Barons and Police Athletic League Bringing Hockey to Area Youth

October 9, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Oklahoma City Barons News Release


Oklahoma City - The Oklahoma City Barons, in conjunction with the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League are hosting the first ever floor hockey session finals on Thursday, October 11 in the park located on the southwest corner of Reno and Hudson. The game begins at 11 a.m.

The finals pit Stanely Hupfield Academy against Van Buren Elementary. This game is the culmination of a five-week program orchestrated by the Oklahoma City Barons hockey team and P.A.L.S program. Each school has worked on the basics of the sport of hockey including positioning, how to pass and shoot and most importantly, teamwork.

Floor Hockey is newest P.A.L.S certified sport. Using equipment and time donated by the Oklahoma City Barons, the program continues to provide the instructors knowledge about hockey so they can introduce participating schools to the sport. This fall, the program is expanding to include two additional schools.

The Barons home opener is October 19 against the San Antonio Rampage at the Cox Convention Center at 7 p.m. A variety of ticket packages are available to meet every individual or group need. Multiple-game packs, Flex Packs and Full Season Seat options are available. Call the Barons' front office at 405-232-4625 for information on group outings, Season Seats and other ticket packages.



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