Third Annual Comm Ave. Classic raises a record $64,481
July 14, 2017 | Men's Hockey
The Battle of Comm Ave joins forces for a great cause
BOSTON - The rivalry between Boston College and Boston University hit the ice again on Friday, July 14, for the Third Annual Comm Ave Charity Classic. The longtime rivals faced off in front of a great crowd of 2,700 strong at Walter Brown Arena on Boston University's campus.
The event raised a record $64,481, with all proceeds benefiting Compassionate Care ALS, in honor of Ron Perryman, Pete Frates, Dick Kelley and all those affects by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In addition to Compassionate Care ALS, the Travis Roy Foundation was also a part of the event and helped out greatly in all areas of set up.
The concept for the Comm Ave Charity Classic began in late 2014 when former Boston College Eagles' hockey captain, Pat Mullane, was inspired by Kelley, BC's own Sports Information Director, and his notable fight against ALS. Like many student-athletes at Boston College, Mullane was fortunate to develop a great friendship with Kelley, who served as mentor, role model, and most importantly a friend to everyone he met. Kelley lost his battle with ALS in February of 2014.
As the Boston College community mourned the death of Kelley, another Eagle continued his own battle with ALS. Former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2012 and continues the fight. While their paths never crossed at BC, Mullane heard countless stories about Frates' passion for baseball, his family, and his friends.
Mullane teamed up with former Boston College hockey player Andrew Orpik '09 and manager Justin Murphy '09, who spent two years at BC with Frates and developed a friendship with Kelley, to initiate the first annual Comm Ave Charity Classic.
Much like the last two years, this year's event was a great success and the fans in attendance were treated to a high-scoring affair. Boston University came out on top, 8-6, and now lead the overall series, 2-1.
BU won the first annual game, but last year the Eagles exacted revenge and skated away with a 13-8 victory in the second annual summer showdown.
The charity game featured other current and former NHL and AHL stars representing the Eagles and Terriers, including Stanley Cup winner Brian Dumoulin, along with Johnny Gaudreau, Jack Eichel, Kevin Hayes, Charlie McAvoy and Cory Schneider.
For more information on the event, visit ccals.org.
The event raised a record $64,481, with all proceeds benefiting Compassionate Care ALS, in honor of Ron Perryman, Pete Frates, Dick Kelley and all those affects by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In addition to Compassionate Care ALS, the Travis Roy Foundation was also a part of the event and helped out greatly in all areas of set up.
The concept for the Comm Ave Charity Classic began in late 2014 when former Boston College Eagles' hockey captain, Pat Mullane, was inspired by Kelley, BC's own Sports Information Director, and his notable fight against ALS. Like many student-athletes at Boston College, Mullane was fortunate to develop a great friendship with Kelley, who served as mentor, role model, and most importantly a friend to everyone he met. Kelley lost his battle with ALS in February of 2014.
As the Boston College community mourned the death of Kelley, another Eagle continued his own battle with ALS. Former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2012 and continues the fight. While their paths never crossed at BC, Mullane heard countless stories about Frates' passion for baseball, his family, and his friends.
Mullane teamed up with former Boston College hockey player Andrew Orpik '09 and manager Justin Murphy '09, who spent two years at BC with Frates and developed a friendship with Kelley, to initiate the first annual Comm Ave Charity Classic.
Much like the last two years, this year's event was a great success and the fans in attendance were treated to a high-scoring affair. Boston University came out on top, 8-6, and now lead the overall series, 2-1.
BU won the first annual game, but last year the Eagles exacted revenge and skated away with a 13-8 victory in the second annual summer showdown.
The charity game featured other current and former NHL and AHL stars representing the Eagles and Terriers, including Stanley Cup winner Brian Dumoulin, along with Johnny Gaudreau, Jack Eichel, Kevin Hayes, Charlie McAvoy and Cory Schneider.
For more information on the event, visit ccals.org.
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