AHL, clubs raise over $2.1M in 2003-04
May 27, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League announced today that more than $2.1 million was raised over the course of the 2003-04 season by the AHL and its 28 member clubs for donation to various charitable causes and relief funds across North America.
Recipients of the AHL's charity efforts included the Ace Bailey Children's Fund, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Easter Seals, the Jennifer Ferraro Foundation, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Special Olympics and the United Way, among many others.
In addition to monies raised, AHL teams gave back to their local communities through numerous activities, including more than 2,500 visits to schools, hospitals, libraries and other locations and over 2,000 mascot appearances. More than 65,000 tickets were donated to local charitable groups, and items such as food, Christmas gifts and hockey equipment were collected at various drives organized by AHL clubs.
Now in its 68th season, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 80 percent of all players to compete in the NHL are AHL graduates, and the American Hockey League has been home to more than 100 honored members of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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