EMU Night at the Detroit Red Wings draws 360 fans and generates $1,800 for the EMU Student Emergency Fund

Swoop rides the Zamboni at Little Caesars Arena at EMU Night.
Swoop gets a ride on the Zamboni between periods at the EMU Night at the Detroit Red Wings game.
Red Wings fans at the EMU Night game take a photo with Swoop
Fans show their EMU pride by wearing co-branded hats and taking photos with Swoop at the EMU Night at the Detroit Red Wings game at Little Caesars Arena.

YPSILANTI --  Eastern Michigan University Night at the Detroit Red Wings was attended by more than 350 University alumni, employees, students, and friends, raising more than $1,700 for the EMU Student Emergency Fund. The EMU crowd was treated to a 4-1 Red Wings win over the visiting New York Rangers on Feb. 23. 

The night included fan photos with Swoop, a Zamboni ride by Swoop between the first and second periods, greetings by President Smith and Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, and an alumni table with greetings and giveaways. All Eastern attendees received a free, one-of-a-kind co-branded green hat with the EMU and Detroit Red Wings logos. 

Five dollars from each ticket sold through the Red Wings/EMU College Night site is donated to the EMU Student Emergency Fund.  

Next: EMU Night at the Detroit Pistons, March 7

Eastern Michigan University Night at the Detroit Pistons takes place on Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. Attendees will receive a free three-quarter zip co-branded jacket, and $5 from every ticket sold through the EMU site will be donated to the EMU Student Emergency Fund.

To obtain the jacket and donation to the Student Emergency Fund, tickets must be purchased through the Detroit Pistons/EMU College Nights site. 

flyer art for the Detroit Pistons EMU Night

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.

March 01, 2023

Written by:
Walter Kraft

Media Contact:
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