Moose Take Blades To Backyard Rink
February 18, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release
The Manitoba Moose, in conjunction with Home Depot, are pleased to announce the winners of the Home Depot Backyard Rink contest. Six members of the Moose will take to this backyard rink on Monday, February 22nd to skate with the next generation of neighborhood superstars beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The contest winners this season are Bob Hobson and his two children who built a backyard rink at their home at 230 Bancroft Bay in St. James. Nine neighborhood kids will get a chance to play a game of shinny against members of the AHL club on the winning rink.
The Hobson's will welcome Moose players Michael Grabner, Guillaume Desbiens, Nathan McIver, Daren Machesney, Matt Pettinger, and Evan Oberg (tentatively scheduled) for a one-hour game of shinny. The players will also be available to sign autographs for all the neighborhood kids.
The Hobson's earned the right to host the game of shinny by winning top prize in this season's Home Depot Backyard Rink Contest. Their rink, which is several years in the making, is 40 X 80, has a warm-up shack equipped with changing areas and is occupied almost every night by local children.
The Hobson's were selected out of numerous applicants who submitted photos and a description of their rink at any of the five participating Home Depot locations or through www.moosehockey.com. Visit www.moosehockey.com for a closer look at this year's winning rink.
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