Community Shelter Services Know Before You Go – UPMC Health Plan Member Appreciation Weekend Honors Cancer Battles, Faith
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SATURDAY, MARCH 1 – HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER (pres. by UPMC Health Plan & UPMC Hamot)
Honoring Those Who’ve Fought and Those Who Fights | Flint Firebirds @ Erie Otters | March 1, 2025 – 7 P.M.
AROUND THE ARENA
MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND BEGINS
The first day of our UPMC Health Plan Member Appreciation weekend! If you’re a member of the UPMC Health Plan, check your mail to make sure you received your voucher for four (4) free tickets to either game of the weekend.
Vouchers must be redeemed at the Erie Insurance Arena box office, and the offer concludes after Sunday’s game.
THE FIGHT CONTINUES
With help from our friends at UPMC Health Plan & UPMC Hamot, we once again honor those who’ve fought and those who continue to fight against this terrible disease of Cancer.
Be sure to get to your seat early, as we hold a special pregame ceremony in recognition and honor of those in their fight.
The Erie Otters will take the ice in symbolic Hockey Fights Cancer-inspired jerseys, with all game-worn jerseys being auctioned off live after the game to benefit the Hamot Health Foundation Cancer Fund for UPMC Hamot.
HOPE SHINES ON
Rubber Ducky Balloon Designs will have an incredible display of lights and balloons in a designated area of the concourse in honor of Hockey Fights Cancer. Get your photo taken in front of the display to show support to those in their fight.
MERCH ITEM OF THE GAME
Available ONLY at the Otters’ Den is a “Cancer Ribbon Long Sleeve” starting at $32. Proceeds from the HFC items will benefit the Hamot Health Foundation Cancer Fund. Merch Item of the Game is presented by Rebich Investments.
THIS WIN MEANS MORE
Make sure to stop by the Delta Sonic Fan Assistance Center and get your enter-to-win tickets for our Jersey Raffle.
Saturday night will see multiple fans have the chance to win a team-issued Hockey Fights Cancer jersey of Keagan Knight, Jackson Curran, Andrew Willis, Oliver Turner, Georgy Toroptsev, Michael D’ Alessio, Diego Da Silva, or Jack Clarke.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
NON-PROFIT OF THE NIGHT
Tonight’s Non-Profit of the Night is Hamot Health Foundation. Visit their concourse table to learn more about their work in the community, and visit their website HERE.
INDULGE IN DOWNTOWN
In conjunction with downtown Erie partner businesses, the Otters are thrilled for another night in the “Arena District”.
From 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., enjoy pregame specials, and from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. enjoy post-game specials!
DISALLOWED ITEMS
Fans attending the game should be aware of items not allowed at the Erie Insurance Arena during Erie Otters games.
This includes professional photography equipment (unless given expressed consent) and noise-makers (cowbells, stadium horns, etc.).
For additional banned items, see signs at points of entry.
UPGRADES TO YOUR ARENA EXPERIENCE
To speed up fan experience and get you back to the game, all EIA concession stands are cashless.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2 – FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT (pres. by WCTL 106.3 FM) & SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY
Affordable Family Fun Meets Faith | Peterborough Petes @ Erie Otters | March 2, 2025 – 4 P.M.
AROUND THE ARENA
FAITH AND FAMILY!
For the first time since the 2021-22 season, Faith & Family Night returns! Our friends at WCTL 106.3 FM once again present this day of faith-based fun for the whole family. Stop by their table on the concourse to see Aslan the Lion and for your chance to win six tickets to Kingdom Bound.
MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND CONCLUDES
The final day of our UPMC Health Plan Member Appreciation weekend! If you’re a member of the UPMC Health Plan, check your mail to make sure you received your voucher for four (4) free tickets to either game of the weekend.
Vouchers must be redeemed at the Erie Insurance Arena box office, and the offer concludes after Sunday’s game.
A FUNDAY FOR THE FAM
One of Erie’s favorite weekend traditions for all – our Sunday Family Funday for the first time this season!
With an earlier start time than standard games at 4:00 P.M., and plenty of family-friendly fun around the concourse, this is the best way to keep the whole family happy.
PAY LESS, ENJOY MORE
Save more money, have more fun! Our Sunday-only 4 for $44 ticket deal is the most affordable way to experience Otters hockey on a single-game basis. This deal can be purchased in advance, or at the box office on the day of the game.
WHAT’S POPPIN’?
The kids in the arena on Sunday afternoon are in for a treat – literally! The first 500 kids will receive a free popcorn and soft drink as a thank you for coming out for a day of fun.
MERCH ITEM OF THE GAME
Available ONLY at the Otters’ Den starting at just $37, get your very own “Otters Sublimated Polo” before they’re gone. Merch Item of the Game is presented by Rebich Investments.
ANOTHER CHANCE TO BE A WINNER
Make sure to stop by the Delta Sonic Fan Assistance Center and get your enter-to-win tickets for our Jersey Raffle. Friday night will see your chance to win a game-worn Carey Terrance or Pano Fimis jersey.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
NON-PROFIT OF THE NIGHT
Tonight’s Non-Profit of the Night is Inspiration Time, Inc.. Visit their concourse table to learn more about their work in the community, and visit their website HERE.
SUNDAY START TIMES
Season Ticket doors open at 2:30, while doors for the General Public open at 3:00. Game time is scheduled for 4:00 P.M.
DISALLOWED ITEMS
Fans attending the game should be aware of items not allowed at the Erie Insurance Arena during Erie Otters games.
This includes professional photography equipment (unless given expressed consent) and noise-makers (cowbells, stadium horns, etc.).
For additional banned items, see signs at points of entry.
UPGRADES TO YOUR ARENA EXPERIENCE
To speed up fan experience and get you back to the game, all EIA concession stands are cashless.
EVEN MORE OTTERS INFORMATION
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UP NEXT
Owen Sound Attack @ Erie Otters | WOMEN’s EMPOWERMENT NIGHT (pres. by Erie Women’s Empowerment) | Friday, March 7 | 7 p.m.
Owen Sound Attack @ Erie Otters | KIDS TAKEOVER GAME (pres. by expERIEnce Children’s Museum) | Saturday, March 8 | 7 p.m.
