The region's elite ice hockey club, the Mincoff Vipers are to host this years Stan Calvert Cup ice hockey fixture between Northumbria University and Newcastle University on Sunday 8th February 2009, at the Metro Radio Arena after the Vipers face the Basingstoke Bison in their bmibaby Elite League clash.
The Stan Calvert Cup is the annual competition between Northumbria University and Newcastle University that sees over 1000 students in 45 teams play each other in approximately 20 different sports. The winners of each individual match are awarded 2 points. The winning University and the Stan Calvert trophy winners will be the team with the most points and for the first time, the ice hockey round will take place at the Metro Radio Arena as part of a Vipers match night evening.
The Vipers will face off against the Basingstoke Bison at 4.30pm with the Stan Calvert Cup taking place straight after the game at approximately 7.30pm.
Students will be able to take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer for this day of ice hockey with tickets being reduced from their usual £9 for a Vipers game to £5 for both games. The Metro Radio Arena will also be slashing their prices on selected drinks.
Vipers season ticket holders and fans who purchase a ticket for the Basingstoke Bison game can also stay for the Stan Calvert Cup fixture as part of their ticket.
Tickets are available from Monday 28th January from the Vipers Club Shop located at 16 Shakespeare Street in the city centre of Newcastle (next to the Theatre Royal). Northumbria University student's can also purchase tickets from the Universities city centre sports hall and Newcastle University students can purchase tickets from the University on the 2nd floor of the Union & Sports Centre Reception. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the night from the Student Entrance at the Metro Radio Arena from 3.30pm on the day. Valid Student ID will be required.
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