Monday, February 14, 2011
Posted: 10:06 a.m.
By Tim Panaccio
CSNPhilly.com
Its Hockey Week Across Philadelphia, this week even though the Flyers are away the entire time.
But heres your hockey fix while the club is on its four-game road trip:
Monday, Feb. 14
Flyers Alumni Visit Philadelphia VA Medical Center: 1:30 p.m. (3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19104) Flyers Alumnus Bob "Hound" Kelly will distribute Flyers give-a-ways and greet patients.
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Flyers Viewing Party: Millers Ale House at 7:30 p.m. (9495 East Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA. 19114) Flyers fans are encouraged to join Flyers Alumnus Dave Schultz and Ice Team members to watch the Flyers battle the Tampa Bay Lightning on 60 HD screens. Drink specials including 5 for 8 Bud, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra bottles will be available throughout the game. Flyers prizes will also be distributed.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Event No. 1: Flyers Hooked On Hockey (9:30 a.m.)School Assembly Program (1:30 p.m.): Brookside Elementary (800 Marrows Road Newark, DE. 19713) Flyers Alumnus Bob Hound Kelly will aim to get kids hooked on hockey while he instructs students on the game of hockey and talks to them about the importance of teamwork both on and off the ice. The Flyers will donate Mylec hockey sticks to the school to be utilized during physical education classes.
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Event No. 2: On-Ice Hockey Clinic: Regency Ice Rink at 6 p.m. (2155 Ambassador Circle, Lancaster, PA. 17603) Flyers Alumnus Bob "Hound" Kelly and members of the Flyers staff will lead an on-ice hockey clinic for young players.
Thursday, Feb. 17
Event No. 1: Flyers School Assembly Program: Hawthorne Park Elementary at 1:45 p.m. (84 Hampshire Lane, Willingboro, N.J. 08046) Flyers Alumnus Bob Hound Kelly will aim to get kids hooked on hockey while he instructs students on the game of hockey and talks to them about the importance of teamwork both on and off the ice. The Flyers will donate Mylec hockey sticks to the school to be utilized during physical education classes.
Event No. 2: On-Ice Sled Hockey Clinic: Virtua Center Voorhees Skate Zone at 4:30 p.m. (601 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees N.J. 08043) Flyers Alumnus Bob "Hound" Kelly will give sled hockey a try, as he works with youngsters from the Virtua Wings of Steel, which is one of six teams within the The Atlantic Sled Hockey League (ASHL).
Friday, February 18
Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey Day: As part of Hockey Weekend Across America, fans are encouraged to show their support for the Philadelphia Flyers by wearing their favorite hockey jersey.
Event No. 1: Flyers Hooked On Hockey (9:30 a.m.)School Assembly Program (1:45 p.m.): West End Memorial Elementary (215 Queen Street Woodbury, N.J. 08096) Flyers Alumnus Bob Hound Kelly will aim to get kids hooked on hockey while he instructs students on the game of hockey and talks to them about the importance of teamwork both on and off the ice. The Flyers will donate Mylec hockey sticks to the school to be utilized during physical education classes.
Event No. 2: Flyers Viewing Party: United Sports Training Center at 8 p.m. (1426 Marshallton Thorndale, Downingtown, PA. 19335) Flyers fans are encouraged to join Flyers Alumni and Ice Team members to watch the Flyers battle the Carolina Hurricanes and participate in family-friendly contests such as target shooting, puck stacking, Flyers trivia, and more. Flyers prizes will also be distributed.
Saturday, February 19
Bring a Friend To The Rink Day: As part of Hockey Weekend Across America, children ages 10 and under are encouraged to participate in free "Learn to Skate" sessions at various rinks throughout the Philadelphia region. A list of all participating rinks can be found at USAHockey.com.
Members of the Flyers Fun Patrol will distribute Flyers give-a-ways at Ice Works in Aston, PA. from 12:00 - 3:00 pm (3100 W. Duttons Mill Rd, Aston, PA. 19014)
Sunday, February 20
Hockey Day In America: Settle in for six hours of wall-to-wall hockey coverage on NBC (starting at noon), including the Flyers visit to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers at 12:30 p.m.
E-mail Tim Panaccio at tpanotch@comcast.net