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Owls to host alumni game, senior day

WESTFIELD – Westfield State University hockey will host its annual alumni game in conjunction with senior night and the Owls’ game with Fitchburg State University on February 17th at Amelia Park Ice Arena.
The alumni game will begin at 3:00 p.m., followed by the senior night ceremonies at 5:15 p.m. The Owls will also be welcoming back members of the 1978 ECAC championship team, which will be recognized at the ceremonial puck drop.
This year’s version of the Westfield State hockey team will face off against Fitchburg State in the final regular-season home game of the year at 5:35 p.m.
Following the varsity game, there will be a reception with cash bar for alumni hockey players and families at 8:00 PM at The Hangar Pub and Grill in Westfield.
If you are an alumnus of the first generation of Westfield State varsity ice hockey, 1974-1990, or the club team from 1996-2007, or the second generation of varsity hockey from 2008-to the present and are interested in playing or attending, please contact associate head coach Mike Young, at 413-572-8252 or at [email protected]. (At press time, 22 players are confirmed for the game, with more planning to attend.)

Schedule of Events
3-4 p.m. Hockey Alumni Game – Amelia Park Ice Arena
(21 South Broad St, Westfield, MA)
5:15 p.m. Senior Night Presentations and Ceremonial Puck Drop
5:35 p.m. Varsity Game – Westfield State vs. Fitchburg State
8-10 p.m. Hockey Alumni Reception, The Hangar Pub and Grill,
(29 School St. Westfield, MA)

Westfield State hockey alumni at the 2013 edition of the alumni game. (Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports)

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