways announced.
Columbus Blue Jackets
October 4, 2019 – Magnetic Schedule
November 21, 2019 – Mini Hockey Sticks (1st 10K)
April 2, 2020 – Team Poster (1st 10K)
Full Blue Jackets promotional schedule here
Dallas Stars
November 25, 2019 – Tyler Seguin Tattoo Sleeve (1st 10K)
Every Tuesday Game – Poster (1st 5K)
Full Dallas Stars promotional schedule here
Detroit Red Wings
October 8, 2019 – Magnetic Schedule
October 25, 2019 – Red Wings Backpack
November 24, 2019 – Cutting Board
November 30, 2019 – Ugly Sweater T-Shirt
December 2, 2019 – Leg Lamp
December 7, 2019 – Nesting Dolls
December 12, 2019 – Cape Giveaway
As of writing this, the Red Wings have only listed giveaways through 12/31.
Full Detroit Red Wings promotional schedule here
Edmonton Oilers
No giveaways this season. But the Oilers have Connor McDavid, who is the gift that keeps on giving.
Florida Panthers
October 5, 2019 – Magnetic Schedule
November 14, 2019 – Grateful Dead “Touch of Grey” Sweatpants (special “Group Night” ticket purchase required)
The Panthers also explain in this helpful video the difference between a “Group Night” and a “Promo Night.”
Full Florida Panthers Group Night / Promo Night schedule here
Los Angeles Kings
October 12, 2019 – Collectible Art Print
October 13, 2019 – Magnetic Schedule
November 2, 2019 – Collectibe Art Print
January 4, 2020 – Star Wars Beanie
February 12, 2020 – Anze Kopitar Bobblehead
February 23, 2020 – Dustin Brown Bobblehead
Full Los Angeles Kings promotional schedule here
Minnesota Wild
October 12, 2019 – Team Calendar
October 20, 2019 – Magnetic Calendar
October 22, 2019 – Schedule Poster
December 12, 2019 – Holiday Ornament
February 6, 2020 – Wild Playing Cards
(Are deuces wild? Nope! They’re all Wild!)
March 28, 2020 – Team Poster
The Wild will also give away canvas prints commemorating Mikko Koivu’s 1,000th game, and anotherprint for Zach Parise’s 1,000th game. The dates for those are TBA.
Full Minnesota Wild promotional schedule here
Montreal Canadiens
No giveaways announced.
Nashville Predators
October 3, 2019 – Central Division Champions Mini Banner & LED Bracelet (all fans)
October 31, 2019 – Filip Forsberg Bobblehead (1st 8K)
November 21, 2019 – Predators Ear Buds
November 27, 2019 – Predators Gravy Boat (1st 1K)
December 10, 2019 – Roman Jose Winter Classic Bobblehead (1st 8K)
January 7, 2020 – Pekka Rinne Bobblehead (1st 8K)
February 13, 2020 – Ryan Johansen Bobblehead (1st 8K)
February 27, 2020 – Predators-themed Star Wars Poster
(special ticket purchase required)
March 2, 2020 – Viktor Arvidsson Bobblehead (1st 8K)
April 1, 2020 – Matt Duchene Bobblehead (1st 8K)
Full Nashville Predators promotional schedule here
New Jersey Devils
October 4, 2019 – Light-Up Bracelet
December 6, 2019 – Jack Hughes Bobblehead (1st 9K)
February 1, 2020 – 2000 Stanley Cup Championship
Replica Ring (1st 9K)
February 16, 2020 – P.K. Subban “Subbanator” Bobblehead (1st 9K)
Full New Jersey Devils promotional schedule here
New York Islanders
No giveaways announced.
New York Rangers
The Rangers tend to announce giveaways near the date of the game, and not at the beginning of the season. Such was the case with that awesome 1994 Stanley Cup Championship replica ring. You can check the team’s full promo schedule here. during the season to see if they do any giveaways in 2019-20.
Ottawa Senators
No giveaways announced, but the Senators might eventually list them here.
Philadelphia Flyers
November 5, 2019 – Gritty Chia Pet Giveaway (all fans)
February 1, 2020 – Gritty Window Cling (1st 10K)
Full Philadelphia Flyers promotional schedule here
Pittsburgh Penguins
October 10, 2019 – Sidney Crosby Growth Chart (1st 3K kids)
October 16, 2019 – Hanson Brothers-style Glasses
October 18, 2019 – Team Calendar
November 19, 2019 – Jim Rutheford Bobblehead
December 4, 2019 – Coloring Book & Colored Pencils
January 2, 2020 – Penguins Puzzle Cube
Full Pittsburgh Penguins promotional schedule here
San Jose Sharks
October 19, 2019 – Los Tiburones Shirsey
November 16, 2019 – Shark Freak Shirsey Giveaway
December 12, 2019 – Kevin Labanc with Bahamian Pig Bobblehead Pack
December 14, 2019 – Star Wars T-Shirt Giveaway
January 9, 2020 – Finn (the Team Dog) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic Bobblehead Pack
January 11, 2020 – Open Water Shirsey Giveaway
February 1, 2020 – Graffiti Shark Shirsey Giveaway
February 29, 2020 – Evander Kane Bobblehead Giveaway
March 5, 2020 – Sharks Broadcasters Bobblehead Pack
(special ticket purchase required)
March 19, 2020 – Stealth Leaping Shark Sculpture Pack
March 21, 2020 – Shark Uprising Shirsey Giveaway
April 4, 2020 – Tomas Hertl Celebration Bobblehead Giveaway
Full San Jose Sharks promotional schedule here
St Louis Blues
October 2, 2019 – Team Calendar
October 5, 2019 – Stanley Cup Replica Banner
October 17, 2019 – Magnetic Schedule
November 30, 2019 – Team Poster
December 16, 2019 – Stanley Cup Replica
Full St. Louis Blues promotional schedule here
Tampa Bay Lightning
No giveaways announced.
Toronto Maple Leafs
No giveaways announced.
Vancouver Canucks
No giveaways announced.
Vegas Golden Knights
No giveaways announced.
Washington Capitals
October 5, 2019 – Magnetic Schedule
March 24, 2020 – Bobblehead (Player TBA)
April 2, 2020 – Team Poster
Full Washington Capitals promotional schedule here
Winnipeg Jets
October 10, 2019 – LED Wand & Schedule Cling
December 3, 2019 – Mini Jersey (1st 10K)
January 12, 2020 – Hockey Card Set
January 14, 2020 – All-Star Poster (1st 10K)
February 11, 2020 – Replica HOF Banner (1st 10K)
March 17, 2020 – Bobblehead (Player TBA)
Full Winnipeg Jets promotional schedule here
Keep in mind that this list is not comprehensive, and that some of these items require a special ticket purchase, while others will be given out to everyone. Also, this information is subject to change, so please be sure to visit that team’s website to confirm.
So, if you could get any of these giveaway items, which one would you want? ■
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