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Dylan Larkin bobblehead night, Spongebob jerseys highlight USA Hockey NTDP promotion schedule

Posted at 11:52 AM, Sep 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-20 11:52:54-04

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Dylan Larkin was a teenager when he joined USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in 2012.

In February, teenagers will be lining up at USA Hockey Arena to get their hands on a Larkin bobblehead.

The NTDP announced their promotions schedule for the 2019-20 season, and Larkin's bobblehead game is on February 22.

There will be new themed nights, with Nickelodeon Night on January 18. Team USA will sport Spongebob Squarepants-themed uniforms. There is a Princess and Heroes Night where fans can dress up as a character on January 10.

The first weekend of games are on October 5-6. There will be a 2019-20 magnet schedule giveaway for the first 2,500 people, then an Under-18 team poster giveaway and postgame autograph session following the Sunday game.

Team USA hosts an annual Salute to Heroes weekend. This season it's March 20-21, in an effort to celebrate veterans, active military, and first responders. There is a Pucks, Paws and Claws night on March 28 to support local animal charities.

For the second straight year, there's a sensory-friendly game. This season, it's on October 20.

USA Hockey's NTDP holds games at Plymouth's USA Hockey Arena, formerly Compuware Arena.