Sharks provide warm welcome on the ice to Special Olympics Massachusetts, 2007 Winter Games Athletes
January 23, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release
WORCESTER - The Worcester Sharks are pleased to announce a new community partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA). The Sharks will serve as the official host of the 2007 Winter Games - Opening Ceremonies.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Special Olympics Massachusetts Winter Games will be held in the Greater Worcester region. The new partnership signifies the long-term potential of ensuring the Games return to the area. The weekend-long Games begin March 2nd and will conclude on March 4th. The Games will bring over 5,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters to the area, and generate over $2 million for the Greater Worcester area economy.
"The Worcester Sharks Organization is committed to being a long-standing partner within the Worcester community," said Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr "Since the Sharks moved to Worcester, we have vowed to do that, this is just another example. We are thrilled to be able to partner with such a reputable organization as the Special Olympics and we are excited to see the Athletes and their families flood the DCU Center for Opening Ceremonies and then cheer us on against the Providence Bruins on March 2nd It's a win-win situation for all."
"We are glad to be back in Worcester and we're thrilled to have the Sharks as a partner and supporter of our Winter Games," said SOMA President and CEO, Robert Johnson "Opening Ceremonies this year will be quite an event, our Athletes are really looking forward to kicking off the games here at the DCU Center."
The 2007 Winter Games will take place at several locations including: Wachusett Mountain, Assumption and Holy Cross Colleges, Auburn AMF Lanes, Buffone Arena, Burncoat High School, Clark University, Forest Grove Middle School and Notre Dame Academy. All of the competition events are fee and open to the public.
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