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See the UML River Hawks for FREE with Macaroni Kid!

Join us for Macaroni Kid Games on 1/25 and 2/28 -- RSVP required!

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher January 21, 2015
Please note that all Hockey tickets have been reserved. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please RSVP and we will notify you ASAP if tickets become available. Thank you!

Lowell Macaroni Kid is delighted to announce that the UMass Lowell River Hawks will be hosting two Macaroni Kid events, and Macaroni Kid readers are invited to attend the games for free!
 Come to the Tsongas Center to see top-ranked Division 1 competition, right here in Lowell!


On Sunday January 25, see the River Hawks basketball teams in a doubleheader against Vermont at the Tsongas Center.  Men's basketball is at 2 PM, and women's basketball is at 4:30.  Attend for free as a Macaroni Kid reader! (Normally $5-10 per ticket)
  • Halftime Dunk Show: Lucky, the Boston Celtics’ mascot, will put on a dunk show at halftime of the men’s game.
  • Replica Jersey Giveaway: The first 500 kids, 12 and under, in attendance will receive a UMass Lowell replica basketball jersey.
  • You Can Play Day: Join UMass Lowell and the America East Conference as we support the You Can Play initiative. You Can Play is an organization that advocates for fair treatment and inclusion in the athletic arena.
On Saturday February 28, see the River Hawks men's hockey team take on Vermont at 7:00 PM at the Tsongas Center. It's Star Wars Night, and you can attend for free as a Macaroni Kid reader!  (Normally $12-20 per ticket)
  • Star Wars Night: Our most popular promotion! Come to the Tsongas Center and meet characters from Star Wars in the lobby and on the concourse throughout the night. Last year, Darth Vader and R2D2 made appearances!
  • Team IMPACT Night: UMass Lowell will honor Team IMPACT representatives at the game – young people who are battling illnesses. A portion of proceeds from the evening’s promotions will benefit Team IMPACT.
  • Hockey East's Road to the Garden: Stop by Hockey East's table on the concourse and check out the Hockey East and NCAA Championship trophies. While you're there, enter to win tickets to the Hockey East Tournament at the TD Garden in March.
To claim your free Macaroni Kid tickets, you must RSVP online using the links below.  You will receive a confirmation email and can pick up your reserved tickets at the Macaroni Kid table in the Tsongas Center lobby before the game.  Please note, ticket quantities are limited, especially for hockey, so RSVP today!

RSVP HERE for Basketball on Saturday, January 25.
RSVP HERE for Hockey on Saturday, February 28.  Please note that as of 1/22, all Hockey tickets have been claimed. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the RSVP form and we will notify you ASAP if tickets become available. Thank you!

Spread the word and invite your friends!  Come on out and cheer on the River Hawks!