Marketing

KFC Canada changes iconic bucket to feature hockey player Kyle Connor

Photo: KFC Canada

May 12, 2025

KFC Canada recently made a change to the brand's iconic chicken buckets to feature Jets hockey player Kyle Connor, according to a press release.

The bucket was available during a whiteout for game 2 at the Canada Life Centre,

The custom-designed KFConnor bucket was handed out to fans inside the arena to wear for Game 2.

As a partner of the Winnipeg Jets, KFC is bringing the hype beyond the bucket — replacing the iconic Colonel branded signs outside the restaurant at 1275 Portage Avenue with the KFConnor bucket design. The KFConnor bucket will also take over KFC Canada's social channels and pop up across the city in bold, can't miss advertising — continuing to fuel Whiteout pride across the city.

"We're always looking to show up in a way that's bold, creative, and with a distinct local relevance," Lauren Pottie, senior manager, media, partnerships and regional marketing at KFC Canada, said in the press release. "The Whiteout is such an iconic ritual – full of pride, passion and community spirit. Partnering with the Winnipeg Jets – and Kyle 'KFC' Connor – felt like a natural connection to bring something fun and memorable to the table, literally."