Knights & Lancers to Battle at War Memorial Sunday

December 1, 2012 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Syracuse Silver Knights News Release


SYRACUSE, NY-This Sunday, December 2, the Syracuse Silver Knights will host cross-state rivals, the Rochester Lancers, at 4 p.m. at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena.

This game will mark the first of several "specialty" jersey nights that the team will host. Proceeds from the auctioned uniforms will go to local charities.

"The specialty jersey charity initiative is our way of trying to be as active in our community as possible," said Silver Knights' Vice President of Sales and Marketing Allen LaVenture. "It is imperative that we do not focus on our community for just the thirteen home games our team plays each season, but that we remain closely integrated into the greater Syracuse area for 365 days a year."

Last season, the team took part in a very successful charity effort by donating to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund with money accumulated from auctioning pink jerseys that the team wore.

This Sunday, the Silver Knights will wear unique orange and blue uniforms to honor the several outstanding Syracuse University students that have interned for the Knights this fall semester, as well as the Silver Knights' staff members that have spoken at several SU sports management classes. All Syracuse uniforms worn on Sunday will be auctioned off to bidding fans immediately after the game.

Syracuse University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach and a big supporter of the Silver Knights, Mike Hopkins, will kick out the first ball of the game as part of the "orange and blue" festivities. Also, the Syracuse University Men's soccer team will be honored before the game for their spectacular season this fall, making it to the sweet sixteen of the NCAA tournament before losing in penalty kicks. All proceeds from the auctioned uniforms will be donated to the Crouse Health Foundation.

Special event player jerseys will be auctioned immediately following the game. Call the Silver Knights office at 315-303-7261 for information.



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