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IceHogs Raise Awareness and $22,934 for Autism

March 22, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill. - Partnering with The Autism Program at Easter Seals for the fourth straight season, the Rockford IceHogs announced on Tuesday that the club's Autism Awareness Night on Mar. 6 raised $22,934.

A check will be presented to The Autism Program at Easter Seals during the IceHogs game on Saturday, April 2 against the Iowa Wild.

This year's initiative was formed by the IceHogs and the wives and girlfriends of the players and coaches. The IceHogs wives and girlfriends sold "mystery pucks," which were each signed by an IceHogs or Chicago Blackhawks player, and also arranged players' favorite baskets. The baskets, which were customized and filled with a variety of items that reflected the personalities and interests of each IceHogs player, were auctioned off during the game on March 6. The donation comes as a result of several different activities from Autism Awareness Night, including a ticket fundraiser, mystery pucks, and players' favorite baskets. The event was also supported in part by LawnCare by Walter.

The donation raises the four-year total to over $65,000 after the IceHogs gave a $40,000 gift to The Autism Program at Easter Seals as a result of last season's jersey auction. Over the past 17 seasons, the IceHogs Charitable Foundation has contributed to over $1,000,000 to various Rockford area charities.

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