Bennett to be honored in September

by Ryan Fay

Union men's hockey head coach Rick Bennett will be honored at the ninth annual Coaches vs. Cancer Basket Ball, set for Sept. 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy.

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Bennett will be presented the Inspiration Award for his efforts in the fight against cancer. Earlier this year, Bennett had his head shaved during the "Shave in Solidarity" event at Proctors Theatre to show solidarity with children fighting childhood cancer. Bennett has also participated in several Coaches vs Cancer hockey clinics.

Former UConn men's basketball head coach Jim Calhoun, a three-time cancer survivor, will be given the Fighting Spirit Award. Calhoun is a three-time national champion who has used his role as one of college basketball's most successful coaches to raise funds and awareness to combat cancer.

The event will be co-hosted by University at Albany men's basketball head coach Will Brown and Siena men's basketball head coach Jimmy Patsos. ESPN Radio's Freddie Coleman will serve as the master of ceremonies.

Individual tickets cost $100 and are available for purchase here.

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