Ricky’s All Day Grill introduced as an Official Partner of the WHL
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League today announced Ricky’s All Day Grill as an Official Partner of the WHL.
“We are pleased to welcome Ricky’s All Day Grill as an Official Partner of the WHL,” commented WHL Commissioner Dan Near. “Ricky’s All Day Grill was established right here in Western Canada with an appetite for providing exceptional value for families – two realities that make for a perfect partnership with the Western Hockey League. We know fans will enjoy many benefits of the WHL’s new partnership with Ricky’s All Day Grill – from the in-arena activations to in-restaurant promotions and discounts.”
Ricky’s All Day Grill is one of the best casual family dining experiences in the country. Ricky’s All Day Grill focuses on providing a wide variety of tasty dishes and great service in a family-friendly environment, which has been the cornerstone of its success for 50-plus years.
With over 85 locations across Canada (and more under development), Ricky’s All Day Grill is all about great service, great people, and great food.
“We are thrilled to partner with the WHL in this coming season,” said Raymond Ho, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for FDF Brandz. “Many of our restaurant operators, staff and also our guests are avid hockey fans, so we are proud to have the opportunity to get involved in the games and activities that the WHL has planned. It’ll be an exciting year and we look forward to our partnership.”
As Official Partner of the WHL, fans will see Ricky’s All Day Grill at the rink in the form of the Ricky’s All Day Grill Pancake Flipping Competition during select media timeouts in select Canadian markets.
Fans looking for a great meal on game day can head over to participating Ricky’s All Day Grill restaurants where the Ricky’s Hometown Rewards Program delivers 15-per-cent off discounts for WHL fans sporting their favourite Club merchandise or showing their game ticket.
Throughout the 2026-27 WHL season, Ricky’s All Day Grill is also set to celebrate WHL billet families with the Ricky’s WHL Billet Family Breakfast – a complimentary breakfast for WHL billet families in 12 Canadian markets. Across the WHL, hundreds of hockey players pursuing their dreams are welcomed into the homes of billet families and Ricky’s All Day Grill is poised to thank those generous community leaders for their unwavering support.
About Ricky’s All Day Grill
For over 60 years, Ricky’s Restaurants have been a beloved Canadian favourite, serving made-to-order home-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs Benedict to hand-battered Fish & Chips, fresh-grilled Alberta Beef burgers, juice Chicken Tenders and other well-loved dinner classics, Ricky’s has something for everyone. Ricky’s is committed to uncompromising food quality and freshly prepared recipes using local, high-quality ingredients, including sustainably-grown Rainforest Alliance certified coffee. There are 70 locations across Western Canada, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, ready to serve new and loyal guests their favourite meal. Come in, we’ll make you one.
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
