'White Out for Mandi' Huge Success
The following article featuring Yale forward Mandi Schwartz appeared November 13 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.
By Mike G. Morreale
NHL.com Staff Writer
The Yale University women's hockey team and a record crowd of 1,066 jammed Ingalls Rink to pay tribute to Mandi Schwartz and her incredible two-year battle against cancer during "White Out for Mandi," on Friday in New Haven, Conn.
"It was really special … there were a ton of former and current students and it was an incredible atmosphere," Yale junior forward Aleca Hughes told NHL.com. "I was so proud to be associated with such an event for such a special human being. We all admire Mandi and the challenges she's overcome -- it's just too bad we couldn't win the hockey game."
According to Sam Rubin of Yale Sports Publicity, the event raised more than $9,000 for Mandi and her family. Despite the fact Yale suffered a 4-1 loss to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the evening was a huge success as the players and coaches had been planning the "White Out" for weeks. Silent auctions were held for autographed Bobby Orr memorabilia and a jersey from Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. Additionally, white T-shirts with Mandi's number 17 were sold throughout the week and at the game.
Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.
