Oct. 27, 2009

East Lansing, Mich. - Michigan State's hockey program will be in action at Munn Arena this weekend when it hosts Western Michigan on Friday evening. The Spartans are off to a great start with a 4-2 record, which includes last Saturday's overtime upset of top-ranked Miami. In addition to the action on the ice on Friday night, there are some promotions that will help add to the excitement.

Gametime in East Lansing on Friday is 7 p.m., and tickets are still available. A specially-priced "Four Seats, Four Treats" package is available for the game against the Broncos: four (bench-seat) game tickets and four Melting Moments ice cream sandwiches for $44 (plus service fee). This specially-priced package is NOT available at the door, only through pre-purchasing through the Spartan Ticket office (517-355-1610).

At the arena, the first Chuck-a-Puck game of the season will be held, a fundraiser for MSU Hockey's "Shoot for a Cure" initiative which benefits children's cancer charities. Pucks will be sold for $2 each (three for $5). During intermission, fans can toss their puck onto the ice surface; the closest puck to the center faceoff dot will win a prize package courtesy of MSU Athletics.

In addition, fans are encouraged to come dressed to the game in their halloween costumes, as there will be a contest to determine the best costume of the night. As is customary on all home weekends, a selected team members will be available post-game on the northwest concourse to sign autographs. This week, the team's four sophomore forwards (Trevor Nill, Daultan Leveille, Mike Merrifield, and Brett Perlini) will be signing at the conclusion of the game.

2009-10 MSU Hockey Promotions Calendar
Game Date/Opponent Event(s)
Oct. 9 vs. Clarkson      Family Four Pack
Oct. 10 vs. Clarksonnbsp;    Freshman Class post-game autographs
Oct. 30 vs. Western Michigan      Sophomore forwards post-game autographs, Chuck-a-Puck, Family Four Pack, Halloween Costume Night
Nov. 5 vs. Nebraska-Omaha      Dollar Hot Dog Night (Sponsored by Kowalski)
Nov. 6 vs. Nebraska-Omaha      Justin Johnston post-game autographs
Nov. 14 vs. Michigan      Jeff Petry/Andrew Rowe post-game autographs, Chuck a Puck
Nov. 19 vs. Notre Dame      Jay Sprague post-game autographs
Nov. 24 (no game)      Skate with the Spartans at Munn Ice Arena
Nov. 27 vs. Wisconsin      TBA
Nov. 28 vs. Minnesota      Junior Class post-game autographs
Dec. 12 vs. Bowling Green      Bobby Jarosz post-game autographs, Teddy Bear Toss, Christmas Costume night
Jan. 4 vs. US National Team U-18 (Exhib.)      Dollar Brat Night sponsored by Kowalski
Jan. 9 vs. Lake Superior      Corey Tropp, Joey Shean post-game autographs, 80's Costume night
Jan. 16 vs. Notre Dame      Dustin Gazley/AJ Sturges post-game autographs, Chuck-a-Puck
Jan. 22 vs. Ohio State      Hockey Hair night
Jan. 23 vs. Ohio State      2009-10 Spartan team post-game autographs
Jan. 29 vs. Michigan      Nick Sucharski post-game autographs, Chuck-a-Puck
Feb. 20 vs. Ferris State      Sophomores (defense & goaltender) post-game autographs
Feb. 26 vs. Bowling Green      Senior Night, Senior Class post-game autographs, Chuck-a-Puck, Family Four Pack.