As part of a host of promotional events, the Walleye will once again host a Holiday Hockey fest to benefit a paralyzed local high school hockey player.
The event will be Dec. 26 at the Huntington Center. It features four youth teams and eight high schools that will compete in a day-long fundraiser.
The Holiday Hockey fest benefits Kyle Cannon, a senior at Clay High School who was paralyzed after a hit during a game in November of 2008.
The event starts at 10 a.m. and will feature the following games: Ottawa Hills vs. Lake, Springfield vs. Eastwood, Anthony Wayne vs. Maumee, and Clay vs. Perrysburg.
Other highlights of the team's promotional schedule include a "Fish Tailgate Party" on opening night, a Meet Santa day on Dec. 11, and Hockey Heritage Night on Jan. 28. The traditional Pink in the Rink event will be held at two games, March 2 and March 4.
The organization will also hold its annual morning School Celebration Day as well as Boy Scout and Girl Scout sleepovers.
Walleye 2011-12 Season Preview
Here is a look at the promotions:
October
15 -- Opening Night: Fish Tailgate Party presented by The Blade, Magnet Schedule Giveaway (exit)
22 -- Rally Towels Giveaway presented by Buckeye TeleSystem (first 3,000 fans)
November
9 -- School Celebration Day: School Folder Giveaway
11 -- Military Appreciation Night presented by Stautzenberger College, post-game live patriotic jersey auction, post-game party with players
19 -- USA Hockey Night, Coat Collection Drive
20 -- Kids Opening Day: Kids Design-a-Sign, Chuck-a-Puck, post-game open skate with players, Coat Collection Drive
23 -- Florida vs. Toledo sponsored by Allegiant Air
December
2 -- Teddy Bear Toss presented by BCSN, post-game party with players
3 -- Quick Change Appearance, Team Autograph Night presented by The Blade
11 -- Meet Santa, Kids Day, post-game open skate with players
27 -- Ugly Holiday Sweater Night
30 -- New Year's Pre-Celebration, Calendar Giveaway (first 5,000 fans), post-game party with players
January
6 -- Post-game party with players presented by Toledo 5
7 -- Boy Scout Sleepover
8 -- Captain America Appearance presented by Marvel, Kids Day: Kids Design-a-Sign, Chuck-a-Puck, post-game open skate with players
13 -- Union Ticket Outing, post-game party with players
15 -- Spider-Man Appearance presented by Marvel, Kids Day: Kids Design-a-Sign, Chuck-a-Puck: post-game open skate with players
27 -- Post Game Party With Players
28 -- Hockey Heritage presented by The Blade, Retro-Jersey Hornets (1970-74) auction, mini-pennant giveaway (first 3,000 fans), Boy Scout Sleepover
February
4 -- Ted Lindsay Appearance, Wear Red In Support Of American Heart Association, team photo night (post game)
11 -- American Cancer Society Night, FINatics Only post-game party
12 -- Thor Appearance presented by Marvel, Kids Day: Design-a-Sign, Chuck-a-Puck, and post-game open skate with players
25 -- NASCAR presented by Nationwide Insurance, Racing Jersey Live Auction post-game, Dentists and Physicians Ticket Outing, Boy Scouts Sleepover
26 -- Spike's Mascot Mania presented by The Blade, Kids Day: Kids Design-a-Sign, Chuck-a-Puck, post-game open skate with players
March
2 -- Pink in the Rink, Mystery Puck Auction, post-game party with players, Teacher Appreciation Ticket Outing
4 -- Pink in the Rink continues, Kids Day: Kids Design-a-Sign, Chuck-a-Puck, post-game open skate with players
18 -- Faith and Fun Event, Blarney Irish Pub Presents third Annual St. CatTrick's Day Celebration, post-game party with players
23 -- Social Media Night
24 -- Fish Stick (Hockey Stick Auction), Girl Scout Sleepover
31 -- Last game of the season, post-game party with players