Boston College Athletics
Brooks Orpik To Bring Stanley Cup To Boston College
July 16, 2009 | Men's Hockey
July 16, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik will return to Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College with the Stanley Cup for photos and autographs to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHAT: Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik brings Stanley Cup to BC
WHEN: Sunday, July 19, 2009; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Shea Room, Conte Forum, Boston College
BRING: Camera (If you wish to have picture taken with Orpik and/or the Stanley Cup)
HOW MUCH: A suggested donation of $5 is requested for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Please note: The Shea Room is located one floor above concourse level (directly above the ticket office) on the south side of Conte Forum/Kelley Rink. Enter the building through Gate B and follow signage. Elderly and those with disabilities are encouraged to take the south elevator to level three and exit to the right.
Attendees are encouraged to park (free of charge) in the Beacon Street Garage.
ABOUT BROOKS
Brooks Orpik is a six-year veteran of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. The 6-foot-3-inch defenseman was a key component in the Penguins run to the Stanley Cup this past season, playing in 79 total games.
Prior to the start of his professional career, Orpik played three seasons (1998-2001) at Boston College, totaling 41 points - two goals and 39 assists - in 119 games. He helped BC win two Hockey East Tournament titles - 1998 and 2001 - and the 2001 national championship.
Orpik played alongside defenseman Rob Scuderi on the 2009 Stanley Cup winning Penguins. Scuderi and Orpik were a defensive pairing in the 2001 national championship game.
Orpik and Scuderi are two (of three) former Eagles to capture the 2009 Stanley Cup. Penguins forward Bill Guerin played two seasons of collegiate hockey at Boston College (1989-91).
Brooks' younger brother Andrew Orpik also captured two Hockey East Tournament titles - 2007 and 2008 - and the 2008 national championship.
