The NHL's Hockey is for Everyone™ initiative provides support and unique programming to non-profit youth hockey organizations across North America that are committed to offering children of all backgrounds and abilities the opportunity to play hockey. The initiative is supported by NHL member clubs, players, NHL alumni, and fans. To date, Hockey is for Everyone™ has exposed close to 45,000 boys and girls to unique hockey experiences.
To celebrate this initiative, the National Hockey League hosts the annual Hockey is for Everyone™ Month in February. The league-wide initiative includes numerous activities to promote the diversity of the game that involve our clubs, players, alumni, fans, and grass-roots youth hockey programs, all with the goal of raising awareness and celebrating the growth of the game.
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NHL, Verizon Wireless to support USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program
On Thursday, July 22, the NHL, Washington Capitals, Verizon Wireless and Congressional Hockey Caucus will partner to donate multiple sets of official NHL-licensed ice hockey equipment and apparel in support of the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program. The donation will be made prior to a special on-ice clinic featuring hockey hall of famer Grant Fuhr...more. |
U.S. Army gets assist from NHL
On Monday, June 14, the NHL, UPS and the U.S. Army, in celebration of the U.S. Army’s 235th anniversary, donated multiple sets of official NHL-licensed street hockey equipment and apparel to help launch the first NHL Street Hockey League at Camp Victory in Baghdad....more.
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NHL, Carolina Hurricanes team up for Hockey is for Everyone clinic
On Saturday, May 15, the National Hockey League, the Carolina Hurricanes, the Capital City Crew and the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association teamed up for a special Hockey is for Everyone clinic at the Cary Ice House in Cary, NC...more.
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2010 Willie O'Ree Skills Weekend
On March 26-28, the National Hockey League, the Buffalo Sabres and Hasek's Heroes teamed up to support the 2010 Willie O'Ree Skills Weekend. The event brought together more than 45 boys and girls from youth hockey organizations throughout North America, including Daytona, Buffalo, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
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2nd Annual Congressional Hockey Challenge
On March 9, ice hockey-playing Members of Congress, and similarly-talented Senate and House staff, challenged some of K Street's finest in the second annual "Congressional Hockey Challenge Charity Ice Hockey Game." This face-off raised over $50,000 for the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club.
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Unforgettable day for kids at Fenway
With smiles as wide as the outfield and feet that fly, dozens of youth-hockey players skated on a center field rink at Fenway Park Friday before and during the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Boston Bruins.
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Former NHLers give back
Former NHLers Tony McKegney and Jeff Brown conduct a clinic at the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club as part of the NHL Street Program on October 8, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. NHL Street brings hockey to schools, community centers and other places where kids can play in safe, structured environments. Since 1994 more than a million kids, ages 6-16, have learned the fun of hockey, free of charge through the NHL Street Program.
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NHL Partners with White House
Members of the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins conducted a special "Hockey is for Everyone" clinic for Pittsburgh and Washington, DC youth prior to The White House ceremony hosted by President Obama. The event was a central component of the NHL’s partnership with United We Serve, President Obama’s call to service challenging all Americans to engage in sustained, meaningful service to meet growing social needs. Watch |
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