BALTIMORE — 160 children took hockey to the streets in the present day in Baltimore’s thirteenth annual Street Hockey Tournament at Madison Square Rec Center.
Ten recreation heart groups from throughout town competed towards each other for a miniature Stanley Cup and the bragging rights as the most effective crew in town.
Organizers say the primary aim is to have enjoyable and get youngsters in the game.
WATCH: 160 children compete in Baltimore street hockey tournament
160 children compete in Baltimore street hockey tournament
“Ice hockey could be a actually costly sport for lots of households, it requires a number of journey, a number of gear. Street hockey is an alternative choice to that sport, a extra reasonably priced various. All you want is a stick and a ball in a internet, you possibly can type of play wherever,” mentioned Michael Janke, Washington Capitals off-ice coordinator for youth hockey growth.
The Washington Capitals pay for the tournament, which additionally contains crew shirts and water bottles for every participant.
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