Boston University and Boston College are rivals on the ice, but will unite next month to battle a common cause.<\/p>\n
The first annual Comm Ave Charity Classic on July 10 will feature a hockey game between BC and BU with all proceeds benefiting Compassionate Care ALS in support of Pete Frates, Dick Kelley, and all those affected by ALS.<\/p>\n
All of the participating players are current or former NHL and AHL stars. The game will be played at Walter Brown Arena on the Boston University campus starting at 7 p.m. The event will also include a silent auction, raffles, giveaways and a chance to meet the NHL stars.<\/p>\n
The list of players<\/strong><\/span>: The concept for the Comm Ave Charity Classic began in late 2014 when former Boston College captain Pat Mullane was inspired by BC’s own sports information director, Dick Kelley, and his notable fight against ALS. Like many student-athletes at Boston College, Mullane was fortunate to develop a great friendship with Dick, who served as mentor, role model and most importantly, a friend to everyone he met.<\/p>\n Kelley lost his battle with ALS in Feb. 2014.<\/p>\n Tickets are on sale and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Agganis Arena Box Office (10 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday through Friday).<\/p>\n
\nChris Kreider, New York Rangers, BC ’13
\nJohnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames, BC ’15
\nKevin Hayes, New York Rangers, BC ’14
\nMike Mottau, Boston Bruins, BC ’00
\nJay Pandalfo, New Jersey Devils, BU ’96
\nCharlie Coyle, Minnesota Wild, BU ’14
\nFreddy Meyer, Philladelhia Flyers, BU ’03
\nJimmy Hayes, Florida Panthers, BC ’12
\nPaul Carey, Boston Bruins, BC ’12
\nJohn Muse, Carolina Hurricanes, BC ’11
\nBrian Dumoulin, Pittsburgh Penguins, BC ’13
\nBill Arnold, Calgary Flames, BC ’14
\nDave Spina, Finland, BC ’05
\nPatrick Brown, Carolina Hurricanes, BC ’14
\nBrian Leetch, New York Rangers, BC ’87
\nScott Young, St. Louis Blues, BU ’87
\nAdam Clendening, Vancouver Canucks, BU ’14
\nWade Megan, Florida Panthers, BU ’13
\nJoe Whitney, New Jersey Devils, BC ’11
\nBrian Gibbons, Columbus Blue Jackets, BC ’11
\nJeff Giuliano, Los Angeles Kings, BC ’02<\/p>\n