DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Wild announced today brand-new promotional nights and the return of fan-favorite promotions with the organization’s 2022-23 promotional schedule.

Iowa’s Opening Night is set for Oct. 14 against the San Jose Barracuda, presented by MercyOne. Fans will receive a 2022-23 Iowa Wild magnet schedule, courtesy of Hicklin Door Services, as well as $2 beers, presented by 100.3 The Bus, until the end of the first period.

Giveaways feature a team schedule poster (Oct. 15 vs. San Jose), camo hat giveaway presented by ALS Association Iowa Chapter and LAZER 103.3 (Nov. 18 vs. Milwaukee), dog bag dispenser presented by Fleet Farm and KIOA (Dec. 4 vs. Chicago), 10th Anniversary Hat presented by KXnO (Jan. 7 vs. Rockford), Matt Boldy Bobblehead presented by Olsson and KIOA (Jan. 21 vs. Milwaukee), pink LED wands presented by KISS 107.5 (Feb. 11 vs. Chicago), youth jersey giveaway presented by JP Party Rentals (Feb. 19 vs. Rockford), Pride scarf presented by KISS 107.5 (Feb. 24 vs. Rockford), Joe Hicketts “Canadian Tuxedo” Bobblehead presented by Home Solutions of Iowa (Mar. 24 vs. Grand Rapids), a beach towel presented by STAR 102.5 (Apr. 1 vs. San Diego), rope dog toy presented by Fleet Farm (Apr.2 vs. San Diego) and player trading cards presented by The Rookie & Upper Deck along with a team photo presented by KXnO (Apr. 7 vs. Chicago).

Theme nights are Hoptoberfest (Oct. 15 vs. San Jose), School Day (Nov. 3 vs. Grand Rapids), Hockey Fights Cancer Night (Nov. 4 vs. Grand Rapids), Veteran’s Appreciation (Nov. 18 vs. Milwaukee), Decade Day (Dec. 3 vs. Chicago), Pucks ‘N Paws (Dec. 4 vs. Chicago and Apr. 2 vs. San Diego), Teddy Bear Toss (Dec. 16 vs. Texas), Video Game Night (Dec. 17 vs. Texas), New Year’s Eve Celebration with Postgame Fireworks (Dec. 30 vs. Colorado), Local Heroes Night (Jan. 7 vs. Rockford), Pink in the Rink (Feb. 11 vs. Chicago), Crash’s Birthday (Feb. 19 vs. Rockford), Pride Night (Feb. 24 vs. Rockford), Kids Takeover Day (Mar. 12 vs. Manitoba), Let’s Get Tropical Night (Apr. 1 vs. San Diego) and Fan Appreciation Night (Apr. 7 vs. Chicago).

The Wild will wear specialty jerseys for three contests this season: Nov. 18 vs. Milwaukee for Veteran’s Appreciation Night, Feb. 11 vs. Chicago for Pink in the Rink and Mar. 25 vs. Grand Rapids for Local Artist Night. Iowa will also wear their alternate white jerseys every Friday before the all-star break for “Friday Night Whites”.

Fans can take advantage of popular ticket specials during the 2022-23 campaign. Bud Country Club features a rotating all you can eat and drink menu and a premium ticket in The Loft. Collegeville is a deal exclusively for college students and includes an ice level suite ticket. Our first themed combo pack is for the Oct. 15 Hoptoberfest game, which features a ticket and specialty item included and terrific seating locations and prices. Information on how to purchase this package and other specialty packages will be released at a later date. To check out these ticket specials and more, head to https://www.iowawild.com/tickets.

All promotions and dates are subject to change. For more information, visit iowawild.com or call 515-564-8700. All Wild 365 Membership plans are currently available, purchase today by going to www.iowawild.com/wild-365.

Giveaways (all for the first 1500 fans unless otherwise noted)

Iowa Wild hockey is presented by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. For more information, please visit  www.iowawild.com . Fans can purchase single-game tickets through the team’s website at www.iowawild.com. Group tickets (10 or more), suites, Wild 365 memberships or premium tickets can be purchased by contacting the Iowa Wild Ticket Department at 515-564-8700 or  tickets@iowawild.com . The 2022-23 season marks the 10th anniversary of Iowa Wild hockey. Fans can purchase season tickets for the 10th anniversary season at  https://www.iowawild.com/wild-365 .