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Home Sweet Home
Niagara begins its first home and home series of the season against the No. 16 Colgate Raiders. The Purple Eagles are scheduled for four more sets of home and home games, against Canisius, Mercyhurst, RIT, and Robert Morris.

Skate With The Eagles!
Fans in attendance can skate with the Purple Eagles following Niagara's contest against Colgate on Friday night. Patrons can either bring their own skates or rent skates at Dwyer Arena.

Tickets are still available, by calling the Niagara Ticket Office at 716-286-TIXX or by emailing Tickets@PurpleEagles.com.

How To Catch The Game
Niagara's game against No. 16 Colgate will be broadcast on the America One Network and can be viewed by clicking here.

The game will also be available on the radio via WJJL 1440 AM and via PurpleEagles.com, by clicking here.

Ranked Teams At Dwyer
The Purple Eagles are 2-1-1 in their last four games against ranked teams at Dwyer Arena, including last weekend’s 3-3 tie with No. 12/11 Union. The last time Niagara played two consecutive home games against ranked foes was during the 2009-10 season, when Niagara split a pair of games against then-No. 11 Bemidji State in January 2010.

Tough Schedule
Niagara takes on several teams this year that earned a spot on the national rankings (USCHO/USA Today). Niagara already played No. 6/9 Michigan & No. 12/11 Union, with games coming up against No. 16 Colgate, No. 19 Cornell and No. 8/8 Minnesota. Niagara also has games schedule against teams receiving votes; Air Force, and Holy Cross.

October & Dwyer Arena
Niagara seems to do quite well during October at Dwyer Arena, going 8-2-5 in the last 15 games. The Purple Eagles are 15-10-6 all-time at Dwyer Arena during the 10th month of the year, with head coach Dave Burkholder picking up the bulk of the load, at 14-8-6.

(Check out interviews with head coach Dave Burkholder and captain Rob Martini as they preview the upcoming home-and-home versus Colgate)