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Machine Talk about Important of Studies to Elementary Schools in Area

November 6, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Motor City Metal Jackets News Release


Wyandotte, Mich. - The Motor City Machine has been actively involved in local Downriver schools for the past month and this week wasn't any different.

Sodt Elementary in Monroe was the target for the morning shift of players such as Mike Monfredo, Nick Grams and Jared Williams.

"Each week we visit different kids and talk to them about the importance of their studies, because with without proper schooling I wouldn't be here today," comments Williams.

The final stop of the day saw Nick Taurence, Alec Thieda, Ali Dakroub, Kurtis Anton and Josh Bussell show their support at Taft Elementary in Wyandotte.

Taft students are working together K-6 to read 10,000 books by year's end.

"We were thrilled to have the Machine players in to talk about their schooling growing up and how it's still affecting their lives today," said principal Christine Mathews.

The guys talked to all levels of young and attentive students before handing out tickets and signing autographs.

"The most import thing in every kid's life is school, especially reading, I'm pumped to come back and read to these youngsters," proclaimed Thieda.

More school visits are to come as the Machine gets deeper into the home schedule.

The Motor City Machine is in their first season in Michigan as members of the North American Hockey League. The Motor City Machine are formerly the Southern MN Express in which they made the playoffs three straight years and twice into the Robertson Cup finals. The NAHL is the nation's largest Junior A hockey league and is now in its 33rd year of operation. For more information, visit machinehockey.com or call (734) 642-0544.

Machine home games will be played at the Yack Arena in Wyandotte, Mich. All games are broadcast on machinehockey.com and video broadcast through B/2 Network.

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