EYHA's Try Hockey for Free event

Euclid Youth Hockey Association invites any boy or girl age 4 - 15 to come play hockey for free from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Sept. 25. EYHA will loan all of the gear for participants to use during the event, including helmet with full face mask, padding, skates and stick. The event will take place at C. E. Orr Ice Arena which is the big gray building across from the YMCA on Babbitt Road.

 “With the excitement of our men’s and women’s team capturing silver medals at the Olympics, and the success of our program in 2009-10 season we wanted to offer kids a chance to experience  the game of hockey and see what a great sport it truly is,” said Rick Kish, hockey director. “This opportunity will give these kids an opportunity to learn the sport and encourage Olympic dreams of their own.”

What will hockey bring out of your kid?  Pride, focus and exhilaration! Hockey helps boys and girls make big strides. Watch your kid soar. Immediately following the event will be pre-season games from teams in our organization.

Newcomers will have access to all the necessary hockey equipment for the event. In addition, on-ice support will be present to teach kids how to get dressed, stand on skates, hold a stick and skate around. The highlight of each clinic will be a short scrimmage for participants to experience their first hockey game.

For information about Euclid Youth Hockey Association, visit www.euclidyouthhockey.com.