HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech Athletics will host the inaugural McCarthy "Meet The Hockey Huskies" Community Mixer on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The event—named in honor of legendary Huskies Hockey player, George McCarthy, and his family—is free and open to the public.

The "Mixer" will include a Huskies intrasquad scrimmage (10 a.m.) sponsored by Aspirus Health, free concessions food including popcorn, soda and Vollwerth's hot dogs, Zamboni rides, Skate with the Huskies and locker room tours. Families can also enjoy inflatable bounce house games and special stations around the arena like a photo booth with a green screen. Plus, kids will have the opportunity to put the radio headsets on and call the play-by-play from the press box during the' scrimmage from 10-11 a.m.!

New Michigan Tech Hockey head coach Bill Muckalt, the Huskies Pep Band and Mitch's Misfits will all be part of the fun as well!

Don't forget to bring your skates and helmet. The skate rental center at the Mac will be open during the event.

Michigan Tech Athletics thanks the McCarthy family, Vollwerth's Baroni Company, Aspirus Health and Husky Eats for their partnerships. Also, a special thank you goes out to the Athletics staff for cooking and serving the food.
   

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:30 - Doors Open & Team Warmups
10-11:15 a.m. Intrasquad Scrimmage
11:20-12:15 p.m. Skate with the Huskies & Open Skate
Noon - 2 p.m. Free Food & Beverage at Concession Stands
Noon Games begin on concourse
Noon - 2 p.m. Photo Booth
1-2 p.m. Locker Room Tours