The ECHL announced today that the League has partnered with Nickelodeon to once again host a Nickelodeon Takeover at 25 home games during the 2019-20 season.
Teams will feature popular Nickelodeon properties including Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol and Blue’s Clues & You!
As part of the experience, teams will build in-game fan activation and engagement elements around the featured Nickelodeon properties they select. Additionally, OT Sports will produce a set of Nickelodeon-IP branded jerseys teams will wear during the themed game nights.
“We are thrilled to bring Nickelodeon themes and characters into the ECHL for year number two,” said ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin. “The Nickelodeon brand resonates with so many of our existing fans, as well as welcoming new ones into our venues, and the added elements of a Nickelodeon Takeover Experience really adds to the entertainment.”
“At Nickelodeon we are laser focused on delivering -on ground experiences that are fun, engaging and relevant for the whole family,’ said Sharon Cohen, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Experience. “Through this expanded partnership with the ECHL, we are offering hockey fans of all ages an exciting immersive experience that marries beloved Nickelodeon characters with the sport they love.”
ECHL – Nickelodeon Takeover Experience Game Dates
ECHL Team | Game Date |
Adirondack Thunder | Dec. 14 |
Allen Americans | Dec. 21 |
Atlanta Gladiators | Jan. 17 |
Brampton Beast | Feb. 17 |
Cincinnati Cyclones | Feb. 14, 15 and 16 |
Florida Everblades | Jan. 25 |
Fort Wayne Komets | Dec. 21 |
Greenville Swamp Rabbits | Jan. 3 |
Idaho Steelheads | Dec. 14 |
Indy Fuel | Dec. 29 |
Jacksonville Icemen | Mar. 7 |
Kalamazoo Wings | Jan. 18 |
Kansas City Mavericks | Mar. 15 |
Maine Mariners | Dec. 26 |
Newfoundland Growlers | Dec. 31 |
Norfolk Admirals | Dec. 6 |
Rapid City Rush | Jan. 11 |
Reading Royals | Nov. 30 |
South Carolina Stingrays | Feb. 1 |
Toledo Walleye | Jan. 3 and 4 |
Tulsa Oilers | Jan. 11 |
Utah Grizzlies | Apr. 3 |
Wheeling Nailers | Jan. 11 |
Wichita Thunder | Mar. 21 |
Worcester Railers | Nov. 30 |
About the ECHL
Began in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 26 teams in 19 states and two Canadian provinces for its 32nd season in 2019-20. There have been 665 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after playing in the ECHL, including three who have made their NHL debuts in the 2019-20 season. The ECHL has affiliations with 25 of the 31 NHL teams in 2019-20, marking the 23rd consecutive season that the league had affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available at ECHL.com as well as on Twitter and Facebook.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).