Hartnell, Timonen to play in Sandy benefit hockey game in A. C.
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Hartnell, Timonen to play in Sandy benefit hockey game in A. C.
Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Hockey is back.
Now before you think we're talking about the start of the NHL season, stop dreaming.
Today is the 62d day of the lockout and there is no end in sight.
But a benefit hockey game featuring several NHL players will be held in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m., with proceeds aiding those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The game, billed as Operation Hat Trick because it aids three organizations, will feature all-stars Scott Hartnell and Kimmo Timonen of the Flyers and Brad Richards of the Rangers.
Proceeds will go directly to the Empire State Relief Fund, the New Jersey Hurricane Relief Fund and the American Red Cross, aiding New York and New Jersey families affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Tickets, priced from $20 to $100, can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall box office, ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or by calling 800-736-1420. For more information about the event, visit www.facebook.com/atlanticcityheroes
“We are all overwhelmed by the damage and destruction caused to our area by Hurricane Sandy and as professional hockey players, we wanted to come together to help those who were victimized by the storm,” Richards said. “While we know the road to recovery is long, we hope a hockey game featuring some of the top players will help rally additional support for the three great organizations that are committed to helping rebuild our area.”
Richards and Hartnell will each captain a team represented by several of their professional teammates as well as other notable legends from throughout the hockey world.
“The lives that have been touched by the devastation are people in our own communities and the communities of our fans,” said Hartnell, calling it "an honor" to participate in the event.
Those joining Richards, Timonen and Hartnell, either on the ice or in support of “Operation Hat Trick, include Bobby Ryan, Braydon Coburn, James van Riemsdyk, Simon Gagne, Ville Leino, Dan Carcillo, Steve Eminger, Jeff Halpern, Brian Boyle, Jody Shelley, John Carlson, Taylor Pyatt, Steve Downie, Wayne Simmonds and James Neal.
“We are grateful that these athletes have come together to assist in our ongoing rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Sandy,” said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. “I’m hopeful their efforts will be met with overwhelming support from those who are in a position to attend to help our recovery organizations.”
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Do not support any event with NHL players including this one. Don't want to penalize charity but the only way I would show up is to boo the NHL players off the ice.— Drew777- Hey, backhand, which news outlets do you watch? Are they the same ones that hushed up the Libya mess? Are they the same lying bunch of jerks who never tell the people the truth? Only Fox News tells it like it is but some liberals don't want to hear that. Most of you need just what your inane user name is and that's a good, solid backhand!— vietnamvet
- @vietnamvet:
I served in Vietnam assigned to the 1st Bn 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division/173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) 1968-1969. My MOS was 11E40P (tank commander/parachute qualified). I was a Sergeant E-5.
See my regimental web site at www.rjsmith.com/my_unit.html. I am the web master for my regiment.
What outfit did you serve in and what was your MOS?
My user name is derived from my nickname at the rink: My backhand is, quite contrarily, much better than my forehand. Goalies hate it.— backhand - While slightly off topic, I should disclose that when I had a family emergency while I was in combat in the Central Highlands, The American Red Cross proved to be completely useless at assisting in the resolution.
It was the Salvation Army that moved heaven and earth to get things resolved.
Guess who gets my donations?— backhand - BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH HAHAHAHAHAHA...Oh my god oh my god... Cant stop Laughing ....HAHAHAHAHA ... Fox News? Are you mental?
- dcn, you are absolutely right! maybe about half the money the Red Cross pulls in goes to the people who really need it.— vietnamvet
- Strange, but I don't see the NHL doing anything to benefit the victims of Sandy.— backhand
- Why anyone would give money to the Red Cross is beyond me, they are too busy spending the donation money on 5 star hotel accomodations for themselves than spending the money on the people that actually need help.— dcn
- Stick to sports. — AreaMan
- Nice turnout by both current and former Flyers to help out. and oh ya, F Bettman.— Sidewinder7
- Typical flyer fan.— Sidney Crosby
- Nice, maybe Simmonds can finally get some payback on Neal. As close to flyers pens as it gets i guess...— philly thug
