What is Ice Hockey in Harlem?
It’s is a nonprofit community-based organization in New York City that uses the sport of hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility, teamwork and good character for kids. The objective of the organization is to provide inspiration, encouragement and guidance to children, leading to better life experiences, education and career opportunities. Since 1987, Ice Hockey in Harlem has enriched the lives of more then 1,000 inner-city boys and girls. In February 2004, the New York Rangers announced a scholarship fund providing Ice Hockey In Harlem participants with funding to local private and parochial schools. As a result, five participants received assistance for educational funding. Every NHL team should have programs such as this. Of course, there is only so much NHL teams can do and they all do something. It is a challenge, but worth every cent. One reason hockey players are considered so down to earth and approachable is because of the example they received from their parents
