MUSKEGON, Mich. -- The Muskegon Lumberjacks have announced some promotional dates for the upcoming hockey season.
The regular season schedule was released last month. It will be the 15th anniversary season for the Lumberjacks, who will be looking to defend their Clark Cup title. They will open the season at home on September 26th and 27th against tthe Green Bay Gamblers. Outside of Trinity Health Arena, the Lumberjacks will be participating in the fifth annual Flannel Fest. That will include live music and food.
Some other season highlights include Police & Fire Night on October 17th, Military Appreciation Night on November 8th, Fight Cancer Night on February 20th, a "Read to Succeed" event on March 6th and Healthcare Heroes Night on March 20th.
Here are some more details from a Lumberjacks' news release:
The 2025-26 season marks the 15th anniversary of Muskegon Lumberjacks hockey in the USHL. The 62-game season features 30 contests at Trinity Health Arena, each with a unique theme and promotion to accompany the game.
September 26th and 27th, the Jacks take to the ice at Trinity Health Arena against the Green Bay Gamblers as part of the 5th annual Flannel Fest. The Lumberjacks take over Western Ave with live music, great food, and so much more! For the first time in franchise history, Flannel Fest will kick off the new season as the Jacks take to the ice as defending Clark Cup Champions!
Returning this season are fan-favorite themes that highlight important areas of the Muskegon community. Police and Fire Night takes place on October 17th, with Military Appreciation Night on November 8th. Later in the season, Jack's Fight Cancer Night returns on February 20th, followed by Read to Succeed (March 6th) and Healthcare Heroes Night (March 20th).
Youth Hockey Night returns on November 9thas the Jacks continue their efforts to grow the sport of hockey in Muskegon. This season, it is joined by Girls Hockey Night on October 11th.
Five specialty jerseys will be worn and auctioned off throughout the season. Día de Los Muertos kicks off the specialty series on November 7th. The Jacks will don holiday-themed jerseys as part of Holidaypalooza on December 6th. On January 3rd, the clock turns back to the L.C. Walker days with Throwback jerseys. Late in the season, Wrestling Night returns on February 21st with a special jersey, and the final jersey in the series comes on March 21st on MCC Blue/Gold Night.
For the full promotional schedule and more information, visit muskegonlumberjacks.com. Get your season tickets today by calling 231-799-7000 or reaching out to Jess Henningsen (JHenningsen@muskegonlumberjacks.com) or Sean Bajt (sbajt@muskegonlumberjacks.com) in the Business Office.
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About the Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The club's goal is to create an environment where student-athletes develop into successful young men, both on and off the ice. This includes playing the game the right way while maintaining academic excellence in the classroom and staying actively involved in the West Michigan community. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and top-notch family entertainment while serving as positive role models for the youth and local community.