Take Kids to See The Anaheim Ducks + Special Holiday Offer

{Consideration provided by Honda Center}

Every Sunday was deemed “sports day” in my home, which was ironic because on any given night during the week, my father would have the current season’s game streaming live on our TV. I grew up watching a variety of college and professional sports and I attended my first professional sporting event as a child. Having experienced professional baseball, basketball, golf, swimming and surfing competitions, sports became part of our shared family experiences.

A Night with the Anaheim Ducks

Over the weekend, our family finally added professional hockey game to that list. We experienced our very first hockey game, courtesy of the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club. The combination of Star Wars Night and a final winning score of 5 – 1 (versus the Ottawa Senators), quickly converted us into fans.

The Anaheim Ducks are the professional ice hockey team of Orange County and their home games are played at the Honda Center. What’s interesting about the team is that it was originally founded by The Walt Disney Company, inspired by the film The Mighty Ducks. Their team record includes 12 playoffs, 5 Pacific Division titles, 2 Western Conference championships and 1 Stanley Cup.

Admittedly, some professional sporting events can be lengthy. What I loved about watching the Anaheim Ducks take on the Ottawa Senators was how exciting, and fast-paced the game was. There are 3 periods, which is enough time to understand and get into the game. I brought my 6 and 9 year old kids and they absolutely loved the game. In fact, we were all surprised when it was over and the Ducks were named the wining team.

Watching and playing sports is wonderful for children. Sports model teamwork and commitment. The team demonstrates how to win and lose graciously. And each athlete shows children the rewards of diligence and practice.

When you attend an Anaheim Ducks Game, you’ll want to make a day of it! Two hours prior to the start of each game, the Honda Center hosts a Hockey Spot where kids can play street hockey, get their wiggles out in the bounce house, win prizes and more. In honor of Star Wars Night, we had an opportunity to take photos with some of our favorites from the Light and the Dark side of the force. There are also a handful of sponsors giving out small gifts like beanies from Fox Sports and cell phone mounts from SWEETWORXX.

Wild Wingers Kids Club with the Anaheim Ducks

A great way to introduce kids to professional hockey and help them show their support for the Anaheim Ducks is through their Wild Wingers Kids Club. For $25, kids receive the following:

One (1) ticket voucher to a select 2015-16 Anaheim Ducks home game
Buy One Get One Free ticket voucher to a select 2015-16 Anaheim Ducks home game
Invitations to: Welcome Party, Honda Center Skate Party, Wild Wingers Kids Club Party at Medieval Times, and the annual End of the Year party at Knott’s Berry Farm!
Patrick Maroon jersey t-shirt
Exclusive Wild Wingers Kids Club beanie
Wild Wingers Kids Club 12-Month wall calendar
Wild Wingers Kids Club water bottle
Exclusive Patrick Maroon bobblehead
Wild Wingers Kids Club membership card
Membership Discounts to: WSS Shoes, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, The Rinks, Anaheim Ducks Team Store powered by Reebok

The Twelve Days of Ducksmas

Every day through December 24th, 2016, you can win prizes from the Anaheim Ducks including tickets, autographed merchandise and more. Be sure to visit their website daily at 10 am for your chance to win.

Anaheim Ducks Holiday Pack

Now is the perfect time to see the Anaheim Ducks play at Honda Center. The Honda Center is currently running a promotion in partnership with the Anaheim Ducks where fans can receive 2 tickets to 3 games, a Ducks Ugly Sweater, and 2 lift tickets to Mountain High (first 500 packs). The retail value of the Anaheim Ducks Holiday Pack is $440 but prices start at just $215. For more information visit NHL.com/Ducks.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.