‘Yoopers United’ team selected for game against Red Wings Alumni on September 13th

The Detroit Red Wings’ Alumni Association will take part in their second annual charity game against “Yoopers United,” a team representing the United Way of Marquette County, on Saturday, September 13th in Marquette.

MyUPNow’s Tor Thorne reports that the charitable game’s cast of characters, many of whom were selected from the amateur ranks, have been selected:

The third annual Detroit Red Wings Alumni Hockey Game, hosted by the United Way of Marquette County is set to take place in September. Local hockey players have the opportunity to skate alongside Red Wings legends as part of the united way’s fundraising campaign to provide crucial services for local residents.

Monday, the United Way officially unveiled the roster of players that will suit up against the Red Wings alumni:

  • Mason Aldrich
  • Brett Beaudry
  • Neeco Belanger
  • Wolff Belanger
  • Joel Benson
  • Corey Blake
  • Tom Blake
  • Jim Conlin 
  • Andy Contois
  • Joey Enright 
  • Justin Florek
  • Chris Gobert
  • Charlie Holsworth
  • Jim Jackson
  • Brian Kulbeida
  • Mike Madosh
  • Josh Paquette
  • Gavin Porter
  • Barbara Salmela
  • Dave Shyiak
  • Ryan Sullivan

Head Coach: Rick Comley

Assistant Coach: Ryan Riipi

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