Motor City Lends a Helping Hand in Community
December 17, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Motor City Metal Jackets News Release
Wyandotte, Mich. - The Machine has taken a local family from the First Step Western Wayne Co. Project on Domestic and Sexual Violence under the wing for the giving season to make their holidays more enjoyable.
Over the past few weeks the Machine's office staff has been hard at work collecting donations and various items to brighten the skies for those less fortunate.
While the Marquette Rangers were in town this past weekend the Machine collected over $300 in donations, multiple clothing items, and gift certificates to help a local family in need.
"We've work all weekend and to see this kind of support is amazing," states the Machine's Jacob Collins.
With many families in times of despair around these times of year, I'm glad to be a part of it," proclaims defensemen Alec Thieda.
The Machine will continue to be a main attraction in the community not only in schools but beneficial cause to improve the quality of life for those around them. If you would like more information or to be apart of the upcoming community involvements please contact our office at (734) 642-0544.
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.
North American Hockey League Stories from December 17, 2008
- Mike Matkovich Named U.S. U-18 Men's National Team Head Coach - U.S. National Team
- Motor City Lends a Helping Hand in Community - Motor City Metal Jackets
- Phantoms Partner with Mario Lemieux Foundation for Jersey Night - Mahoning Valley Phantoms
- Rangers Continue Road Swing - Marquette Rangers
- Rangers Pietila Headed to MTU - Marquette Rangers
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