NEW YORK/COLORADO SPRINGS – As a legacy of the 2020 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™, the National Hockey League (NHL), Colorado Avalanche,
Stadium Series Colorado Springs 2020
USA Hockey and Athletica Sport Systems will unveil an innovation in sled hockey: a first-ever, on-ice player bench designed by Athletica to accommodate sled players of all levels. The Legacy Project will leave behind this prototype along with a donation of new sleds and sticks to bolster local programming and welcome newcomers to the sport.
WHAT:
Interview, photo, b-roll opportunity.
WHO:
Kevin Westgarth, NHL VP Business Development & International Affairs
John-Michael Liles, Colorado Avalanche Community Ambassador
Pat Kelleher, USA Hockey Executive Director
Reid Hart, Athletica Sport Systems Sales Manager
Robynne Hill, Team USA (Women’s National Sled Development)
Members of Colorado Sled Hockey
Members of Warrior Avalanche
Members of Colorado Springs Tigers Hockey
Colorado Avalanche Mascot Bernie and Ice Patrol
*The event will be hosted by Marc Moser, Colorado Avalanche play-by play broadcaster.
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 (6:15 p.m. MT)
WHERE:
Sertich Ice Center (1705 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)
RSVP:
Media are requested to RSVP to Julie Young (jyoung@nhl.com)
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