Gritty stuffies are on the Flyers' giveaway menu this season. Photo: Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Flyers kick off their first season under new head coach Rick Tocchet next week.
Why it matters: It's a homecoming for Tocchet, a Flyers Hall of Famer who played 11 seasons here (1984-92; 2000-02), and hopefully the start of a new era for the team.
🗓️ State of play: The schedule of giveaways, themed games and community days is out. Here are a bunch that caught our eye —
Official Home Opener with free T-shirt: October 13 vs. Florida Panthers
👻 Halloween Spooktacular: October 30 vs. Nashville Predators
Star Wars game: November 8 vs. Ottawa Senators
Keystone Rivalry Game: December 1 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
🎄 Peanuts Holiday Spectacular:December 22 vs. Vancouver Canucks
👧 Kids Day: January 31 vs. Los Angeles Kings
Military appreciation with Rally Towel Giveaway: November 12 vs. Edmonton Oilers
🌭 Dollar Dog Game:December 9 vs. San Jose Sharks
🏳️🌈 Pride Game: January 12 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
First Responders Game: January 26 vs. New York Islanders
Gritty Squishy Plush Giveaway:February 3 vs. Washington Capitals
Flyers Sweatshirt Giveaway: February 28 vs. Boston Bruins
🍦 Dollar Ice Cream Game: April 5 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
