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​Leafs Ice Centre Hosts 'Try Hockey For Free Day'

Local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment.

From Leafs Ice Centre: Leafs Ice Centre & USA Hockey invites boys and girls to Leafs Ice Centre on Saturday, Feb. 25th for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Hockey Week Across America. Starting at 12:40pm local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment.

“We look forward to welcoming families to Leafs Ice Centre to try our great sport of ice hockey” said Sergei Vahmistrovs, Hockey Director. “Our goal is for these families to enjoy watching their kids learn new skills with big smiles on their faces.”

USA Hockey's Try Hockey program, with the support of the National Hockey League and NHL member clubs, among others, is designed to provide youth hockey associations with a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport. Total Hockey and Liberty Mutual Insurance are official sponsors of Try Hockey For Free Days. USA Hockey has close to 300 locations offering this unique opportunity to kids nationwide.

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To register for this Try Hockey For Free event, please visit www.TryHockeyForFree.com/7319

For more information, please contact: Leafs Ice Centre, Sergei Vahmistrovs – Hockey Director at 847-844-8700.

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