Icehawks To Hold Breast Cancer Awareness Game On Saturday

Published on October 20, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Icehawks News Release


PORT HURON, MI - The Port Huron Icehawks will raise money and awareness for breast cancer research at the first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game on Saturday, October 25 when they host the Muskegon Lumberjacks at McMorran Arena.

The Icehawks will be using pink stick during warm-ups, which will be auctioned off throughout the game. Pink pucks and other pink items will also be available for sale. Proceeds will be donated to the Port Huron Hospital Foundation Donna Niester Breast Cancer Fund. The first 100 fans to make a donation of $5 or more to the foundation will also receive a limited edition Icehawks button.

Wear pink to support the cause. Hairdressers from Salon Pizazz in Port Huron will also be on hand to provide pink hair extensions for a $10 donation to the Breast Cancer Fund.

A number of Icehawks players have also agreed to dye their hair pink in order to show their support.

"The Icehawks are proud to raise awareness and funds for a local charity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month," Icehawks Game Day and Community Relations Coordinator Kelly Carroll said. "Breast cancer is a devastating disease that touches nearly everyone in some way."

The Icehawks head to Flint on Thursday night before returning to Port Huron for back-to-back home games, including another clash with the Flint Generals on Friday and a contest with the Lumberjacks on Saturday.

Tickets are on sale now at the Icehawks office, 325 Huron Avenue, Port Huron, the McMorran Arena box office and all TicketMaster locations. For more information, please call 810-966-3800 or visit www.porthuronicehawks.com.



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