Posts About "Foundation Friday"
Foundation Friday : The Steadfast Foundation
December 5th, 2015 When most people hear the name Ryan Miller they think of the long time Buffalo Sabres and current Vancouver Canucks goaltender. When I hear the name Ryan Miller I think community game changer based on the work he and his family do through The Steadfast Foundation. The Steadfast Foundation started in 2006 stemming from Ryan Miller's...
Foundation Friday : Mental Health
November 27th, 2015 Once upon a time, in a suburban town of Chicago, a little blonde haired girl obsessed with strawberries, Robin Ventura, and hockey met a fiery red-haired little boy with a passion for life, making people laugh, and wanting to save lives. They were attached at the hip. Almost every waking moment was spent together. Desks were pushed...
Foundation Friday : Foundation Updates
November 20th, 2015 This week is the tenth edition of "Foundation Friday" and a lot has gone on over the past ten weeks. We thought it would be nice if we updated you on the happenings of a few of the foundations we have already touched on. The NHL team foundations will be recapped during the NHL All-Star weekend. Foligno's Flock There's a new Foligno's...
Foundation Friday : Selling Fandom
November 14th, 2015 Fed up with the way the Kane situation was handled at the first Chicago Blackhawks press conference of the season a die hard Blackhawks fan decided to do something to show the team and the world how she felt. Kat Velez no longer felt comfortable supporting her beloved team. She needed a break. I still love hockey as a sport, but now...
Foundation Friday : Cullen Children's Foundation
November 6th, 2015 Many know Matt Cullen as the newest Pittsburgh Penguin or the center who helped the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup. They know him for playing over 1,000 games in the NHL with 8 different teams and tallying over 600 points thus far. Even people in Italy know the Cullen name. During the 2004-05 lockout season he led the Italian...
Foundation Friday : #breakhayleysbank Campaign
October 31st, 2015 On October 18th, the Buffalo Beauts played their first ever "Strides for the Cure" game. For the entire game the Beauts played in black and pink jersey which had pink ribbons in the numbers on the back. They scored in them. They celebrated while wearing them. Their blood, sweat, and tears are literally a part of these jerseys...
Foundation Friday : Oilers Community Foundation
October 23rd, 2015 Since the Edmonton Oilers stepped onto the hockey scene in 1979 they have dedicated themselves to supporting the surrounding community. However, it was not until 2001 that the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation came into existence. When the foundation was formed it was really a way to formalize the charitable activity of the hockey...
Foundation Friday : Arizona Coyotes Foundation Grants $450,000
October 16th, 2015 On October 8th, the Arizona Coyotes Foundation announced $450,000 was given to 30 different non-profit organizations in the state of Arizona. In June, organizations had to fill out an application to be considered for a grant. However, not just any non-profit could be considered for a grant. They had to meet a certain set of...
Foundation Friday : The Claude Giroux Foundation
October 9th, 2015 Captain Claude Giroux has been a staple in the Philadelphia Flyers organization since his debut in February of 2008. Giroux was a right winger for the Flyers until 2011 when he was bumped up to the first line centre after Mike Richards and Jeff Carter were traded. The change proved successful for Giroux. In 2012 and 2014 he was the third...
Foundation Friday : Mario Lemieux Foundation
October 2nd, 2015 Mario Lemieux is one of the most recognizable players in the history of the NHL. He has been and will always be a Pittsburgh Penguin. As a player and an owner Lemieux has three Stanley Cups with the Penguins. He holds multiple NHL records. Some of which include most goals per period (4), only player to score 30+ power-play goals in two...
Foundation Friday : Foligno's Flock
September 18th, 2015 If there is one thing Columbus Blue Jackets fans are good at it's supporting their team no matter what happens. They line the glass with smiles and signs of support, even if the Jackets are on a lose streak. When something is wrong with a player or their family the fans send well wishes through social media and the mail. If a player has...
