Wolf Pack Help Raise More Than $28,000 for Special Olympics
Published on November 21, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
Hartford, November 21, 2004: Hockey players traded goals and assists for strikes and spares at the fourth annual Bowl-A-Thon to support Eastern Connecticut Special Olympics today. The Hartford Wolf Pack teamed up with Special Olympic athletes, fans, families and friends and helped raise more than $28,000. More than 50 teams participated.
High-scorers for the Pack included Jeff Hamilton, Alexandre Giroux and Jeff MacMillan. "We look forward to this event every year," said Wolf Pack Captain Ken Gernander. "Raising money for Special Olympics and bowling with these athletes, their families and our fans makes for a great day for everyone. These athletes exemplify the meaning of the word team spirit."
Since 1969, Special Olympics Connecticut has provided year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental retardation through local, area, regional and state programs. The Eastern Region is home to more than 1,400 athletes.
The AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack hockey club is part of Madison Square Garden LP. Cablevision Systems Corporation owns a controlling interest in MSG LP, which also includes the New York Rangers (NHL), New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Liberty (WNBA), the MSG Network, Fox Sports Net and the Madison Square Garden arena complex.
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