NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara University Department of Athletics will hold its second annual Purple Eagles Hockey Dinner on Oct. 14th at the Sheraton At The Falls in Niagara Falls, New York. Anyone interested in supporting the hockey program is encouraged to attend this great event.

Director of Athletics Simon Gray, along with head coach David Burkholder, will welcome guest speaker former NHL veteran Dave Silk, who played for the Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers during his 13-year career. Silk was a member on the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey team, which won the gold medal and had two assists against the Soviet Union in the game known as the "Miracle On Ice".
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program.  The cost is $100 per person and $800 per table of eight which includes public recognition. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 4 to Jennifer Ebbole at 716-286-8600 or jebbole@niagara.edu to secure your seat.

The Purple Eagles start their 20th season on Oct. 9 at St. Lawrence and will have their home opener on Oct. 23 against Robert Morris at 7 p.m. For ticket information, please contact the Niagara Ticket Office at (716) 286-TIXX (8499), tickets@niagara.edu or visit www.PurpleEagles.com/Tickets. 

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About the Purple and White Club
The Purple & White Club is the annual giving organization that supports all of Niagara's athletic programs. The club will organize all friend-raising and fundraising activities. The philanthropy of our former letter-winners, alumni, fans and parents makes a difference in the lives of our student-athletes, coaches and teams. Purple & White Club gifts are used to enhance recruiting and bolster travel and equipment budgets, but they also support other priorities as determined by our coaches.