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Wildcats to Launch 2017-18 Season With Public Media Day

By UA Hockey, 09/22/17, 5:45PM MDT

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TUCSON, AZ – University of Arizona Wildcat Hockey is excited to host fans and the news media at this year’s Media Day event on Thursday, September 28 at the Tucson Arena. The public event will start at 4:00 p.m. at the Tucson Arena’s southwest ice-level Zamboni doors.

The public can meet the 2017-18 Wildcat Hockey squad, win prizes, and take photos with official UA mascot Wilbur The Wildcat. UA Hockey team members will also reveal the newly re-designed home, away, and third official game jerseys.

“We’re extremely excited about the direction of this year’s team,” said Chad Berman, who enters his fourth campaign as Head Coach of the Wildcats. “We have many surprises in store so I hope Wildcat Nation will come to the TCC and support us at Media Day.”

Media Day will be the first chance to meet the squad before UA Hockey opens its season Friday, September 29 against Grand Canyon University and Saturday, September 30 versus archrival Arizona State University. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Tucson Arena.

UA Hockey home game tickets are available at the TCC box office or by calling 791-4101 option #1.

The Wildcats start the season ranked #19 in the national American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) poll.

Media Day is a free event open to the public and all UA sports fans are encouraged to attend.
The event will be also be available through LIVE video at the team’s Facebook page.