Hockey in the Hood - 2006

February 24-26, 2006 the Detroit Hockey Association will host teams from Washington, DC – Buffalo, NY – Harlem, NY – Pittsburg, PA – Columbus, OH – Chicago, IL – and Clark Park in Detroit at the Jack Adams on Lyndon, West of Wyoming. This year's tournament will be attended by NHL groundbreaker, Willie O’Ree. In 1958, Mr. O’Ree was the first African-American to play in the NHL, with the Boston Bruins.

Last year witnessed the inaugural NHL Diversity tournament between the Detroit Dragons and the Fort Dupont Cannons – Washington, DC. This excellent event was attend by a couple hundred people. This year youth teams of all ages will represent seven different cities. This is some good hockey. Bring the family; admission is free!

The Detroit Hockey Assoc. (DHA), a Michigan non-profit corporation, and a recognized 501c (3) organization, is accepting donations from donors, corporations, and small businesses. Contributions will directly support hotel and meal expenses, banquet costs, refreshments, and travel expenses for traveling teams.

The DHA would like to thank all who have supported them thus far, including the NHL, Pittsburg Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Detroit Red Wings.

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