In the lead up to hockey season on the Plains, the Auburn Tigers have been busy. With tryouts, off-ice training, and an upcoming media day all on the docket, it was a bit of a blessing that the opening game of the season on Oct. 15 against UCF was far in the distance.
However, when the presented with the chance to play the University of Alabama on Sept. 17, the club leapt at the chance, adding the game to the schedule and hastily accelerating preparations for their first match of the year. The Tigers will face off against the Frozen Tide in Birmingham at the Pelham Civic Complex; puck drop is at 7:00 PM.