October 10, 2014

GOV. MALLOY PROCLAIMS 'HUSKY HOCKEY WEEKEND' IN CONNECTICUT, ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT TOP-TIER COLLEGE HOCKEY

Governor Celebrates Beginning of a New Era for UConn Men's Ice Hockey

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy has officially designated Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2014 as " Husky Hockey Weekend " in the State of Connecticut to celebrate the start of the 2014-2015 college hockey season, which will see the UConn Men's Ice Hockey team beginning a new era as they debut in the highly-competitive Hockey East Association.

The Huskies will also begin playing home games this season at the XL Center in downtown Hartford, with other select games at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. As the team enters this new era, Governor Malloy is encouraging all sports fans and families throughout the state to attend games and demonstrate our state's commitment to top-tier college hockey.

"This is an exciting time for college hockey in our state as the Huskies enter this elite conference and have an opportunity to exhibit the growing strength of their program," Governor Malloy said. "Between the UConn Huskies, the Quinnipiac Bobcats, the Yale Bulldogs, and the Sacred Heart Pioneers, Connecticut is the center of the college hockey universe. I wish Coach Cavanaugh and the team the best of luck as they enter Hockey East this season."

The Huskies begin the 2014-2015 season with back-to-back games at Penn State on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. The team's first home game of the season will be held November 5 at the XL Center against Boston College.

** Download : Governor Malloy's proclamation designating October 10 through October 12, 2014 as "Husky Hockey Weekend"

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For Immediate Release: October 10, 2014

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