Who doesn’t love finding fun new things to do with their furry best friend? Mark your calendar now for this truly unique experience of taking your pup to a dog-friendly hockey game Please. Not only will you be supporting your local minor league or college hockey team, but you’ll also be making some memories with these “Pucks and Paws” games.
We love sharing new and creative experiences that you and your pet can enjoy together. And how many pups can tell their friends that they went to a dog-friendly hockey game?! Baseball… for sure. The dogs have been coming to the ballpark for years. But hockey?! Lounging around the rink wearing your favorite team’s bandana is every dog’s dream.
The minor league team has been offering dog-friendly hockey games for years. And this year, we were excited to see NHL teams join in on the fun. The Pittsburgh Penguins held their first Pax and Paws Night on October 1, inviting fans and their dogs to preseason games. It’s great to see dog-friendly hockey games expanding to more venues. I hope this trend continues next season.
Of course, we will always be grateful to minor league teams across the country for making the game of dog-friendly hockey possible. They still offer the most opportunities for people and their puppies to enjoy games together. And they 36 Dog Friendly Hockey Games Scheduled for you and your puppy to be seen during the 2024/2025 season.
If you know of any other dog-friendly hockey games that we missed, please leave a comment. Add to list.
dog friendly hockey game
2024/2025 season
October
Geneva, Illinois – Saturday, October 5, 2024 – The Chicago Steel will host the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the first dog-friendly hockey game of the season!
Charleston, South Carolina – Saturday, October 26, 2024 – The South Carolina Stingrays host the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
Participate in a pet costume contest!
november
Des Moines, Iowa – Sunday, November 3, 2024 – The Iowa Wild will host the San Jose Barracuda.
The first 400 people will receive a free folding bowl! Dress your dog in a Howlween costume!
West Valley City, Utah – Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Utah Grizzlies host Tahoe Night Monsters.
Give your pup a Grizzlies toy!
San Jose, California – Sunday, November 10, 2024 – The San Jose Barracuda will host the Colorado Eagles.
Springfield, Massachusetts – Friday, November 15, 2024 – Springfield Thunderbirds host Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Saturday, November 16, 2024 – The Milwaukee Admirals host the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Grand Rapids, Michigan – Sunday, November 24, 2024 – The Grand Rapids Griffins host the Iowa Wild.
Jacksonville, Florida – Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Jacksonville Icemen host Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
Wichita, Kansas – Saturday, November 30, 2024 – The Wichita Thunder will host the Worchester Railers.
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december
cincinnati, ohio – Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – The Cincinnati Cyclones host the Fort Wayne Comets.
January
Moline, Illinois – Sunday, January 5, 2025 – Quad City Storm hosts Fayetteville Marksmen.
Wheeling, West Virginia – Saturday, January 25, 2025 – The Wheeling Nailers host the Kansas City Mavericks.
portland maine – Sunday, January 26, 2025 – The Maine Mariners host the Trois-Rivières Lions.
toledo, ohio – Sunday, January 26, 2025 – The Toledo Walleyes host the Iowa Heartlanders.
February
Jacksonville, Florida – Saturday, February 8, 2025 – The Jacksonville Icemen host the Trois-Rivières Lions.
march
Evansville, Indiana – Saturday, March 1, 2025 – Evansville Thunderbolts host Quad City Storm.
Wichita, Kansas – Saturday, March 1, 2025 – The Wichita Thunder will host the Kansas City Mavericks.
Austin, Texas – Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Texas Stars host Chicago Wolves.
cleveland ohio – Saturday, March 8, 2025 – The Cleveland Monsters host the Hershey Bears.
Fargo, North Dakota – Saturday, March 15, 2025 The Fargo Army hosts the Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Don’t miss the corgi races!
Johnstown, Pennsylvania – Saturday, March 8, 2025 – The Johnstown Tomahawks host the Elmira Aviators.
allen, texas – Sunday, March 16, 2025 – The Allen Americans host the Utah Grizzlies.
bloomington illinois – Friday, March 21, 2025 – The Bloomington Bison host the Kalamazoo Wings.
roanoke, virginia – Friday, March 21, 2025 – The Rail Yard Dawgs host the Knoxville Ice Bears.
cincinnati, ohio – Saturday, March 22, 2025 – The Cincinnati Cyclones host the Kalamazoo Wings.
Loveland, Colorado – Sunday, March 23, 2025 – Colorado Eagles host Tucson Roadrunners.
Reading, Pennsylvania – Sunday, March 23, 2025 – Reading Royals host Norfolk Admirals.
stateline nevada – Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – Tahoe Night Monsters host the Idaho Steelheads.
Get there early to win a free folding bowl!
youngstown, ohio – Friday, March 28, 2025 – Youngstown Phantoms host Fargo squad.
San Jose, California – Saturday, March 29, 2025 – The San Jose Barracuda will host the Abbotsford Canucks.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Saturday, March 29, 2025 – It’s a pooch party when the Charlotte Checkers host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Kalamazoo, Michigan – Saturday, March 29, 2025 – The Kalamazoo Wings host the South Carolina Stingrays.
Don’t miss the K-Wings dog leash giveaway (first 1,000 fans), the pup race during the first intermission, and the postgame auction of Paw Patrol specialty jerseys.
April
syracuse, new york – Friday, April 4, 2025 – The Syracuse Crunch will host the Toronto Marlies.
Utica, New York – Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – The Utica Comets host the Syracuse Crunch.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Saturday, April 12, 2025 – The Milwaukee Admirals host the Chicago Wolves.
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Dog-friendly hockey game etiquette
Each stadium has its own requirements for proof of vaccination, weight limits and other details. Be sure to visit the team’s website or call the box office for more information before purchasing tickets. Now enjoy the game!
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