POTSDAM -- The SUNY Potsdam athletic department will hold two events in conjunction with the men's hockey games on Jan. 28-29 at Maxcy Hall Ice Arena.

On Friday, Jan. 28, against No. 1 Oswego, students and fans are encouraged to "Pack the Place" and set a new attendance record at Maxcy Hall. The first 500 fans to arrive at the door will receive a spirit giveaway courtesy of the Bears.

On Saturday, Jan. 29, the Bears, along with the Clarkson University men's hockey team and the Potsdam Central High School boys' hockey team, will team up for the first-ever Hockey Day in Potsdam.

Each team is scheduled to host one game that afternoon. The Sandstoners will take on Thousand Island at 1 p.m. at Maxcy Hall, while the Golden Knights will host Princeton at 4 p.m. at Clarkson's Cheel Arena. The Bears will cap the day with a 7:30 p.m. contest at Maxcy Hall against SUNY Cortland.

Fans can purchase one ticket good for admission to all three games for just $20. Tickets to each individual game will also be available for purchase at each site. Proceeds from the $20 all-inclusive ticket sales will benefit Marine Cpl. Aaron Howell. Additionally, any entrance fees collected at Maxcy Hall on that date will benefit the 24-year-old Parishville native, who was severely injured during a tour in Afghanistan last April.

To purchase tickets, contact the Clarkson University Athletic Ticket Office at 315-268-7750, or visit the Cheel Arena Box Office, which is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Any donations wished to be made on Cpl. Howell's behalf without purchase of tickets can be sent to: Jamey Hoose, SUNY Potsdam (Maxcy Hall), 44 Pierrepont Ave., Potsdam, NY, 13676.

For more information on the event, contact Clarkson assistant athletic director Scott Smalling at ssmallin@clarkson.edu or 268-7750. Click here for the official Hockey Day in Potsdam Web site.