Flyers Kick Off Second Half of the Season With Week-Long Celebration

Philadelphia, PA (January 24, 2020) -After a momentum-building first half of the season saw the Philadelphia Flyers reach 60 points through 50 games for the first time since the 2011-2012 season, the organization is set to host a week of celebrations to mark the official start of the second half. With fan pop ups, gym class takeovers, watch parties, and more, the organization will spread Flyers pride for fans of all ages across the Greater Philadelphia Area starting Monday, January 27.

The below schedule details each day of this fan-friendly week:

Monday, January 27
Flyers Lunch Break, 12-1 p.m., Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pa. (Open to Public)
• The Flyers warm up Center City with a pop-up lunch hour outside the Comcast Center from Noon to 1 p.m. The Flyers Ice Team and in-arena host, Andrea Helfrich, will play host to fans who can take a shot on goal and pick up Flyers swag.

Tuesday, January 28
@NHLFlyers Flyers Day, All Day, Multiple Locations
• A day of surprises and delights. Numerous lucky fans will get their Flyers wishes granted all day on Tuesday, January 28. Fans can submit their wishes for tickets, swag, or even lunch to the team's Twitter account, to be delivered directly to their location.

Wednesday, January 29
Flyers Gym Class Takeover, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Signal Hill School, 33 Signal Hill Dr., Voorhees, N.J.
• Gritty, Helfrich, and Flyers staffers will surprise 200 elementary school students at Signal Hill School with a complete gym class takeover. Three classes will get the full Flyers treatment with a hockey-focused clinic including floor hockey drills, giveaways, and more.

Thursday, January 30
Hockey Under the Stars, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Wilmington Riverfront Rink, 308 Justison St, Wilmington, DE. (Registration required)
• Youth hockey players are welcome to take a night-time skate under the stars in Wilmington, DE. Gritty and Flyers Alumni will be on-hand with giveaways and on-ice instruction. Players 12 & Under can register online at PhiladelphiaFlyers.com.

Friday, January 31
Flyers vs. Penguins Watch Party, 6 p.m., Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, Pa. (Open to Public)
• The week-long schedule will conclude with an official Flyers watch party at Blue Cross RiverRink as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first tilt following the All-Star break. Fans can join the Flyers Ice Team, Helfrich, and Gritty for a Flyers-themed skate from 5-6:45 p.m. before the puck drops. The game will be broadcast inside The Lodge at Blue Cross RiverRink with giveaways on-hand for the rowdiest fans at the rink.