The Red Wings sort of let this one slide under the radar, but on the first day of training camp, Dylan Larkin, Justin Holl, Christian Fischer and Jeff Petry hosted a group of Special Olympics athletes at the end of the first day of training camp.
The Ilitch Companies’ News Hub shared the story thereof (as well as a photo gallery from the event):
On September 19, the Detroit Red Wings hosted the second Special Olympics Poly Hockey Celebration, presented by Gallagher, in an effort to grow the game of hockey within Michigan’s disabled community. A select number of Special Olympics Poly Hockey athletes and their supporters were invited to Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City to view a Detroit Red Wings training camp practice as VIP guests.
Following the practice viewing, the athletes participated in a hockey skills clinic where Red Wings players surprised the athletes with an equipment donation. The prospects were joined by current players Dylan Larkin, Justin Holl, Jeff Petry and Christian Fischer. Gallagher also made a monetary donation for Special Olympics to purchase additional equipment for all 600+ Special Olympics Poly Hockey athletes in Michigan.
Continued; it’s good to hear that the Red Wings continue to bring inclusiveness to their hockey activities, regardless of whether they’re in Detroit or Traverse City.
