The Seattle Thunderbirds will host First Responders Appreciation Night this Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring the 2nd Annual South Sound Police vs. Fire Charity Cup before the T-Birds take on the Everett Silvertips at accesso ShoWare Center.
The Charity Cup game begins Saturday at 1 p.m., with doors opening earlier for pregame activities. The Thunderbirds game against Everett will start at 6:05 p.m.
One Thunderbirds ticket grants admission to both games, according to event materials.
The charity matchup will feature the South Sound Law Dogs against the Puget Sound Fire Hockey Club. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated directly to charity based on selected ticket type. Police ticket proceeds benefit the Behind the Badge Foundation, while fire ticket proceeds support the Puget Sound Firefighters Foundation.
The day begins at Noon with the Fan Zone Plaza opening to the public, featuring display booths, fire and police vehicles, on duty crews, music and giveaways. Pregame ceremonies for the charity game begin at 12:30 p.m., including player introductions, a Pipes and Drums band, presentation of colors, the national anthem and a ceremonial puck drop.
Following the charity game, fans will exit the arena for cleaning before re-entry ahead of the Thunderbirds game. The Fan Experience Plaza reopens at 4 p.m., leading into the 6:05 p.m. Western Hockey League matchup between Seattle and Everett.
Charity game festivities also include a Chuck-A-Puck contest, event themed merchandise, open concessions, a 50/50 raffle and an additional ticket raffle that continues until puck drop of the Thunderbirds game.
The Thunderbirds’ 2025-26 Western Hockey League regular season continues through Mar. 22, 2026, with home games at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent:
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