I was poking around for this morning’s ramble regarding Wings players’ summertime training when I was reminded that Steven Oleksy’s Eastside Elite Hockey League (or ESE Hockey), an informal competitive hockey league for Michigan-based players’ summertime skates, is already under way in Mount Clemens, MI.
This Monday, August 8th, the ESE League’s All-Star Challenge will take place at Mount Clemens Ice Arena, and here’s what it promises:
The 2022 ESE All-Star Challenge will kick start the event with two High School Division games and an Elite Division game – all part of the ESE Summer League. Following the two High School Division games and Elite Division game, an ESE All-Star Challenge – College Division will take place featuring elite NCAA players. The main event is the highly anticipated and fan-favorite ESE All-Star Challenge – Pro Division! The ESE All-Star Challenge – Pro Division will feature NHL, AHL, and ECHL players including NHL All-Stars Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Zach Werenski, and local favorites Vlad Namestnikov, Jordan Oesterle, Michael Rasmussen, Taro Hirose, Riley Barber, Josh Norris, Will Lockwood, and Ben Gleason!
Tickets are either $20 for the 10-plus-hour long event or $100 for VIP packages, and the tickets are on sale on EventBrite until Monday, when you can only purchase them in person at Mount Clemens Ice Arena. Enjoy!
