The Fort Frances Lakers Junior A hockey team has unveiled a list of promotional events they’ll be holding over the course of their games before Christmas.
The promo schedule begins with the next game on Friday, Oct. 9, when Hallett Brewing will be on hand, taking over the beer garden at Ice for Kids Arena as the Lakers welcome the Sioux Lookout Bombers.
On Oct. 16, the Lakers organization said it will take on the Red Lake Miners and launch “Tie Schumacher’s campaign to fill the UNFC food bank. Join us for a donation drive, prizes, giveaways, and more.”
Oct. 10 will feature a matchup against the Kam River Walleye, and the Lakers will hold minor hockey night. Kaemingh Fuels is sponsoring free entry to all FFGWHA, FFMHA, EDMHA and International Falls Minor Hockey players.
Nov. 8 will be the Lakers’ first Sunday at The Duke Arena on Couchiching First Nation this season as they take on the Dryden Ice Dogs and hold a donation drive for Hope & Home. They’ll be playing at the Duke every Sunday this season wearing custom Couchiching FN uniforms.
On Friday, Nov. 13, when the Lakers play Dryden, they will hold an adoption and donation drive sponsored by RBC Fort Frances in aid of the Best for Kitty cat shelter.
Saturday, Nov. 21 will be the Lakers’ Cancer Awareness Game as they take on the Miners. They will wear custom lavender cancer awareness jerseys sponsored by Safeway, which will be up for silent auction after the game. There will be lavender Lakers Hoodies for sale, with proceeds going to Riverside Health Care and $5 drinks pre-game until puck drop.
Friday, Nov. 27 will be country night at the Lakers game as they take on the Thunder Bay North Stars. “Join us for prizes, giveaways and country music all night!” Hallett Brewing beer will also be on tap.
The final Lakers home game of 2026 on Dec. 11 will feature a matchup against the Kam River Fighting Walleye, and the Lakers will host a toy drive in aid of the United Native Friendship Centre as well as a vendor market on the concourse.
Lakers home games start at 7:15 p.m. at Ice for Kids Arena. The Lakers currently have a 3-3 record and sit third in the SIJHL standings behind reigning champions Thunder Bay North Stars and the Dryden Ice Dogs, which both also have six points in the standings, but more wins in out-of-regulation games.
