RELEASE: Blackhawks to Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Sunday

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation will host "Hockey Fights Cancer" night at the United Center on Sunday, Nov. 28, as the team takes on the San Jose Sharks. This special evening is generously supported by CIBC, which has also donated an additional $20,000 to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation for cancer-related causes.

PREGAME EVENT - PURPLE CARPET

The evening kicks off with Blackhawks' annual Purple Carpet event at 4 p.m. in the United Center Atrium. The Purple Carpet will honor fans who are currently battling cancer, in remission or walking in memory of a loved one who was lost to the disease, and the Blackhawks invite fans attending Sunday's game to come early to cheer on the honorees.
Atrium doors will open at 3:30 p.m. for the Purple Carpet event, with gates to the United Center to follow at 4:30 p.m.

TICKETS & SPECIAL OFFERS

Tickets for Sunday's Hockey Fights Cancer game are available through Blackhawks.com/Tickets, and the first 10,000 fans to enter the Atrium or arena will receive a special Hockey Fights Cancer t-shirt.
Additionally, the Blackhawks have partnered with Love Your Melon, an apparel brand dedicated to giving a hat to every child battling cancer and supporting the fight against pediatric cancer, on a special ticket offer for this evening. Fans who are interested in receiving the limited-edition Hockey Fights Cancer-inspired beanie should purchase directly through the special offer link
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IN-GAME ACTIVITIES

There will be several additional opportunities for fans both at the arena and at home to show their support for the movement or contribute funds to the cause, including:
Sunday's game against San Jose starts at 6 p.m. and can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago and heard on WGN Radio and Univision's TUDN Deportes Radio Chicago (Spanish).
For more information, visit
Blackhawks.com/HockeyFightsCancer
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