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IceDiggers "Tip-The-Team" Proves Successful for Youth Hockey Program

March 7, 2006 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release

Alpena, MI-On Thursday, March 2, the Alpena IceDiggers participated in the 1st Annual "Tip-The-Team" Night. The event was held at the 19th Hole in Alpena, the event took place to benefit the Alpena Hockey Association (AHA) and their Youth Hockey Program. All "tips" that were received by the IceDiggers, as well as the 19th Hole wait staff, were donated to the Alpena Hockey Association for use in scholarships for the Youth Hockey Program.

"What a fun night it was!" Head Coach Kenny Miller stated. "The guys enjoyed themselves and it truly feels good that we are going to be able to give some of the Alpena youth a chance to participate in the hockey program in the fall."

With the Diggers donating their tips, 19th Hole owner Bill Peterson also donated 10% of the evenings proceeds to the Scholarship as well. A check for $664.88 was presented to Alpena Hockey Association President Matt Waligora and Vice President Pete Cross by Peterson, IceDiggers Captain Nolan Craner and IceDiggers Director of Marketing Michelle McEwen at the Sunday, March 5th game versus Traverse City. The afternoon proved to be successful for all of Alpena hockey as the IceDiggers were victorious in a 4-2 win over the North Stars.

The IceDiggers return to Northern Lights Arena this Friday and Saturday night when they host the U-17 team, face off is set for 7pm both nights.

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