Boston College Athletics
$55,000 Raised at CACC Event Between Rivals
July 15, 2016 | Men's Hockey
The rivalry between Boston College and Boston University hit the ice again on Friday, July 15, for the Second Annual Comm Ave Charity Classic. The longtime rivals faced off in front of a great crowd at Walter Brown Arena on Boston University's campus. The event raised more than $55,000, with all proceeds benefiting Compassionate Care ALS and the Travis Roy Foundation.
BOSTON - The rivalry between Boston College and Boston University hit the ice again on Friday, July 15, for the Second Annual Comm Ave Charity Classic. The longtime rivals faced off in front of a great crowd at Walter Brown Arena on Boston University's campus.
The event raised more than $55,000, 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, who spent two years at BC with Frates and developed a friendship with Kelley, to initiate the first annual Comm Ave Charity Classic.
Much likke last year, this year's event was a great success and the fans in attendance were treated to a high-scoring affair.
The familiar line of the 2014 Frozen Four club, including Johnny Gaudreau, Kevin Hayes and Bill Arnold lead the Eagles and combined for 13 points. Hayes was the games leading point scorer (2-3-5) while Gaudreau's hat trick lead all scorers.
BU won last year's event but 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 winners Brian Dumoulin, Nick Bonino and Conor Sheary (UMass)
For more information on the event, visit ccals.org.
The event raised more than $55,000, 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, who spent two years at BC with Frates and developed a friendship with Kelley, to initiate the first annual Comm Ave Charity Classic.
Much likke last year, this year's event was a great success and the fans in attendance were treated to a high-scoring affair.
The familiar line of the 2014 Frozen Four club, including Johnny Gaudreau, Kevin Hayes and Bill Arnold lead the Eagles and combined for 13 points. Hayes was the games leading point scorer (2-3-5) while Gaudreau's hat trick lead all scorers.
BU won last year's event but 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 winners Brian Dumoulin, Nick Bonino and Conor Sheary (UMass)
For more information on the event, visit ccals.org.
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