Today is Try Hockey Day, sponsored by the NHL. Hundreds of rinks nationwide will host 'Try Hockey for Free' clinics, allowing thousands of children to experience hockey for the first time. To find a participating rink near you and register, visit TryHockeyforFree.com. Fans are also asked to post photos of them trying hockey to USA Hockey’s Facebook page, as well as tweet photos to @USAHockey. Be sure to use #HWAA on all social medal posts related to Hockey Weekend Across America.
Fans 13 years of age and older can register for the Hockey Weekend Across America “Great Day for Hockey” Sweepstakes by clicking here. Three grand prize packages will be awarded, each including hockey skates, a hockey stick, a helmet/facemask combo and hockey gloves, courtesy of CCM. Second and third prized will also be awarded with the drawing taking place after Hockey Weekend Across America.