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Charlotte, NC – It was announced this week that the UNC‐Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club will host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the 2022 Outdoor Classic hosted at Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights. The game will take place on Saturday, November 19th at 7:00pm. This game is also a part of the Light the Knights Festival presented by Truist.

“We are thrilled for the opportunity to play at Truist Field,” said Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club Head Coach, Tobin Trautz. “It is a unique event that the team is incredibly enthusiastic for as a chance to highlight not only hockey in Charlotte, but also the talented student‐athletes on our team. We hope this event will be an opportunity to help grow the sport of hockey in Charlotte to current and future fans.”

The 49ers Ice Hockey Club team is part of the University Recreation Department. The team is partially funded thru the Student Activity Fee Commission, with the remainder of costs player‐funded through dues, sponsorships, and donations. It is also entirely student‐run and features several Alumni on their staff. They are currently 2nd in their Regional Division – and 6th overall in League play. The team is a member of the ACCHL Division II (Atlantic Coast Conference Hockey League) which includes schools such as NC State, Duke, Elon, Wake Forest, and UNC‐CH.
Tickets for the 2022 Outdoor Classic can be purchased online at www.charlotteicehockey.com
$20/Adults
$12/Children
$15/Students w/ UNCC ID*
*Limited student tickets are available at the door with proof of ID. All other tickets must be purchased online.
For inquiries and information on how to support the team, please contact UNCCharlottehockey@gmail.com or visit www.charlotteicehockey.com

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🎬 Our Call for Entries is open! 🌟

Independent filmmakers worldwide, it's time to showcase your work! Submit your professionally presented films (35 minutes or less) to the Underexposed Film Festival yc (@underexposedfilmfestivalyc) and debut in York County, SC.

Categories include Narrative, Animation, Experimental, Documentary, and Puppetry.

Find the guidelines in UnderexposedFilmFestivalyc.org

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