Union Hockey: Game Day

A collection of images from the 23/24 Union College Men's Hockey season when they went 16-16-3. Aiming to document more than just the action on the ice, these images intend to show the experience of attending a game at Messa Rink. More than a game, ice hockey is an integral aspect of culture in colder climate regions like Upstate New York.

Fans enter Messa Rink before an ECAC Playoff on March 9, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Caden Villegas, #28, scores a goal during an ECAC Playoff game vs. Brown on March 9, 2024 in Schenectady, NY.

A fan poses for a portrait before an ECAC Playoff game on March 9, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Fans line up for concessions during a game against Yale University on January 6th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Fans make their way towards ticket checks before an ECAC Playoff game on March 9, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

A fan poses for a portrait before an ECAC Playoff game on March 9, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Cullen Ferguson, Union #6, collides with Brown #9, Matthew Brille during an ECAC Playoff game on March 9, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

A fan waves a rally towel after a goal during a game against Harvard University on February 23, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Fans celebrate a goal during a game against St. Lawrence University on January 13th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

A fan looks on during a game against Harvard University on February 23, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Fans look on during a game against Yale University on January 6th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Union players celebrate a winning penalty shot following a shootout win against St. Lawrence University on January 13th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Yale player #3, David Andreychuk handles the puck during a game at Messa Rink on January 6th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Fans enter Messa Rink at Achilles Center before a game against St. Lawrence University on January 13th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

A fan looks on before a game at Messa Rink against St. Lawrence University on January 13th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.

Union #24, Nate Hanley, shoots a puck during a game against St. Lawrence University on January 13th, 2024, in Schenectady, NY.