by Michael Kochczynski | Jan 13, 2026 | Staff
It’s a great week as we welcome students back for the Spring Semester and Canisius Athletics is here to help you celebrate.
Now-Friday: Find hidden Petey’s all over campus for prizes courtesy of Canisius Athletics. Redeem your prize(s) by stopping by the merchandise stands at either the Canisius-Niagara Men’s Basketball game on Wednesday night or Canisius-RIT Hockey game on Friday night.
Wednesday: The Battle of the Bridge as Canisius hosts the rival Niagara Purple Eagles. Your Faculty/Staff ticket gets you an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet and half-off game ticket. The first 300 Canisius fans in attendance receive a retro Canisius Basketball shirt, courtesy of Reimer Home Services.
Thursday: Search the campus for hidden Petey’s and enjoy the updated Canisius Alumni Art Gallery, between the Bouwhuis Library and Old Main.
Friday: It’s another huge rivalry game as Canisius hosts RIT at the LECOM Harborcenter. The first 300 Canisius fans receive a retro Canisius Hockey shirt courtesy of Reimer Home Services.
Stay tuned for one more surprise coming on Wednesday…
Please email Mike Kochczynski with any questions or challenges at kochczym@canisius.edu.
by Michael Kochczynski | Oct 3, 2025 | Staff
Join Canisius and the American Cancer Society as we celebrate the return of “Pink the Rink, on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
It’s more pink than ever at LECOM Harborcenter—join the Hockey Fights Cancer as your Golden Griffins take on the Long Island University Sharks!
Get your discounted faculty and staff ticket at GoGriffs.com/facultystaff
See you at the game and Go Griffs!
by Michael Kochczynski | Sep 30, 2025 | Staff
There’s never been a better time to watch college hockey!
With fresh talent surging across the sport, Canisius takes on two New York powerhouses—Clarkson and St. Lawrence—this home opening weekend.
Canisius will host the Clarkson Golden Knights on Friday at 7 p.m. and then the St. Lawrence Saints on Sunday at 5 p.m.—both at LECOM Harborcenter.
Faculty and staff can grab exclusive discounted tickets at https://gogriffs.com/facultystaff
Submitted by Mike Kochczynski, Assistant Athletic Director – Department of Athletics
by Michael Kochczynski | Apr 1, 2025 | Staff
It’s a busy week for Canisius Athletics! Join us for some great events.
Today, Wednesday, 4/2 at 4:00 p.m. is Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day hosted by Women’s Lacrosse. The Women’s Lacrosse team takes on MAAC-leading Sacred Heart in a massive game at the Demske Sports Complex. Stop by after Ignatian Scholarship Day, and stay for the faculty and staff recognition ceremony.
Softball hosts Rider for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6. Following a dominant series win against Mount St. Mary’s, the Griffs host the Rider Broncs for a doubleheader on Saturday at the Demske Sports Complex at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. The series concludes Sunday with a 12 PM game.
Submitted by: Mike Kochczynski, Assistant Athletic Director – Department of Athletics
by Michael Kochczynski | Mar 5, 2025 | Staff
With a win over Rider this Thursday night, March 6, at 6 p.m., Canisius Women’s Basketball qualifies for the MAAC Tournament.
While every game matters, this one matters just a bit more. We hope to see you (and especially hear you) at the Koessler Athletic Center on Thursday night. Coach Swafford and this team have over-achieved. They work incredibly hard and they will make you proud win or lose, but they could really use your support on Thursday night.
Get a discounted ticket to help sweeten the deal
Thanks and go Griffs!
Submitted by: Mike Kochczynski, Assistant Athletic Director, Department of Athletics
