LOWELL, MASS. -- The force is with the River Hawks: With the release of the new Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the River Hawks are thrilled to announce the return of the annual Star Wars Night, set for Saturday, January 23. 

The River Hawks will welcome to dark side and the defending National Champion Providence Friars to the Tsongas Center for a 7pm puck drop. [Get Tickets]

The New England Garrison and Alderaan Base, two of the premier Star Wars fan clubs in New England, will be on-hand in costume throughout the night to support the event. Fans can take pictures with their favorite characters and you'll want to be sure to arrive early as the first 1,000 fans will receive a Star Wars light-saber. 

The evening is in support of Muscular Dystrophy Association and Team IMPACT, as a portion of the proceeds of ticket sales will benefit these great cuases in the name of the performers from the New England Garrison. Fans can further their support by helping "bail out" Rowdy the River Hawk, who will be jailed on the concourse until his bail (donations to the MDA) is collected.  [Get Tickets]
 
UMass Lowell is currently ranked 8th in the nation with a 10-3-4 record (6-2-3 Hockey East). Coach Norm Bazin's squad is off for the holiday break before returning to action in the annual Three Rivers Classic at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Tournament play kicks off Monday, December 28 vs. Clarkson.

Tickets for Star Wars Day and the full schedule of second half action are available now through the Tsongas Center Box Office, www.TsongasCenter.com or by calling 866-722-8780.