Prior to the game, Flyers players will wear special Pride-themed warmup jerseys and use warm-up sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape. Both the jerseys and sticks will be auctioned off by Flyers Charities following the game with proceeds going to Flyers Charities and their efforts to grow the game of hockey in diverse communities.
Also before the game, the Flyers will host a pre-game skate for local LGBTQ+ youth and officers from the Greater Philadelphia G.O.A.L organization. G.O.A.L.'s mission is to advocate for and on behalf of LGBTQ+ first responders and military members, help educate first responders in LGBTQ+ competency, and provide community outreach to advance relations between the LGBTQ+ public and first responder agencies. Following the skate, attendees will enjoy the game as guests of the Flyers. Post-game, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Laughton will host a meet and greet with the guests.
To kick off the night, Trin Stephens, a local Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education student-athlete, will bang the ceremonial drum. Trin was inspired to take up the game of hockey after attending the Flyers' game against the New York Islanders on November 29, 2022, as a guest of van Riemsdyk and Laughton. This month, Laughton sent a video of encouragement ahead of Trin's first skating session with Snider Hockey. Last year, van Riemsdyk and Laughton launched a program in support of local LGBTQ+ youth in the Greater Philadelphia area. They've continued the program by providing four game tickets to local LGBTQ+ organizations for 20 home games during the 2022-2023 season. In addition to the tickets, the players will provide these special guests with Flyers gear and a signed puck.
During the game, Flyers Charities will present Greater Philadelphia G.O.A.L. with a check for $5,000 to support their work within the LGBTQ+ community. Flyers Charities will also be selling special Pride Night autographed mystery pucks for $35 throughout the evening. Wells Fargo Center will be decked out in rainbow hues representing the LGBTQ+ community through special pride-themed arena LEDs, décor, team merchandise, and more.
Through the team's Community Ticket Grant Program, the Flyers will also provide complimentary tickets for the Pride Night game to the following LGBTQ+ organizations:
- Attic Youth Center
- Galaei
- Independence Business Alliance
- Jkidpride
- Mazzoni Center
- Philadelphia Falcons
- Philadelphia FIGHT
- Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus
- William Way LGBTQ Community Center
