Mike Yeo said one of the main messages for the Flyers' next game revolves around the team's captain.
"Let's make this special for G," the interim head coach said Tuesday after practice.
When the Flyers host the Predators on Thursday (7 p.m. ET/NBCSP), Claude Giroux will play in his 1,000th career game. He'll join Hall of Famer Bob Clarke as the only two players to suit up for 1,000 games in a Flyers jersey.
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"That's a real amazing accomplishment, to play 1,000 games with one organization, to play them the way that he did, to add what he's added to this organization," Yeo said. "Let's celebrate that and let's celebrate it with a great game."
The game comes four days before the trade deadline and with uncertainty about Giroux's future in Philadelphia.
Giroux's teammates want to make Thursday a special night and it sure looks like the organization does, too.
The Flyers have plenty planned to honor their captain's achievement. A pregame ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET and the Flyers are encouraging fans to arrive early. Puck drop is set for 7:16 p.m. ET.
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Here are all the details for fans, provided by the Flyers:
Before the game
• The Flyers organization has published a special webpage to mark Giroux’s 1,000th game, featuring video tributes, Giroux highlights and more at www.PhiladelphiaFlyers.com/Giroux1000.
• Before the game, Flyers players will wear custom T-shirts marking the occasion of Giroux’s 1,000th game — these shirts will also be available for purchase for fans.
• During warmups, Flyers players will all wear jerseys with the No. 28 and Giroux nameplate.
• The Flyers’ game jerseys will feature a custom patch to honor Giroux’s 1,000th game.
Pregame ceremony
• Flyers legend Bob Clarke, the only other Flyers player to play 1,000 games with the franchise, will be on the ice to participate in the pregame ceremony.
• Giroux will be joined on the ice by his wife, Ryanne, and his sons, Gavin and Palmer.
• Giroux will receive special gifts from the Flyers organization and the NHL.
• Ryanne will receive a special gift from the Flyers organization.
• Gavin and Palmer will each receive gifts from the Flyers organization.
• Giroux will also be presented with a piece of custom artwork commemorating significant moments throughout his 1,000 games with the Flyers.
Other details for fans
• All fans in attendance will receive a custom, limited-edition print marking Giroux’s 1,000th game designed by local artist Patrick Higgins, based on the piece Giroux will receive during the pregame ceremony.
• Fans can purchase commemorative tickets marking the history event — all proceeds benefit Flyers Charities.
• Giroux’s favorite snack — grilled cheese — will be available on every level of the arena to help celebrate the special event (sections 107 and 221 along with the Center City Club and Press Row).
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