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2003
Pro Showcase
(XHL Charity Event)
Hundreds of
hockey fans experienced an exciting charity hockey event, the Cross Ice
Hockey PRO SHOWCASE, on Sunday, June 22, 2003 at the New England Sports
Center in Marlboro, MA. The National Cross Ice Hockey League (XHL)
sponsored the event, bringing together current and former NHL and AHL
professional players to demonstrate the speed and the excitement of CROSS ICE
HOCKEY!!
Dale Arnold,
noted Boston sports radio host, emceed the event that included Shawn
McEachern, Keith Aucoin, Carl Corazzini, Ed Ronan, Rich Brennan and members
of the Worcester Ice Cats. The professional players teamed with mite and
squirt players to demonstrate the newest hockey trend ... cross ice hockey.
Attendees lined up for player autographs and participated in a charity auction
of hundred of pieces of sports equipment and autographed items (including Boston
Bruins tickets & a Bobby Orr autographed jersey).
"Cross ice hockey
is not a new concept. It's used today by many coaches at all levels," states
Ed Ronan, Stanley Cup Champion & President of the XHL. "When I played at
Boston University and in the NHL, cross ice was a common form of training and
practice. Many knowledgeable hockey people believe cross ice hockey should
become more widespread among our youth. The founding of The National Cross
Ice Hockey League (XHL), a non-profit organization, hopes to make cross ice
hockey a more common child development tool. Playing in smaller areas forces the
children to skate quicker, stickhandle quicker, shoot quicker, and most
importantly think and react quicker. It conditions the children for improved
speed in all aspects of the game. The goal of the Cross Ice Hockey PRO
SHOWCASE is to use event proceeds to provide a cash donation to the Mark
Bavis Foundation and other local charities."
Media coverage of
the event included WEEI Radio 850, WRKO Radio 680, WHDH-TV 7and The Boston
Globe. Loansnap.com and Wet Dog Advertising filmed the event and included
footage in a Loansnap.com commercial.
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