MSU releases promotional schedule

Minnesota State put out its promotional schedule for it's men's hockey home games this season, and there appears to be a few good ones, including giveaways, contests and ticket deals. Here's the schedule:

Oct. 5 vs. Trinity Western (exhibition) — $5 youth tickets

Oct. 18 vs. Minnesota Duluth — Hockey Night in Mankato presented by Snell (4:30-7 p.m. live band, food and beverages, games and prizes) ... First 1,000 fans will receive a WCHA playoff champion mini replica banner ... $16,000 Puck Shot presented by Pepsi

Oct. 24 vs. Alabama Huntsville — Pucks for Paws Night benefitting Athletes for Animals and the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society ... First 2,000 fans will receive a David Backes poster

Oct. 25 vs. Alabama Huntsville — MAHA Night ... Skate with the Mavericks following the game

Nov. 7 vs. Bemidji State — Maverick Pregame Party Special ($30 adults/$20 for youth and includes game ticket, 2 beverages of choice and unlimited selected food items from 6-7 p.m.)

Nov. 8 vs. Bemidji State — $5 Kids Night (purchase at Verizon Wireless Center ticket office)

Dec. 5-6 vs. Alaska — Cyber Monday Special ... $5 tickets (purchase online at msumavericks.com)

Dec. 12-13 vs. Princeton — Family 4-Pack ... $40 includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 pops (purchase at Verizon Wireless Center ticket office) ... Dec. 13 game has $16,000 Puck Shot presented by Pepsi

Jan. 9-10 vs. Lake Superior State — Maverick Pregame Party Special ($30 adults/$20 for youth and includes game ticket, 2 beverages of choice and unlimited selected food items from 6-7 p.m.) ... Jan. 10 game, first 1,000 fans get a free T-shirt, presented by Wells Fargo

Jan. 30 vs. Ferris State — $5 Kids Night (purchase at Verizon Wireless Center ticket office)

Jan. 31 vs. Ferris State — Saluting Our Heroes Night

Feb. 6-7 vs. Alaska Anchorage — BOGO Night: Buy One, Get One Free (purchase tickets at Verizon Wireless Center) ... Feb. 7 game features postgame autographs, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings.

Feb. 27 vs. Michigan Tech — Student Appreciation Night ... Maverick Pregame Party Special ($30 adults/$20 for youth and includes game ticket, 2 beverages of choice and unlimited selected food items from 6-7 p.m.)

Feb. 28 vs. Michigan Tech — Sponsor Appreciation Night