For Immediate Release: Contact: April 15, 2016 Michelle King, (816) 249-2600 [email protected]

KCIce & NHLPA Replaces Stolen Hockey Gear for Youth Players

For Immediate Release: Contact: April 15, 2016 Michelle King, (816) 249-2600 [email protected]

KANSAS CITY, MO, APRIL 15, 2016 – After their family vehicle was burglarized earlier this month, some local youth hockey players received new hockey gear, after KCIce and the Players’ Association (NHLPA) stepped in to help.

KCIce, an outdoor ice rink and beach volleyball management team, was notified of the burglary and contacted Patrick and Mandi Moran the parents of Saige and Eryka, the two children who’s equipment was stolen. Upon learning of the Moran’s situation, KCIce in conjunction with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA)'s Goals & Dreams program decided to lend a helping hand and replace the stolen gear.

“They had both of their bags with everything they have, including sticks, stolen,” lamented Patrick Moran, “You don’t know how much this means to them. My kids are addicted to hockey.” Eryka is a second grade student attending Parkway Elementary in St. Joseph, MO and plays in the ‘Squirts’ division for the St. Joseph Griffins Hockey Association. Her brother, Saige, is in the fourth grade and also plays for the Griffins. He will be entering the ‘PeeWee’ division in the upcoming season.

“It was an unfortunate situation. Fortunately, with the equipment from NHLPA Goals & Dreams, we were able to keep two more athletes on the ice, and now Saige and Eryka can play in their tournament this week” stated Ken Morrow, KCIce President.

Morrow is a former NHLPA member who skated in 550 NHL games over a 10-year career. He captured the on four occasions as a member of the dynasty of the 1980’s and was also a member of the 1980 US Olympic ‘’ team. A native of Flint, Michigan, Morrow continually shows his passion for the sport of hockey through various outreach programs. “Our mission is to promote and grow ice based sports,” said Morrow. “Our relationships with the NHL, NHLPA, and the ice rinks we have built and continue to develop, allow us to see our mission progress. We have witnessed significant increase in participation in new skaters and hockey players.”

Founded in 2006, KCIce, LLC is an outdoor ice rink developer and management group. KCIce is led by Ken Morrow, KCIce President, 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic Gold Medalist and four time Stanley Cup Champion, with Paul McGannon, KCIce Vice President and Founder of NHL21. KCIce manages The Rink/Sands at Burlington Creek, located at 6109 NW 63rd Terrance, Kansas City, Missouri. KCIce also developed the outdoor ice rink at Old Kinderhook in Camdenton, Missouri in 2014 with more outdoor ice rinks in development.

Launched in 1999 as a way for the players to give back to the game they love, NHLPA Goals & Dreams (G&D) has donated over $24-million to grassroots hockey programs. Over the past 16 years, more than 70,000 deserving children have benefited from receiving G&D donations of full sets of hockey equipment. The players’ program has also assisted with upgrades and the building of hundreds of arenas worldwide in addition to the hockey equipment donations. G&D donations have spanned a total of 34 countries to date: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mongolia, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine and the United States of America. For more information, please visit www.nhlpa.com.

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6109 NW 63rd Terrance, Kansas City, Missouri 64151, 816-249-2600 Main Michelle King, Marketing Director, [email protected], 816-585-1338 Direct The NHLPA’s program provides much needed hockey equipment to programs and organizations that help deserving children and families get involved with the sport, as well as families or individuals facing unique economic or social challenges. The NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund is the largest grassroots hockey assistance program in the world. Founded in 1999, Goals & Dreams has contributed over $22 million to grassroots hockey programs and related causes in 32 countries. Through the donation of equipment grants, the program has given more than 70,000 deserving children the opportunity to play hockey and benefit from the sport’s commitment to teamwork, discipline and physical fitness.

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