ECHL Worcester Railers HC

Railers HC Foundation to donate $10,000 and tickets to support local toy drive

Published on November 22, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Worcester Railers HC News Release


Worcester, MA - The Worcester Railers Hockey Club ( @RailersHC), proud member of the ECHL ( @ECHL), and Railers President Michael G. Myers officially announced today that the Worcester Railers HC has teamed up with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Santa Fund for the second consecutive season.

The Worcester Railers HC Foundation will donate $10,000 to the Santa Fund with an on-ice presentation before the Railers host the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday, Dec 2 at 7:05pm. The first 3,000 fans that evening will receive a TRAX Bobble courtesy of the Telegram & Gazette.

In addition, anyone that makes an online donation at www.telegram.com/santa to the Santa Fund for $50 or more between now and Dec 16 will receive a voucher good for four tickets to any December Railers home game at the DCU Center.

"The Railers are happy to assist with the T & G Santa Fund again this holiday season," said Myers. "The Telegram and Gazette Santa Fund is a great cause. The Railers HC Foundation continues to support our local community and hopes others do the same with an opportunity to check out a Railers game in December."

About the Worcester Railers HC Foundation:

The Worcester Railers HC Foundation was established to support the youth and families in the greater Worcester community and throughout Central Massachusetts. The Railers HC Foundation aims to provide access to sports and art programs throughout the region and is eager to team up with other community based organizations.

About the 79th annual Worcester Telegram & Gazette Santa Fund:

In its 79th year and through the generosity of readers, donors and sponsors, the T& G Santa Fund raises money annually to buy toys, books and gifts for children in need in Central Massachusetts. Originally started in 1938, the T& G Santa Fund works with many local non-profit agencies to distribute the toys each holiday season. For the second year in a row, A Legendary Evening featuring Tedy Bruschi will serve as a fundraiser with all auction proceeds benefiting the T&G Santa Fund.

What's on tap?

On Wednesday, the Railers begin a four-game road trip in Wheeling, WV with a 7:05pm puck drop vs. the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins).

The Railers Tavern, located behind the DCU Center is open and provides hockey fans with a great pregame and postgame atmosphere all season long. Watch all road games broadcast live at Railers Tavern or watch on ECHLTV.com for a small fee. Listen to all Railers games live on 98.9 Nash ICON with coverage beginning 30 minutes before puck drop with Eric Lindquist and Tom Matthews .

Full season memberships, mini plans, and group tickets are on sale now by calling the Railers front office at 508-365-1750 or by visiting www.RailersHC.com .

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