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Celebrate Cornell Day at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL as we watch the New Jersey Devils take on the Florida Panthers in an exciting hockey matchup from the private Coaches Club followed by a meet and greet with Byron Bitz '07, who recently joined the Panthers from the Bruins and is a former captain of the Cornell Men's Ice Hockey team.  

When:
Thursday, April 8
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Game starts at 7:30 pm

Where:
BankAtlantic Center
One Panther Parkway
Sunrise, Florida 33323

$50 per ticket includes:
A seat to watch the Devils v Panthers hockey game with fellow Cornellians who are attending with our group
Access to the private Coaches Club with an included dinner buffet and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks
A meet and greet with the Panthers Byron Bitz '07 following the game
A chance to win items autographed by Byron Bitz '07 and a few Cornell goodies
Parking is free at the BankAtlantic Center during hockey games
Children under 2 years old are free

To reserve your tickets contact:
Mackie Feierstein, Director of Group Sales at Feiersteinm@sselive.com or 954-835-7211.

Questions should be directed to Elizabeth (Stavis) Reed '00 at ejs19@cornell.edu or (954) 612-0139.

About Byron Bitz '07:

Bitz has only been with the Panthers since March and in that time has shown real talent as a forward.  In this time he has scored 5 goals, including the only goal against Olympic Men's Hockey MVP Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres and made 6 assists.   While at Cornell, Bitz was a student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  He was selected to became a member of the Quill and Dagger honor society and was the captain of the Cornell Men's Ice Hockey team his senior year.



We hope to see you there!

There's an Arizona Pizza Kitchen right near the arena on Cork Screw.  Also, there's a nice outlet mall in the same area with a few restaurants there.  

There's tons in the area, the worst thing is that things seem to close early so it's been tough for me to find a spot to eat after the games if we play the late game.  Hopefully the fact that this is on a Sat night will make a difference.

Also, don't forget to stop by the Cornell Hopsitality area above section 114.  There's a buffet available for anyone who buys a raffle ticket.

Go Big Red!

Also, this is the first time in the 5 years I have been attending this event that the games have been on a Sat and Sun, which should make it easier for locals to make it.

It's true, these games are included in Everblades season's tickets passes. Plus, this year the arena intentionally didn't schedule any games in the few days surrounding the games, so more Everblades fans may stop by for the fun.

Hope to see you all at the hospitality area.  
Go Big Red!

See you all there.


Don't forget to come up to the hospitality area above section 114.
We're selling Cornell sweatshirts for $20, kids and adult sizes
Cornell hats for $15
Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.  Grand prize on each day is a hockey stick signed by the Men's Ice Hockey 08/09 team.
Refreshments are served, simply buy a raffle ticket if you'd like to partake.
Oh and did I mention, private Cash Bar, just for us.  

Following the games on both days, the Men's Ice Hockey team and coaches come up to the hospitality area for dinner after they hit the showers.  Be sure to stick around if you'd like to meet them or get an autograph.


Go Big Red!

BUMP!

Hope to see many of you at the tournament.

We'll be selling Cornell sweatshirts and raffle tickets.  The grand prize is 2 hockey sticks signed by the entire team.  All proceeds to support Cornell Scholarship and Cornell Hockey.

Be sure to visit the Cornell Hospitality area above section 114 for refreshments, a cash bar, and to meet the other Big Red enthusiasts in town for the event.  

Go Big Red!

For anyone making winter travel plans, here's info on a Cornell Hockey vacation destination in the Sunshine State:

Cornell Hockey will be competing in the 9th Everblades Classic Hockey Tournament near Naples, FL again this December.

This year's contenders are Cornell, Maine, Colgate and St. Cloud State.
Games are at 4:05 PM and 7:35 PM each day.

Saturday, December 27: Cornell takes on St. Cloud State at 7:35 PM
Sunday, December 28: Finals at 7:35 PM, Consolation Game at 4:05 PM

Tickets start at $17 per day and include access to both games on one day.

During the games you can meet other Cornellians in the Big Red Hospitality area in the TIB Terrace, above section 115.  Cash bar and light refreshments will be served.

We'll be selling Cornell items and raffling off great prizes, including 2 hockey sticks signed by the 2008/2009 Men's Ice Hockey Team.

The coaches and team join Big Red fans in the hospitality area following the games on each day.

Complete details on this website: http://www.alumni.cornell.edu/rss/view_event.cfm?id=2714

Hope to see you there!

Just wondering if any folks out there are lucky enough to be heading to the game?
I'll be there ... working at the Cornell festivities in Card Gym, adjacent to the actual game.  If you'll be in the area, we have 32 raffle tickets that are up for grabs!

Hope to see many of you there!

-Elizabeth Stavis '00
Associate Director, Cornell's Southeast Office

One last shameless plug...

I'll be there, too.

Don't forget to come up to the Hospitality area to buy Cornell hockey gear including t shirts, sweatshirts, and hats.  

Also, raffle tickets are for sale, $10 each or 3 for $20.  The grand prize is a hockey stick signed by the 07/08 team.  We have two sticks to give out, one for each day.  The drawing will be held between 2nd and 3rd period each day and tickets roll over to day two.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Go Big Red,
Elizabeth Stavis '00
Associate Director
Cornell's Southeast Regional Alumni Office

For those of you living near Duke or who are up for a little winter road trip...

Cheer on Cornell Big Red Basketball as they take on the Blue Devils at Duke on January 6!
Cornell has reserved an entire gymnasium for this event, just steps away from Cameron Indoor Arena, home of Blue Devils Basketball.
Join us for an evening of food, fun and Cornell camaraderie while we cheer on the Big Red while viewing the game on a 9' by 12' movie screen and MAYBE WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE GAME!!![/u]

When:
Sunday, January 6, 2008
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Click here for complete information and online registration

12/28 Cornell vs. UMass Lowell at 4:35 PM
12/29 Championship game at 7:35 PM, Consolation Game at 4:35 PM

Cheer on the Big Red at the Germain Arena for the 8th Annual Everblades College Hockey Classic

The Germain arena is in Estero, FL near Naples and Ft. Myers.  1.5 hours from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Sarasota, 2 hrs from Tampa and 3 hours from Orlando.  If your holiday plans include a trip to FL, you won't want to miss this exciting match!

Tickets start at $16 and every seat in this small arena is great.
Cornell will be hosting some alumni/student/fan activities in the Hospitality area above section 115
including a raffle for numberous prizes and the grand prize of a hockey stick signed by the 2007/2008 Men's Varsity Ice Hockey Team.
  Additionally, the team and coaches join alumni in the hospitality area following the games on each day.  Socializing, autographs and photos are welcome!

Click here for complete details and to purchase tickets to this event