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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
RPD vs. MCSO rivalry renewed for Amerks Hometown Heroes Night
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An incredible weekend is shaping up at the Blue Cross Arena! The Knighthawks are teaming up with the Veterans Outreach Center for Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, but first, the Amerks have Hometown Heroes Night. The team will honor all first responders, frontline medical staff, and military members during Friday's game. Before the Amerks take the ice, at 4:00 that afternoon, RPD will face off against members of the sheriff's office in an exhibition. The Amerks are offering all hometown heroes and military personnel one free ticket to the game, with additional tickets for family and friends available for up to 25% off. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Springfield Thunderbirds and firefighters raise money for LA fires
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Thunderbirds, in partnership with the Springfield Fire Department and local firefighter organizations, have raised $4,000 to support fire departments in Los Angeles and surrounding communities affected by recent devastation. Easthampton businesses celebrate success with Chamber of Commerce The funds, collected through the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Foundation, were raised during the Thunderbirds' Hometown Heroes Night at the MassMutual Center. 'This year's Hometown Heroes Night was a reminder to us all of the bravery and courage these men and women showcase on a daily basis to protect and serve their communities,' said Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa. 'We are so proud as an organization to see such an amazing response from our fanbase to make this donation possible. Our thoughts continue to be with all those affected by the devastation in Southern California.' Springfield firefighters led a 'Fill the Boot' campaign, gathering donations from generous fans, while the team contributed a portion of the night's 50-50 raffle proceeds. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Springfield Thunderbirds join forces with the fire department to raise money for LA fires
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – On Saturday night, the Springfield Thunderbirds teamed up with the Springfield Fire Department to raise funds for fire crews battling wildfires in California, which has created hundreds of billions of dollars worth of damage. This event took place at Hometown Heroes Night, where the Springfield firefighters were at the game stationed around the arena collecting donations for the 'Fill the Boot Campaign.' Local animal organizations invite community to build shelters for feral cats The T-Birds took on the Providence Bruins at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, but it's more than a game for the organization. They are fundraising for the brave women and men who have been fighting on the front lines in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Springfield firefighters, Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, and Local 648 were outside the venue before the game with their trucks on display, greeting fans, before collecting donations in the boots. The Thunderbirds also sold 50/50 raffle tickets, and those proceeds will contribute to the benefit as well. All funds raised from the game will go to the International Association of Firefighters Foundation, which will then be distributed to the LA departments impacted by the fires. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
