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Cornell University vs.
Boston University

Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Saturday, November 28, 2009
8:00 p.m.

Rinkside Rally

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

All Cornell alumni, parents, students, and friends are invited for a pre-game Rinkside Rally at Madison Square Garden. This standing reception will feature remarks from President David Skorton and Coach Mike Schafer ’86. The Big Red Pep Band will get you psyched up for Cornell’s faceoff with defending national champion, Boston University! There will be fun for the entire family.  

The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children aged 10 and under. The menu will include hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, pretzels, and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available.

Please note: You must have a ticket to the game in order to attend the Rinkside Rally.

Ticket Information

The game is sold out!

Additional Events

Class of 2009 Pre-Game Event
4:30 - 7: 30 p.m. at Blarney Stone, 10 8th Ave. (between W 30th & W 31st)
$25/person for open bar (beer, wine, liquor) and appetizers.
Register | See who's coming

Young Alumni Post-Game Reception
Slattery’s, 8 East 36th Street (between 5th and Madison)
10:00 p.m.
Following the CU vs. BU hockey game, join fellow Cornellians in the Big (Red) Apple. Slattery’s opens its doors (exclusively) to Cornell alumni, featuring complimentary munchies, a nonalcoholic signature drink, and a cash bar with happy hour pricing.  Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs, this young alumni event is not one to be missed!

Classes of 1990 to 1999 Pre-Game Event Sponsored by the Class of 1996
4:30pm to 7:30pm at The Ginger Man
11 East 36th Street (between Madison Avenue & Fifth Avenue)
Party food, soda, tea, coffee included.  Cash bar.
Contact David Caleca by email to dc11@cornell.edu with questions.

Classes of 1982-1989 Pre-Game Event
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stout, 133 West 33rd Street
Hors d’oeuvres, soda, tea, coffee included.  Cash bar.
Cost is $20 per person.
Register online | See who's coming

Classes of 1978 - 1981 Pre-Game Dinner
5:00-7:00 p.m. at Heartland Brewery, 5th Ave & 34th St
$36/person for buffet dinner and soft drinks; cash bar
Register online | See who's coming

Classes of 1970-1977 Pre-Game Event
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Mustang Harry’s, 352 Seventh Avenue
Hors d’oeuvres, soda, tea, coffee included.  Cash bar.
Register online | See who's coming

Class of 1957 Pre-Game Dinner
5:30 - 7:30 pm at Niles Restaurant, 371 Seventh Avenue
Join fellow classmates in a private room. Dutch treat.
You do not have to have a hockey game ticket to come to this dinner. 
RSVP to Judy Richter Levy ‘57 at 212 962-1965 or judyrlevy@aol.com.

ILR Alumni Association Pre-Game Event
Brother Jimmy's BBQ, Adjacent to Madison Square Garden
$55/ILRAA members; $75/ non-members
Register online

Join the Big Red Pep Band board the USS Intrepid
A friend of Cornell has arranged free admission to the Intrepid Museum all day on November 28 for Cornellians, family, and friends who are attending the hockey game at Madison Square Garden that evening.  The Big Red Pep Band will perform 4:15-4:45 p.m. rain or shine.

  • USS Intrepid is docked on the Hudson River at 45th-46th Streets
  • Your hockey ticket is required for free admission
  • Enter the Welcome Center, north side. Go to the group sales desk and present your hockey ticket
  • Museum Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entry is 4 p.m.
  • General Museum Info:  www.intrepidmuseum.org