SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MEN’S ICE HOCKEY HOSTS 99.1 WPLR’S CHAZ AND AJ TOY DRIVE BENEFIT GAME

WHAT: Sacred Heart University’s men’s ice hockey team is not only hosting Robert Morris University but also Chaz and AJ from 99.1 PLR and their annual toy drive fundraiser. This game will provide fans with both a thrilling contest with a heated rival and a chance to donate to a great cause. Fans and attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to the game.Additionally, a portion of the ticket proceeds from the game will be donated to the drive.

WHO: Chaz and AJ are the premier duo in Connecticut talk radio. Their show covers everything from local issues to comedy bits that keep drivers throughout the state entertained on their morning commutes. They play an integral part in the local Connecticut community through their charity work, and their annual toy drive, on average, raises over $150,000 in toy and cash donations for five local children’s charities around the state.

WHERE: Martire Family Arena, West Campus, 3135 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, CT

WHEN: Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m.

SPONSOR: Sacred Heart University men’s ice hockey, 99.1 PLR, Chaz and AJ and McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven

TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased from this link. For those unable to attend but interested in donating, visit this page.

PRESS: Media coverage is welcomed. Please contact Deb Noack at 203-396-8483 or noackd@sacredheart.edu for further information.

About Sacred Heart University

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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