In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, Denny Case interviews Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) Hockey Captain Tommy Murray III and Alternate Captain Carter Sailer about the program’s Military Appreciation Night.
The event takes place on Friday, November 6, at 7:00 PM at the Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena in Kankakee, Illinois, as the undefeated ONU Tigers face off against Saint Louis University. All active military personnel, veterans, and their immediate families receive free admission to the game and are invited onto the blue line during the national anthem. Tigers players will also wear the names of service members they are related to or know on the back of their jerseys.
Additional event highlights include:
- A display of historical military artifacts provided by the Kankakee County Museum.
- The “Portrait of a Soldier” traveling exhibit.
- A silent auction featuring items such as specialty baked goods and Chicago Blackhawks tickets.
- On-site dining from a Chick-fil-A food truck.
- Military-themed team merchandise available for purchase.
General admission is $7 at the door and is free for ONU students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about the event, the team’s 10-0 season start, and upcoming community initiatives on this episode of WVLI’s Kankakee Valley Community Happenings.
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