Hooked On Hockey Makes 13 Stops This Month

Starr Garden Playground Welcomes Flyers-Phantoms Children of Greater Philadelphia Region Have 13 Opportunities To Learn About Hockey

Children from many communities of the Greater Philadelphia Region will have the opportunity to participate in the community relations program, Hooked On Hockey, during the month of July.

The hockey teams visited Starr Playground, 6th and Lombard Sts. Recently.

This program is sponsored by the Philadelphia Flyers and Phantoms and has clinics scheduled at the following 13 locations:

Each event will be hosted by Flyers Ambassador of Hockey Bob "The Hound" Kelly and members of the Fan Development Department. The program's main goal is to create hockey awareness among children and teach them how they can benefit and have fun with the sport of hockey.

In support of this grassroots initiative, the Flyers and the Phantoms will contribute Mylec hockey sticks to all program participants in an effort to keep kids 'hooked on hockey.' Each Hooked On Hockey event will include an introduction of basic hockey fundamentals, skills competitions, activity books for all participants and various fun activities.

For more information, please contact the Fan Development Department at (215) 952-5999 or visit our Web sites at www.philadelphiaflyers.com and www.phantomshockey.com .

The Philadelphia Flyers and Phantoms are dedicated to improving the Greater Philadelphia Region, which has supported us so well over the years, through our leadership of and assistance with various community events and programs. The Community Relations and Fan Development Departments focus their efforts on programs that assist in the development and positive growth of children, using the sport of hockey as the means to touch the lives of others. Specific community activities include hospital visits, youth hockey clinics, holiday volunteering, educational assemblies and seminars, and donations of autographed and promotional items to charitable organizations. With support from the entire Flyers and Phantoms organizations, we strive to make our community a better place to live.