2023 Game Nights Schedule Is Here!
The Victoria Royals are pleased to announce their game nights for the 2023-24 season. Many fan favourite nights will make a return, with the fans also seeing an influx of new additions which will continue to help make the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre a place for everyone to enjoy. One of the notable updates to this season’s game nights is the new category of games, which go under the moniker of “Community Nights”.
“We are thrilled to bring back many of our most beloved theme nights such as Teddy Bear Toss, Kids’ New Year (Take Over) & Pet Appreciation, which always make our barn rock. We also felt it important that some of our nights be recognized for what they truly are, community nights. Pink in the Rink, Lunar New Year, Hockey is For Everyone, CAF Appreciation Night and our newest addition the Victoria Royals Foundation Night are all to bring to people together for causes and topics important for our community.” said Director of Marketing, Joel Rinne.
Some of the notable nights this season will feature a game on September 30 that will recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day, Marty’s Birthday on October 14, back-to-back nights of Hockey is for Everyone on October 20 and 21, Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night on November 10, The Teddy Bear Toss on December 16, Hockey Day in Canada on January 20 and 21, Pink in the Rink on February 2, Lunar New Year taking place on February 16 and 17 and Fan Appreciation wrapping up the season on March 22.
All 34 Royals’ home game nights at the SOFMC will have a focus of providing energy and a community atmosphere to the arena.
While the games above outline a list of major community night games, the Royals will also be hosting “Value Weekday” games which will help keep games affordable for everyone.
“All of these nights will include elements which help us strengthen our connection to our community which our club plays for. These nights are a way for our club to give back to our community. We are also rolling out some exciting updates to our game day experience, which combined with our team on the ice will give plenty of reasons to join us this season,” added Rinne.
The full list of game nights is as follows:
Home Opener – September 29, 2023
National Truth and Reconciliation (Community night) – September 30, 2023
Octoberfest – October 13, 2023
Octoberfest & Marty’s Birthday – October 14, 2023
Value Weekday – October 17, 2023
Hockey is for Everyone (Community night) – October 20, 2023
Hockey is for Everyone (Community night) – October 21, 2023
Halloween – October 28, 2023
Value Weekday – November 7, 2023
Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night (Community night)- Nov 10, 2023
Value Weekday – November 13, 2023
Value Weekday – November 14, 2023
Pet Appreciation – November 17, 2023
Value Weekday – November 28, 2023
Value Weekday – November 29, 2023
Hockey Holidays – December 15, 2023
Teddy Bear Toss – December 16, 2023
Showcase Series – December 30, 2023
Kids’ New Year – January 1, 2024
Hockey Day in Canada – January 20, 2024
Hockey Day in Canada – January 21, 2024
E-Sports & Tech Night – January 27, 2024
Victoria Royals Foundation Night (Community night) – January 28, 2024
Pink in the Rink (Community night) – February 2, 2024
Value Weekday – February 14, 2024
Lunar New Year (Community night) – February 16, 2024
Lunar New Year (Community night) – February 17, 2024
ReMax Night – February 23, 2024
Eco Night – February 24, 2024
Trades Night – March 9, 2024
Country Fest – March 15, 2024
Country Fest – March 16, 2024
Value Weekday – March 20, 2024
Fan Appreciation Night – March 22, 2024
About the Victoria Royals Hockey Club
The Royals are Victoria’s Hockey Club, playing the highest level of junior hockey (WHL) in Canada out of the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre since 2011. The Club is owned and operated by GSL Group, and the franchise is known for their strong values and inclusive approach to game day experiences. The Royals are committed to growing the sport and they are active in their community through their foundation. The Royals won the WHL Regular Season in 2016 and each year, the organization develops many skilled players who go on to be drafted into the NHL. The Royals strive to provide the best sports entertainment experience on the island. For more information visit victoriaroyals.com.
About Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (SOFMC) is designed, constructed, developed and operated by GSL Group. SOFMC is Victoria’s premier entertainment facility and the largest arena in British Columbia outside Vancouver. The state-of-the-art 7,000 seat facility is home to the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League and regularly hosts large-scale concerts and other special events such as figure skating, curling, plays, trade shows and conferences. SOFMC also features a fine dining Lion’s Den Restaurant, as well as retail and meeting space.
