Charlotte, NC – The UNC-Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club will host the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a rematch for the 2024 Outdoor Classic hosted at Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights. Last year was an overtime thriller that left fans wanting more!

The game will take place on Friday, November 22nd at 7 pm. This game is also a part of the Light the Knights Festival presented by Truist.  

“The team is incredibly excited to come back to Truist for our third annual College Hockey Outdoor Classic,” said Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club Head Coach, Tobin Trautz. “Each year the overall fan, and team, experiences have grown exponentially. Last year, with our dramatic overtime game vs App State – the fans and players enjoyed a very exciting, edge-of-your seat experience that we feel deserves a rematch. We are looking forward to an even more intense battle with App this year – outdoors and under the lights at Truist Field!”

The 49ers Ice Hockey Club team is part of the University Recreation Department. The team is partially funded thru the Student Activity Fee Commission, with the remainder of costs are player-funded through dues, sponsorships, and donations. It is also entirely student-run and features several Alumni on their staff. The team is a member of the ACCHL Division II (Atlantic Coast Conference Hockey League) which includes schools such as NC State, Duke, Elon, Wake Forest, and UNC-Charlotte.  

 Tickets for the 2024 Outdoor Classic can be purchased online at www.charlotteicehockey.com

·         $25 – Adults

·         $20 – Students w/ UNCC & App ID (At the Gate)

·         Hospitality Seating Also Available

*Limited student tickets are available at the door with proof of ID.

**All other tickets must be purchased online.

2024 OUTDOOR CLASSIC TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES IN THE CAROLINAS

The 2024 Outdoor Classic hosted by UNC Charlotte Men’s Ice Hockey Club vs Appalachian State University at Truist Field – Home of the Charlotte Knights – is proud to announce that this year’s event will support three local charities in our shared communities.

100% of ALL NET PROCEEDS of HOSPITALITY, BOX SUITES, & 50/50 RAFFLE SALES will be donated to the InReach & The Ability Experience – in support of empowering people living with disabilities in the Greater Charlotte community.

In addition, $5.00 from EVERY TICKET SOLD will be donated to HOSPITALITY HOUSE NORTHWEST NC – in support of their Hurricane Helene Recovery Fund – local to the App State community.

For more information on InReach, or to contribute directly, please visit www.inreachnc.org

For more information on The Ability Experience, or to contribute directly, please visit www.abilityexperience.org

For more information on Hospitality House Northwest cc, or to contribute directly, please visit www.hosphouse.org

For inquiries and information on how to support the team, please contact [email protected] or visit www.charlotteicehockey.com