Theme Nights
View all of the upcoming home games with their corresponding events.
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Friday, October 18 | 7:00pm Opening Night
HOCKEY IS BACK IN EVANSVILLE! Join us at the Ford Center for all the action as we open our season against the Knoxville Ice Bears! The first 1500 fans in the building will receive a magnet schedule! Before all the action begins, we will host a Party on the Plaza on the Ford Center Plaza with fun activities and a food truck! More information to come.
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Saturday, October 19 | 7:00pm Wizards Night
Which house are you? Join us for a night full of wizardry on our annual Wizards Night against the Knoxville Ice Bears! The Ford Center will be split into each “college” based off the famous movie!
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Saturday, October 26 | 7:00pm Hockey Horrors Night
We’re celebrating Halloween early this year with Hockey Horrors Night! For the first time in franchise history, we’re going GLOW IN THE DARK. All player jerseys will glow in the dark and auctioned off after the game! Joining us before the game will be some frightful friends, courtesy of Evansville Nightmare Factory!
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Tuesday, October 29 | 10:00am Education Day Game
Calling all K-12 kids and teachers! Our annual Education Day is back and better than ever. All student/chaperone tickets are $7, which includes your game ticket and an Education Day Booklet! We will have educational booths across the concourse from National Weather Service Office Paducah, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, cMoe, Evansville North Robotics Team, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, Evansville Wartime Museum, Easterseals, BSA Scouts and more! Doors open at 9:00 am and puck drop is at 10:00 am. Click here for more information.
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Friday, November 1 | 7:00pm Free Kids Friday / Mascot Night
We’re bringing all your favorite mascots and free kid’s tickets for the first Free Kids Friday of the 2024-25 season! With every adult ticket purchased at the Ford Center Box Office, you will get a free kid’s ticket for kids 12 and under (upon request). An inflatable slide will be set up in the lobby courtesy of Legendary Inflatables and other activities, including Mr. Gatti's Pizza, throughout the concourse!
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Saturday, November 9 | 7:00pm Military Appreciation Night
Military Appreciation Night is our way to say THANK YOU to all the men and women out there who have served for our great country. All current and former military personnel will receive $11 tickets for them and up to 5 people in their party with valid identification!
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Saturday, November 16 | 7:00pm Hockey Fights Cancer
We want to unite the community in support of cancer patients and their families. ‘I Fight For’ signs will be located in the lobby for all fans to fill out and hold up at a designated point in the middle of the game, courtesy of American Cancer Society. The first 1,000 in the building will receive a free credit card ice scraper, courtesy of LyondellBasell!
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Saturday, November 23 | 7:00pm First Responders Night
Thank you to all of our first responders who work day in and day out to help the Tri-States. All current first responders will receive $11 tickets for them and up to 5 people in their party with valid identification! The Thunderbolts will wear specialty First Responders themed jersey. All games jerseys will be auctioned off post-game and a limited number of replicas will be available at the merchandise stand located behind section 102.
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Saturday, December 7 | 7:00pm Teddy Bear Toss
One of hockey’s best traditions is the Teddy Bear Toss. Bring your new or gently used stuff animals to throw on the ice when the Thunderbolts score their first goal of the game! All teddy bears will be donated to various charities around the tri-state to bring some holiday cheer!
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Saturday, December 14 | 7:00pm Elf Night
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” -Buddy the Elf. Join us for Elf Night against the Birmingham Bulls. We will have a specialty game jersey based off the popular Christmas movie “Elf” featuring Will Ferrell. All games jerseys will be auctioned off post-game and a limited number of replicas will be available at the merchandise stand located behind section 102.
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Friday, December 20 | 7:00pm 'Twas The Friday Before Christmas
‘Twas the Friday before Christmas when all through the Ford, Thunderbolts fans were all cheering, for the team they adored! The team was all ready, while chants of “Whose House” was said, while visions of tonight’s loss danced around in Roanoke’s head. Join us for photos with Santa in the lobby and other fun activities around the concourse! The first 500 in the building will receive a blanket, courtesy of LyondellBasell!
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Saturday, December 28 | 7:00pm Bad Gift Exchange
Ever wondered what to do with the Christmas gifts that you just simply don’t like? Well now is your time to exchange them! Bring a wrapped gift on this night and swap it out for another gift!
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Tuesday, December 31 | 7:00pm New Year's Eve
The annual Thunderbolts New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration is coming back to the Ford Center! Join us before the clock strikes midnight and we head into 2025! A game-worn jersey auction will be held after the game.
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Friday, January 3 | 7:00pm Free Kids Friday
One game just simply wasn’t enough, so we added a SECOND night. With every adult ticket purchased at the Ford Center Box Office, you will get a free kid’s ticket for kids 12 and under (upon request). An inflatable slide will be set up in the lobby courtesy of Legendary Inflatables and other activities, including Mr. Garri's Pizza, throughout the concourse!
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Saturday, January 4 | 7:00pm Heavy Metal Night
Replica jerseys will be available for purchase at the merchandise stand and a game-worn jersey auction will be held after the game! Space Monkey Records will have their Mobile Boom Box in the lobby!
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Friday, January 24 | 7:00pm Faith Night
This is our annual game where Church and youth groups from all over the Tri-State come together to have fun, fellowship, and exciting hockey! More details are coming soon.
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Saturday, January 25 | 7:00pm Star Wars Night
May the force be with you! We’re bringing the jedi to you on one of our most popular nights! Star Wars characters will be set up in the lobby. Replica jerseys will be available for purchase at the merchandise stand and a game-worn jersey auction will be held after the game!
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Friday, January 31 | 7:00pm Union Night
Key item of the night: $3 beer ALL NIGHT LONG.
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Friday, February 7 | 7:00pm Euro Night
We’re bringing European style hockey to Evansville, Indiana for one night and one night only! Join us for a unique and brand-new theme night in the SPHL! The Thunderbolts will specialty Euro themed jerseys highlighted some of our sponsors. All player jerseys will be auctioned off post-game.
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Friday, February 14 | 7:00pm Swipe Right Night
Calling all singles! Come to the Thunderbolts game on 2.14 and participate in our speed dating in the Suite Club before the game starts! More information on fun activities will be announced closer to the game.
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Sunday, February 16 | 3:00pm Sunday Funday
It’s Sunday Funday! Come celebrate your Sunday with us for all the fun at the Thunderbolts game! Doors open at 2:00 for season ticket holders and 2:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 3:00.
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Friday, February 28 | 7:00pm Superhero Night
Replica jerseys will be available for purchase at the merchandise stand and a game-worn jersey auction will be held after the game!
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Saturday, March 1 | 7:00pm Pucks & Paws
Who doesn’t like bringing dogs to hockey games and watching them race on the ice during intermission? We know we do. Purchase a ticket for your dog for only an additional $5 to your normal game ticket!
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Sunday, March 9 | 3:00pm Princess & Pirates Game
It’s time to play dress up for all the little princesses and pirates out there! We will have an inflatable slide set up in the lobby courtesy of Legendary Inflatables. Doors open at 2:00 for season ticket holders and 2:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 3:00.
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Saturday, March 22 | 7:00pm Jurassic Night
We’re heading back in time to the prehistoric ages. Replica jerseys will be available for purchase at the merchandise stand and a game-worn jersey auction will be held after the game!
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Sunday, March 30 | 3:00pm Sunday Funday 2
It’s Sunday Funday! Come celebrate your Sunday with us for all the fun at the Thunderbolts game! Doors open at 2:00 for season ticket holders and 2:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 3:00.
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Friday, April 4 | 7:00pm Country Night
Yeehaw. Wear your cowboy boots and flannels to show off your country side!
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Saturday, April 5 | 7:00pm Fan Appreciation Night
This season wouldn’t be possible without our fans, which is why this day is about YOU. Check back later for more information about what we will be bringing to that night. A game-worn jersey auction will be held post-game!
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