The Student Government Association is providing students with two buses and 60 tickets free of charge to attend the UA hockey game against Tennessee this Friday.
“We secured two of the Crimson Ride buses to give free rides to students who want to go,” said Peyton Falkenburg, SGA director of program and advancement. “They will be leaving the Ferguson Center stop at 6:30 on Friday night, and we’ve also secured 60 tickets for students that want to go. They’re student tickets, and they are available at uaferguson.tix.com
“We’re doing this for the hockey team, because they’re a club team, and they just don’t receive a lot of money from the University for travel and stuff like that,” Falkenburg said. “We’ve got plenty of ways to raise some money and support, and we’d like as many students as possible there.”
Falkenburg said they were planning events to raise money during both intermissions at the game Friday. During the first, Falkenburg said students would shoot half-ice shots, and those who scored from the center of the ice would win things like Alabama clothing, rounds of golf and more.
During the second intermission, Falkenburg said they would host a game called Chuck the Puck. During this event, students pay $5 for a puck that they throw onto the ice. The students whose pucks are closest to the center of the rink will receive book scholarships and other prizes, and all the proceeds from both events will go to the Frozen Tide.
Members of the team said that they’ve played hard so far and are looking forward to this weekend’s matchup.
“We’ve had a good season so far,” said Christian Edge, UA hockey team captain. “Right now, we are trying to build momentum for the postseason.”
The Tennessee game is also a key game for the Frozen Tide in conference play.
“Having home games against conference rival Tennessee this weekend and a conference showcase at home the following weekend gives us an excellent opportunity to play our best hockey,” said Brandon Butler, who plays on the Frozen Tide.
Falkenburg said the team, often overshadowed by the fan following basketball and football, could really use the support, both financial and fanatic.
“There are 60 spots for students, and we hope to see a great turnout. The team has had a great season, and we’d love to see more people show up,” Falkenburg said. “It should be an exciting game, and hopefully we can raise some money and help these guys travel across the county to win some games.”
