SCHENECTADY, NY – The Union College men's ice hockey team and their fans will team up to make the holiday season brighter for many local children as the team hosts “Shots for Tots at Union Hockey” on Friday, Dec. 11 starting at 6 p.m. – prior to the 7 p.m. contest against the United States Under-18 Team.

All toys will be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps' “Toys for Tots” Program for distribution to underprivileged families in the Capital Region. The Toys for Tots collection RV will be located in the front of the rink and patrons who bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive a complimentary ticket to the game (one ticket per toy) and will have their picture taken.

Two people will be randomly selected to participate in a Rapid Fire contest, sponsored by Sondra's Fine Jewelry during the second intermission. The two fans will have 20 seconds to shoot 20 pucks from center ice. If 15 make it to the net, the shooter will win $10,000. Only fans that bring a toy will be considered.

Along with members of Marines, Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton will be present participating in the festivities and six-year-old Nicaya-Isabella Rios, whose father is a Marine, will sing the national anthem.