#NHLPeachy @NHL NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund and Detroit Red Wings Donate New Zamboni to Cedar Rock Sportplex

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), National Hockey League (NHL) and Detroit Red Wings today announced the donation of a new Zamboni to Cedar Rock Sportsplex to support continued access to hockey programming for local families in Cedar Springs and surrounding communities.  We particularly love the Red Wings at Whom You Know as our friend Gordie played for them before Peachy was born and missed it.

The surprise donation was revealed following a special NHL/NHLPA Learn to Play session hosted in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings. The event brought together members of the inaugural Ram’s Little Wings Learn to Play program, local families, Red Wings alumni Jason Woolley and special guests from the community for an on-ice experience designed to welcome more youth to the game and help support a sustainable hockey future at Cedar Rock Sportsplex.

The Zamboni donation is supported by the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund (IGF), which was created to support and accelerate NHL and Club business initiatives and projects that promote long-term fan development, increase participation at all levels of hockey with an emphasis on youth, and bring hockey to communities across North America.

“Moments like this are what the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund is all about—working with Clubs, communities and local partners to create meaningful pathways into hockey and ensure those opportunities can continue long after a single event,” said Rob Knesaurek, NHL Senior Vice President, Youth Development and Industry Growth. “Cedar Rock Sportsplex has become an important gathering place for this community, and through this donation, we are proud to support the rink’s ability to serve young players and families for years to come.”

“Cedar Rock Sportsplex represents the kind of community rink where young players get a chance to fall in love with the game of hockey,” said Chris Campoli, NHLPA Divisional Player Rep. Through the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund, and in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings, we are proud to provide this donation to keep the Cedar Rock Sportsplex thriving and serving the hockey community in Western Michigan.”

As part of the event, participants took part in a Learn to Play clinic designed to introduce new players to the fundamentals of hockey in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment. The programming reflects the ongoing commitment of the NHL, NHLPA and Detroit Red Wings to reduce barriers to participation, strengthen local hockey infrastructure and inspire the next generation of players and fans.

About the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund

Established in 2013 by the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association, and supported by the NHL’s 32 Clubs, the Industry Growth Fund (IGF) was created to support and accelerate the development of NHL and Club business initiatives and projects that promote long-term fan development and increase participation at all levels of hockey with an emphasis on youth. Since its inception, the IGF has dedicated more than $240 million to develop programming, create initiatives, host events and provide education that drives awareness and brings hockey to communities across North America.

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