The Avalanche announced today it will hold its annual “Burgundy/White Game” at 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
The game will feature all Avalanche players in a three-period, intra-squad scrimmage. There will also be a shootout at the end of regulation regardless of the score.
Proceeds from the game will benefit military families and initiatives of the Colorado Avalanche Youth Hockey program.
“We’re honored to be associated with the Air Force Academy for a great cause,” Avs general manager Francois Giguere said in a team release. “Colorado Springs has always been a strong base of support for us going back to our early days in Colorado. This event will allow our fans in the area to see all of our players in action.”
Tickets for the game go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday and are available through the Air Force Academy box office. Prices range from $12-20 for the game. For more information, please contact the Air Force Academy box office at 800-666-USAF (8723) or 719-472-1895 or online at .
