Hockey's Weekend to Shine in America
Hockey Weekend Across America will take place February 13-15, 2009. The effort is aimed at two major objectives with a weekend of events at the local and national level to promote hockey.
- To celebrate our game and all involved in the sport throughout the nation using all means possible.
- Provide opportunities for those who haven't played hockey to try it, resulting ultimately in more people playing our game at all levels.
Daily themes for the weekend:
Friday, Feb. 13 - Wear Your Jersey Day - Sponsored by ShopUSAHockey.com
- Show your hockey spirit by wearing your favorite jersey from any level of hockey (youth, high school, college, etc.) to school.
Saturday, Feb. 14 - Bring a Friend to the Rink Day - Sponsored by the NHL
- No matter what the event is (an open skate, a youth game or a professional game) do your best to bring a friend to the rink to introduce them to the sport.
Sunday, Feb. 15 - Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes Day - Sponsored by Liberty Mutual's Responsible Sports
- Honor your favorite coach, timekeeper, official, player, etc., through a special recognition event. Use the day as a fund-raising effort for you association and just plain show the community what hockey has done for them.
NHL teams across America will get in on all the Hockey Weekend Across America action, but some of the teams are extending their offers to include great opportunities for the local community and their fan bases. Check out what your team is doing in 2009.
Colorado Avalanche
Friday: Free ticket for any child 16 and younger wearing their youth team jersey with purchase of an adult ticket.
Saturday: Hyland Hills Hockey will host a OneGoal Skate for any child interested in playing ice hockey.
Sunday: Contest inviting youth players to email heroes@pepsicenter.com explaining who their hockey hero is and why. Great prizes will be handed out for first, second and third place winners.
Visit HockeyWeekendAcrossAmerica.com for more information.
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