Difference between revisions of "Brown University"
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| + | The Brown Bears have played in the [[ECAC]] since its formation in the 1961-1962 season. They have been travel partners with [[Yale University|Yale]] since the [[2005-2006]] season, prior to which they were partnered with [[Harvard University|Harvard]]. | ||
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| + | =Where to Stay= | ||
| + | *'''Comfort Inn''', 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401-723-6700) | ||
| + | The band stayed here during it's 2004-2005 playoff trip. Though it's located a short distance away from downtown Providence, the rooms were nice and a free continental breakfast was provided. Some members of the band pointed out that if members of the band were willing to go three to a room, the band could have stayed at more expensive hotels in downtown Providence. | ||
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| + | =What to Do= | ||
| + | If the band has a large amount of time to kill in Providence before the game, the Providence Place Mall is a good place to go to kill time. If the band has less time before the game, there are a number of stores and restaurants a few blocks from the rink on Thayer Street. | ||
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*[http://www.brown.edu/Students/Brown_Band/ Brown's pep band (on ice)] | *[http://www.brown.edu/Students/Brown_Band/ Brown's pep band (on ice)] | ||
| + | *[http://www.providenceplace.com/ Providence Place Mall] | ||
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[[Category:Road trips]] | [[Category:Road trips]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:42, January 31, 2008
| Brown University | |
| Location | Providence, RI |
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| Distance from RPI | 170 mi. |
| Venue name | Meehan Auditorium |
The Brown Bears have played in the ECAC since its formation in the 1961-1962 season. They have been travel partners with Yale since the 2005-2006 season, prior to which they were partnered with Harvard.
Where to Stay
- Comfort Inn, 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401-723-6700)
The band stayed here during it's 2004-2005 playoff trip. Though it's located a short distance away from downtown Providence, the rooms were nice and a free continental breakfast was provided. Some members of the band pointed out that if members of the band were willing to go three to a room, the band could have stayed at more expensive hotels in downtown Providence.
What to Do
If the band has a large amount of time to kill in Providence before the game, the Providence Place Mall is a good place to go to kill time. If the band has less time before the game, there are a number of stores and restaurants a few blocks from the rink on Thayer Street.
Recent Trips
- March 3, 2000
- February 23, 2002
- February 14, 2004
- March 4-6, 2005 (1st Round ECAC Playoffs)
- January 27, 2007