Elmira, NY – The #3 nationally-ranked Elmira College Women's Hockey team will hold a special “Pink in the Rink” event Saturday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with their ECAC West contest with the Neumann University Knights. For this game only, the Elmira College Women's team will trade in its gold jerseys to wear special pink jerseys, which will be sold to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
The event will feature various opportunities for fans to support Breast Cancer Awareness, including purchasing raffle tickets for themed gift baskets and purchasing game-worn Elmira College jerseys. There will also be a free public skate following the game on Saturday, and an opportunity for all fans in attendance who wish to skate with the EC Women's Hockey team, have their pictures taken, and receive autographs from players.
Fan donations will be greatly appreciated in support of breast cancer awareness at this game. In addition, there will be an admission charge for this home contest of $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. All proceeds for this game will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Anyone interested in purchasing the special event Elmira College hockey jerseys may contact Coach Greg Fargo at (607) 735-1837 or gfargo@elmira.edu. Please come out to the Murray Athletics Center to enjoy great hockey and support a great cause. Fans are encouraged to wear pink and join Elmira College Women's Hockey in support of Pink in the Rink.