Terriers Continue Partnership With Ice Hockey in Harlem
December 2, 2019 | Men's Ice Hockey, Student-Athlete Academic Support Service, Community Service
NEW YORK - The Boston University men's ice hockey team once again visited New York's Central Park on Saturday and continued its partnership with the nonprofit organization Ice Hockey in Harlem (IHIH). This year's visit to Lasker Rink marked the fourth time the Terriers traveled to Harlem and practiced with the program's Pee Wee hockey players.
The Terriers, in New York for their Saturday night game vs. Cornell at Madison Square Garden, held a special hockey clinic for IHIH players led by BU head coach Albie O'Connell. Mike Eruzione, captain of the famed "Miracle on Ice" USA hockey team and a former BU player, was on hand to speak to the IHIH players and answer their questions. In addition, Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello and Boston University assistant dean of students Daryl Deluca spoke to the youngsters about the importance of a college education.
"It was great to once again visit our good friends from Ice Hockey in Harlem," said Marrochello. "Program director Tracy Leary, her staff and the young people with IHIH made us feel right at home at Lasker Rink. We look forward to hosting IHIH on campus this February and continue this important partnership in support of their mission to emphasize education and college readiness through athletics."
In addition to Saturday's clinic, several IHIH players, parents and staff attended Saturday night's game vs. Cornell while IHIH players Angela Martinez and Dontae Riddick dropped the ceremonial first puck before the game.
"We really enjoyed hosting the Boston University Terriers as Lasker Rink and attending their game at Madison Square Garden," said executive director of IHIH Tracy Leary. "For them to skate with our kids and speak to them about the importance of an education is incredibly important to our young players. We are so grateful for our friends from Boston University."
In addition to the on ice festivities, Boston University also donated copies of the book "Black Ice" written by Val James, a New York native who became the first African America to play in the NHL. The books will be used for IHIH's after school reading program.
The Terriers' partnership with IHIH dates back to 2013 when BU first visited the nonprofit group. Since that time, BU has traveled to Lasker Rink each year before their Red Hot Hockey game vs. Cornell. In February of 2015 and again in 2017, a group of IHIH players traveled to the BU campus for a college awareness tour and attended a home game at Agganis Arena. The IHIH players will once again visit BU in February of 2020.
Founded in 1987, Ice Hockey in Harlem is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the social and academic well being of children from the Harlem community through participation in ice hockey. IHIH uses the sport of hockey to engage students and improve their self-esteem, while also providing a safe after school alternative that improves their school attendance and grades. Since its founding, thousands of boys and girls from Harlem have taken part in the program. The organizations motto is "Education is our Goal" and requires each players to attend weekly classroom sessions as a condition for participation in the hockey program.
For more information about Ice Hockey in Harlem click HERE
The Terriers, in New York for their Saturday night game vs. Cornell at Madison Square Garden, held a special hockey clinic for IHIH players led by BU head coach Albie O'Connell. Mike Eruzione, captain of the famed "Miracle on Ice" USA hockey team and a former BU player, was on hand to speak to the IHIH players and answer their questions. In addition, Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello and Boston University assistant dean of students Daryl Deluca spoke to the youngsters about the importance of a college education.
"It was great to once again visit our good friends from Ice Hockey in Harlem," said Marrochello. "Program director Tracy Leary, her staff and the young people with IHIH made us feel right at home at Lasker Rink. We look forward to hosting IHIH on campus this February and continue this important partnership in support of their mission to emphasize education and college readiness through athletics."
In addition to Saturday's clinic, several IHIH players, parents and staff attended Saturday night's game vs. Cornell while IHIH players Angela Martinez and Dontae Riddick dropped the ceremonial first puck before the game.
"We really enjoyed hosting the Boston University Terriers as Lasker Rink and attending their game at Madison Square Garden," said executive director of IHIH Tracy Leary. "For them to skate with our kids and speak to them about the importance of an education is incredibly important to our young players. We are so grateful for our friends from Boston University."
In addition to the on ice festivities, Boston University also donated copies of the book "Black Ice" written by Val James, a New York native who became the first African America to play in the NHL. The books will be used for IHIH's after school reading program.
The Terriers' partnership with IHIH dates back to 2013 when BU first visited the nonprofit group. Since that time, BU has traveled to Lasker Rink each year before their Red Hot Hockey game vs. Cornell. In February of 2015 and again in 2017, a group of IHIH players traveled to the BU campus for a college awareness tour and attended a home game at Agganis Arena. The IHIH players will once again visit BU in February of 2020.
Founded in 1987, Ice Hockey in Harlem is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the social and academic well being of children from the Harlem community through participation in ice hockey. IHIH uses the sport of hockey to engage students and improve their self-esteem, while also providing a safe after school alternative that improves their school attendance and grades. Since its founding, thousands of boys and girls from Harlem have taken part in the program. The organizations motto is "Education is our Goal" and requires each players to attend weekly classroom sessions as a condition for participation in the hockey program.
For more information about Ice Hockey in Harlem click HERE
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