PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced that it is joining USA Hockey and the National Hockey League to celebrate Hockey Weekend Across America on Feb. 13-15.

Sponsored by Reebok, the three-day celebration of the sport was created by USA Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States. Each of the three days has a theme with "Wear Your Jersey To School/Work Day" on Feb. 13, "Bring A Friend To The Rink Day" on Feb. 14 and "Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes" on Feb. 15.

Eighteen of the 20 ECHL teams in the United States are offering special ticket packages that include a donation being made to USA Hockey. Participating teams are Alaska, Bakersfield, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dayton, Elmira, Florida, Gwinnett, Idaho, Johnstown, Mississippi, Ontario, Phoenix, Reading, Stockton, Trenton, Utah and Wheeling. More information can be found on the team web sites.

"We are pleased to join USA Hockey in celebrating Hockey Weekend Across America," said ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna. "We share a common goal in promoting and growing the greatest game in the world and this weekend gives us a very tangible way to do so.

"We encourage all of our fans to help celebrate the weekend by not only taking in a game but by introducing a friend to hockey."

There are 25 games scheduled in the ECHL during the three days and commemorative pucks will be used in ceremonial puck drops to celebrate the event. The ECHL has nine games in eight states on Friday and Saturday and seven games in seven states on Sunday.

Fans can register to win one of 45 Reebok EDGE authentic NHL jerseys in the Hockey Weekend Across America 's Great Jersey Giveaway. U.S. citizens who are 13 years old and older may register one time at HockeyWeekendAcrossAmerica.com until 11:59 p.m. MT on Feb. 12.

Each day during Hockey Weekend Across America from Feb. 13-15 there will be 15 winners selected to receive their favorite NHL jersey from Reebok.