Houston Aeros Working To Grow the Game
The Houston Aeros are partnering with local rinks and leagues in a new “Grow The Game” initiative. This exciting new program is designed to draw new players to local rinks from the growing fan base of the Houston Aeros. Youth and Amateur teams alike will be directly involved any time they are showcased at an Aeros game.
Essex Hockey Grows the Game by Hosting “Bring a Friend to Skate” Event
In this featured “Grow the Game” story, the Essex Youth Hockey Association in Vermont hosted “Bring a Friend to Skate” for local girls interested in playing hockey. The program encouraged current Essex Youth Hockey girls players to bring their friends to Cairns Arena and have them learn the game of hockey from a contingent of current Essex coaches, Essex High School varsity girls players and Norwich women’s hockey team members.
USA Hockey's Retention Model Helps Grow the Game
Every hockey association has turnover from one year to the next. Many families forget to sign-up before the start of the season and do not return to hockey primarily because they figure that it is too late to play.
Newark Ice Hockey Association Introduces Score for School Program
The Newark Ice Hockey Association teamed up with local schools in Ohio’s Licking County and surrounding areas to create the “Score for Schools” program. The Score for Schools program is a field trip opportunity to a local ice arena. The field trip for local schools and students incorporates and teaches the science and physical education of ice hockey.
Grow the Game Initiative Announces HockeyShot as Founding Sponsor
The Grow the Game Initiative has announced HockeyShot as a founding sponsor.
