Niagara Athletics will host the season tickets holder cookout, presented by Ted's Hot Dogs, on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. in the upper level of the Gallagher Center.

The day's activities begin with the hockey annual "Purple & White" scrimmage at 3 p.m. which will be open to season ticket holders. The men's basketball team will hold a practice open to the public at 5:30 p.m.

At 6 p.m., food brought to you by Ted's Hot Dogs will be served in the upper level of the Gallagher Center. Hockey head coach Dave Burkholder and men's basketball head coach Chris Casey will be on hand to speak.

The hockey team's season starts at home against Clarkson on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., while the men's basketball team's first game will be on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

For information about ordering tickets, please contact the Niagara Athletic Ticket Office at 716-286-8499 (TIXX) or www.PurpleEagles.com/Tickets.