FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Try Hockey For Free Day Coming to Oakland Ice Center operated by Sharks Ice on Saturday, February 20th.

Oakland, CA – The Oakland Bears & Sharks Ice Youth Hockey invites boys and girls to the Oakland Ice Center operated by Sharks Ice on Saturday, February 20th for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Hockey Weekend Across America. Starting at 10:15am local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment.

“We look forward to welcoming families to the Oakland Ice Center operated by Sharks Ice to try our great sport of ice hockey” said Derek Donald, Hockey Manager. “Our goal is for these families to enjoy watching their kids learn new skills with big smiles on their faces.”

USA Hockey's Try Hockey program, with the support of the National Hockey League and NHL member clubs, among others, is designed to provide youth hockey associations a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport. In addition to presenting sponsor Kraft Heinz, Total Hockey and Liberty Mutual Insurance are official sponsors of Try Hockey For Free Days. USA Hockey has close to 300 locations offering this unique opportunity to kids nationwide.

To register for this Try Hockey For Free event, please visit

www.TryHockeyForFree.com

For more information, please contact: Derek Donald, Hockey Manager for Sharks Ice Oakland

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