Cleveland Monsters vs. Charlotte Checkers

Cleveland Monsters vs. Charlotte Checkers at Rocket Arena

Hockey and a keepsake. On Monday, December 28, the Cleveland Monsters host the Charlotte Checkers at Rocket Arena, and the team's schedule lists a Luca nesting-doll giveaway for the first 5,000 fans.

Holiday-week hockey with a collectible is a great fit for families who love Monsters memorabilia. Eligibility depends on arrival and the team's terms, so check the details before you go. But the main event is still the game: a rush developing at speed, a goalie facing traffic and a crowd rising the moment Cleveland creates a chance. It's the Monsters' 20th AHL season, and Charlotte breaks up the routine of divisional opponents. Giveaway nights tend to bring families and collectors together, and the whole building takes on a festive feel. When the puck drops, the hockey gets everyone back to the main event.

If you want hockey and a little something to remember it by, this date has both. Take the kids. Take the friend who collects everything. Holiday-week hockey is the perfect break between celebrations. Grab your people, find your seat and let the game do the rest. The nesting doll is a bonus. The hockey is the reason, and the holiday-week crowd makes it feel like a party. Get Monsters–Checkers tickets for December 28.