Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen in partnership with the Western Hockey League and Regina Pats today announced further details on the WHL outdoor game to be held at McMahan Stadium on Monday, February 21st at 1:00pm.  This event marks the first ever WHL Regular Season Game to be held outdoors in Canada.

Tickets for the Family Day contest will go on sale to the general public at all Ticketmaster locations on Tuesday, December 14th at 10 am.  There are two price points of $15 and $12.

“We are extremely excited about the great opportunity this game presents for both our fans and players to be part of such a unique and unforgettable experience,” said Hitmen General Manager Kelly Kisio.

The WHL outdoor game will also feature both teams in special theme jerseys.

The Hitmen jersey features striping inspired by the 1926 Calgary Canadians, the first Calgary franchise to win a Memorial Cup.  The grey and black color incorporates colors from the early days of the Hitmen franchise and also features the retro grey and pink logo.

The Pats jersey is the same design as the ones they wore in the mid ‘50s when Regina was the junior affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens.  It features a blue and cream color scheme with a Canadiens patch on the sleeve.

"We are thrilled and honoured to be a part of this unique event, said Pats President and Governor Brent Parker.  “For our players to have this once in a lifetime opportunity and for our organization to re connect and pay tribute to our history is something we are truly excited about."

“We wish to extend our appreciation to the National Hockey League and the Calgary Flames for allowing the Western Hockey League to stage our first ever outdoor game in Canada at McMahon Stadium in Calgary,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison, “Our fans are looking forward to sharing in the excitement of this historic event and being part of the 2011 NHL Heritage Classic Festivities.”