December 2, 2008

Stanley Cup on Display at Quinnipiac

HAMDEN, Conn. -- The Stanley Cup, the oldest and most revered trophy in sports, will visit Quinnipiac University’s TD Banknorth Sports Center on Friday, Dec. 5 when the men’s ice hockey team hosts Providence College at 7:30 p.m. The trophy, presented annually to the National Hockey League playoff champion, will be displayed from 5-7 p.m. for that night’s ticket holders to the game. Fans are encouraged to bring their own cameras and have their photo taken with the Cup. All individual photo opportunities are free, limited to one per person. Professional photography services will not be made available for fan purchase.

The game between Quinnipiac (6-5-1) and Providence (2-11-1) will be televised on the New England Sports Network (NESN) beginning at 7:30 p.m. The contest marks the first time that Quinnipiac has ever hosted a men’s ice hockey opponent from the Hockey East conference. Quinnipiac is currently in its fourth season as a member of ECAC Hockey.

The Quinnipiac Women’s Ice Hockey Team will also host Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at 3 p.m. on Friday, prior to the men’s game.

Tickets for all games are available by calling 203-582-3905 or ordering online at QuinnipiacBobcats.com.