The Union Activiities Board gave 14  students the opportunity to watch the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday night in the RBC Center.

The tickets, which were given out in seven pairs, were distributed through a lottery for students attending summer classes during the first session.

UAB President Margo Sauter said the student organization wanted to branch out with its programming, and the Stanley Cup playoffs were a great opportunity to diversify.

“We wanted to do something different that students would be interested in,” Sauter said. “Were trying to reach different demographics and do different programs. We typically do a cookout, but we know that doesn’t reach everyone.”

Sauter said she was pleased with the response students gave to the lottery, as 580 applied for the tickets. Sauter said UAB purchased the tickets with the intent of sharing them with the students.

“We purchased the tickets to give away as part of our programming,” Sauter said.

The Hurricanes lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1, ending the ‘Canes postseason one series shy of the Stanley Cup Finals.