DENVER — As the Denver Pioneers hockey team prepares to work for another national championship, students are making sure they have their season tickets.
The annual Denver Hockey Student Ticket Camp Out begins Friday at the Ritchie Center on the University of Denver campus.
A limited amount of student tickets will become available on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and students must be in line to receive a golden ticket to access every home game.
DU said students can begin pitching their tents on Friday at 11 a.m. on the northside of the Ritchie Center along Buchtel Boulevard. Students are encouraged to spend the night to secure their place in line. The university advised campers to bring cold weather clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, camping chairs, and any other essentials.
Several events are planned Friday afternoon and evening to help students pass the time, including lawn games and free food from Raising Canes and Snarfs. The Friday night campout also features an open skate on Magness Arena, an outside screening of "Mighty Ducks," and s'mores.
Students can get a look at this year's Pioneers hockey team with an open practice on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Magness Arena.
Friday/Saturday Event Timeline
- 11 a.m. – Tents can begin being setup
- 5:00 p.m. – Mini Golf opens
- 6:00 p.m. – Snarf's and Papa Johns delivery at Magness Arena concourse
- 6:30 p.m. – Hockey open practice (Magness Arena)
- 8:00 p.m. – Raising Cane's delivery
- 8:30 p.m. – Open skate at Magness Arena (skate pickup at Joy Burns Arena)
- 10:00 p.m. – Movie on the lawn: Mighty Ducks (Ritchie Center lawn)
- 11:00 p.m. – S'mores Bar (Ritchie Center lawn)
- 7:00 a.m. – Donuts delivery and contest prizes distributed
- 7:30 a.m. – Student Season Tickets go on sale (Magness Arena north entrance)
The Pioneers play their first home games of the season against Augustana on Friday, Oct. 27, and Air Force on Saturday, Oct. 28.
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