Utica, NY (1/23/2013) – The Utica College men's hockey team is partnering with the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area on Friday night to host “Live United Night” at the Utica Memorial Auditorium as the Pioneers take on visiting Neumann University in an ECAC Men's West Conference contest at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $2 for students (with ID) at the door. Get there early and get a free LIVE UNITED temporary tattoo!  The evening will include prizes, contests, and the announcement of the winners of the Great Community Challenge! Live United T-Shirts will also be on sale in the concourse. 

The United Way's mission is to promote individual well-being, strengthen families and improve the quality of life in our community. The United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area is an independent, locally-governed United Way non-profit organization that has served the people of the Mohawk Valley since 1921 (Herkimer and Oneida Counties).

For more information about the United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area you can visit their website at http://www.unitedwaygu.org and make sure to Like United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area on Facebook. 

The Pioneers are currently 14-4 overall and 5-2 in conference play headed into this key conference weekend.  Following Friday's contest against the Knights, UC returns to the Aud on Saturday night when it hosts Manhattanville at 7 p.m.

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