After the success of the first Skills Competition the Jets held back in November of 2011, the team today announced details of one to be held this year.
Jets Release:
The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club is pleased to announce their second annual Winnipeg Jets Skills Competition, presented by The Home Depot, will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. CT at MTS Centre. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. CT.
The second annual Skills Competition will see Winnipeg Jets players compete head-to-head in five events: Fastest Skater Contest, Accuracy Shooting Challenge, Puck Control Relay, Breakaway Relay and the Hardest Shot Competition. The glass will be removed from the sides of the rink to give fans an up-close look at their Winnipeg Jets. There will also be exciting prize giveaways throughout the night for all fans in attendance.
Proceeds from the Winnipeg Jets Skills Competition will benefit the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation and the NHLPA Goals and Dreams Fund.
A limited pre-sale for Winnipeg Jets Season Ticket Holders and Wait List members will take begin today, Thursday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. CT and end on Friday, November 8 at 10:00 p.m. CT.
Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Saturday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. CT. Ticket prices are $15.00 for lower bowl and $10.00 for upper bowl, service charges included. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available through www.winnipegjets.com.