Springfield Falcons to Host "Hockey 'N' Heels"
January 13, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons will host the second annual "Hockey 'N' Heels" event, presented by Health New England, at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. before the Falcons face the Hartford Wolf Pack.
This exclusive event for women will teach hockey 101 in a fun and interactive setting. The event will include a vendor showcase and a speaker series with American Hockey League Manager of Hockey Operations Kelly Flanagan, one of the game's linesman and additional speakers to be determined. There will also be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar along with raffles, trivia and games held throughout the evening.
"Health New England is proud to present the second annual Hockey 'N' Heels event," Director of Corporate Responsibility & Government Affairs Lynn Ostrowski said. "We are committed to supporting our community and making it a better place for all of us to live, work and play. Many of us think of hockey as a 'guys' sport, but according to unitedstateshockey.com the rate of women playing hockey is growing at a rapid pace! The Falcons offer an affordable and fun night out for families. Please join us for Hockey 'N' Heels to learn more about the game, win some prizes, have some fun and support the Falcons."
As part of the event, ladies are encouraged to wear red, white and blue heels. The Falcons will hold a contest for the best heels and the winner will receive a prize, courtesy of Health New England. Attendees may purchase beads and give them to the participant they think has the best heels. All proceeds will go towards the Springfield Falcons Charitable Foundation.
Admission to the Falcons' second annual "Hockey 'N' Heels" is open to anyone with a ticket to the Falcons game that night.
Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve admission or for information about vendor opportunities, please contact a Falcons sales representative at (413) 739-GOAL (4625).
Health New England (HNE) is your managed care organization based here in downtown Springfield at One Monarch Place. Today HNE employs 300 associates and over 5,000 employers and 185,000 members, and growing, choose HNE as their health insurer. HNE offers a diverse product line with plans for the employer and individual markets, Medicare and Medicaid recipients. It is our mission is to provide for the health care needs of our members, deliver superior value, and act as a leading corporate citizen. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our members and the communities we serve. We work with care and service providers to foster partnerships that support the diverse needs of the people here in Western Massachusetts. HNE is proud to consistently be among the top health insurers in the country and to be named as Employer of Choice by the Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce.
The Springfield Falcons Charitable Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the Springfield Falcons Hockey Club. The mission of the foundation is to enrich the lives of children and families throughout Greater Springfield by promoting awareness of education, exercise and health. The Springfield Falcons Charitable Foundation is committed to bettering the quality of life in the community where we live and work through the contribution of resources and acts of volunteerism.
Springfield Falcons Ticket packages are on sale now. To reserve your seats, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For all the latest Falcons information and updates, follow the back-to-back Northeast Division Champions at www.falconsahl.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/falconsahl and on Twitter ( @TheFalconsAHL ) using #SPRFalcons!
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