What: The Big Assist is an exhibition hockey game with NHL, AHL, Elite European League players and current and former Division I/III college players, hosted by Ryan Shannon of the Zurich Lions and Stanley Cup winner with the Anaheim Ducks. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation. Players from prior years' games and invitees for this year include:*
Marty St. Louis - NY Rangers
Ryan Shannon - Zurich Lions
Brad Richards - NY Rangers
Max Pacioretty - Montreal Canadiens
Torey Krug - Boston Bruins
James vanRiemsdyk - Toronto Maple Leafs
Kevin Shattenkirk - St. Louis Blues
Matt Moulson - Minnesota Wild
Jonathan Quick - LA Kings
Nathan Gerbe - Carolina Hurricanes
Ben Bishop - Tampa Bay Lightning
Chris Kreider - NY Rangers
Cam Atkinson - Columbus Blue Jackets
Matt Lashoff - Zurich Lions
Brian Lashoff - Grand Rapid Griffins
Jaime Sifers - Mannheim Eagles
Tom Atkinson - Boston College
Kevin Sullivan - Union College
*Player availability subject to change
When: Wednesday, July 23rd at 7 pm
Where: Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, CT
Why: The Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation makes financial assistance grants to individuals living with spinal cord injuries in the state of Connecticut. Obie was Ryan Shannon's first hockey coach. Obie suffered a spinal cord injury while bodysurfing in 1997. The Foundation was established in his name to help others with these catastrophic injuries.
Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.ohhf or at the following retail locations:
Darien - Barrett Bookstore, Bodytuning and Blueline Sports at the Darien Ice Rink
Rowayton - Fairfield County Bank
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Pat Shannon - 203-249-5691 - pshannon@innov-llc.com
Candy Wheelock - 203-656-3051 - cwheelock@optonline.net
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