Fitchburg State Ice Hockey Hosts Inaugural
IC Credit Union Hockey Shootout

Falcons team up with ICFCU for 2009 fall hockey classic

FITCHBURG, Mass. (June 4, 2009) - The Fitchburg State athletics department has partnered with local banking provider, IC Federal Credit Union, as it hosts the inaugural IC Credit Union Hockey Shootout at the newly renovated Wallace Civic Center at Fitchburg State College this fall.

Fitchburg State is teaming up with the IC Federal Credit Union (ICFCU) and is set to host one of the most elite pre-season hockey tournaments this fall. The ICFCU has been a local banking provider since 1928 and has been consistently dedicating itself to the Fitchburg community. The ICFCU has become one of the largest credit unions in the state of Massachusetts and is actively looking forward to the fall hockey classic.

"Fitchburg is a big hockey town...It always has been, the Bruins even used to practice here in the 70's" said Senior Vice President Judy Kaddy. "We even have several key staff members who formerly played or continue to play on local teams, so this year's IC Federal Credit Union Hockey Shootout should be very exciting. We look forward to a successful event and wish all the teams who are participating the best of luck." 

Fitchburg State will kick-off the four-team classic on November 13, 2009 as teams from Assumption College, Worcester State College and Wentworth Institute of Technology battle in the two-day tournament. Fitchburg State looks to retain its pre-season tournament crown after registering a two-game sweep in the UBS Tournament last season. The Falcons registered a 3-1 victory over Salve Regina on day one before completing the two-game sweep with a 1-0 shutout over Worcester State.

"We are extremely pleased to partner with the IC Federal Credit Union for the inaugural shootout", said head hockey coach, Dean Fuller. "It is a great opportunity to give the Fitchburg community a great hockey tournament at the newly renovated Wallace Civic Center."

For more information regarding the IC Credit Union Hockey Shootout or Fitchburg State athletics, please contact Sports Information Director, Keith Brouillard at 978-665-3343 or via email at kbrouil3@fsc.edu