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Hockey foundation giving kids chance to gear up at AZ Ice Gilbert

The Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation recently held a "Shott's Tots" gear distribution at the AZ Ice facility in Gilbert.

The foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support hockey programming and the growth of the sport in Arizona.

At the Gilbert session, 43 kids new to hockey received gear. Additionally, 23 kids particpated in Learn to Stake in the East Valley, with 20 being first-time skaters.

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Philanthropy

Hockey foundation giving kids chance to gear up at AZ Ice Gilbert

Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:15 pm

AZ Ice Gilbert
2305 E. Knox Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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The Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation recently held a "Shott's Tots" gear distribution at the AZ Ice facility in Gilbert.

The foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support hockey programming and the growth of the sport in Arizona.

At the Gilbert session, 43 kids new to hockey received gear. Additionally, 23 kids particpated in Learn to Stake in the East Valley, with 20 being first-time skaters.

The majority of kids are from Gilbert, Queen Creek and Mesa, but it also helped kids from as far as Casa Grande and Florence.

The foundation will have future events as well, and families can get on a waitlist at https://playazhockeylegacy.sportngin.com/register/form/829515972/.

Participants will be directed into AZ Ice Gilbert's ecosystem where they can continue to play hockey.