"Pink on the Rink" to Raise Funds for Cancer Research on February 6

FITCHBURG, Mass. - The Fitchburg State Falcons ice hockey team will turn pink into green on Saturday, Feb. 6, when all proceeds from its showdown with the Westfield State Owls will go to fund breast cancer research. The ice will be dyed pink and the players will wear special pink uniforms for the Pink on the Rink event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Wallace Civic Center, 1000 John Fitch Highway.

The event is being run by the Cup Crusaders, which raises funds for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Cup Crusaders Captain Kathy DiRusso said the previous "Pink on the Rink" events - held in Worcester - each raised more than $10,000 for the cause, with at least as much hoped to be raised at this year's function.

"We are honored to partner with the Cup Crusaders for this occasion, which will raise awareness and funds for a most worthy cause," President Lapidus said.

"It will be a great night in the fight against breast cancer," added hockey coach Dean Fuller.

The Falcons versus Owls game will be bookended by the Fitchburg State alumni hockey game at 4 p.m. and, at 8 p.m., a showdown between Fitchburg High School and Leominster High. Tickets are $10 for the public and $4 for students; the $10 ticket will offer admission to both the Fitchburg State and high school games.

Tickets for the Pink on the Rink game can be ordered through DiRusso at kathy@cupcrusaders.com or 978-537-4720. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event (PLEASE NOTE: No passes will be accepted for admission to the Fitchburg State-Westfield State contest).

The pink uniforms from the Fitchburg State game will be auctioned off to raise additional funds after the conclusion of the game.