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Martin Luther King Junior asserted, "I have a dream that one day ... little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers." February 13 - 15, 2009 the spirit of these words will be alive in Hockey in the Hood V. While hockey players don't necessarily "join hands" there will be plenty of hard checks and high-fives at Hockey in the Hood V in Detroit, MI.

The Detroit Hockey Association will host HITH V at Jack Adams ArenaSelect games will also be played at City Sports Center. See the Detroit Hockey Association Calendar for a full schedule of games. Willie O'Ree will kick off the festivities by dropping the ceremonial first puck during the opening ceremonies at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 2/14/09. This year, the NHL is providing a special treat. The Stanley Cup and Jack Adams Trophy will visit Jack Adams arena from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Saturday. Bring out the family to see these historic trophies and enjoy some good hockey.  All games are free!

Slide Show from HITH IV
The annual Hockey in the Hood tournament breaks down stereotypes and brings diverse inner-city hockey teams together for a tournament that is capped off by the presentation of the Willie O’Ree championship trophy, the Willie O’Cup. In 2008 HITH IV celebrated Willie O'Ree's 50th anniversary! O'Ree broke the color barrier as the first black player in the NHL back in 1958.  Read Willie's biography and log on to his blog via this link.

Hockey in the Hood 5 LogoHockey in the Hood V (Feb. 13 - 15) will be the most diverse inner-city amateur hockey tournament yet.  This year teams from eleven cities including Chicago, IL; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Washington, DC; Buffalo, NY; Pittsburg, PA; Fraser, MI; Royal Oak, MI; Wasilla, AK, and Windsor, Ontario will participate.  Our guest of honor, Willie O'Ree will travel from his home in San Diego, CA.

HITH IN THE NEWS
The annual Hockey in the Hood tournament has been covered by multiple media outlets over the years. Following are links to articles that provide history of HITH, profiles of other inner-city programs, and features of Willie O’Ree.

O'Ree Receives Another Honor
Hockey pioneer named to the Order of Canada

BASN Wire Services – January 1, 2009

'Black Ice' Gets More Rave Reviews
Hockey documentary wins award at Roxbury Film Festival

BASN Wire Services – August 8, 2008

March 3, 2008 - Michigan Hockey
Detroit Hockey Association hosts a different kind of tournament
Fourth annual Hockey in the Hood draws 22 inner city and rural area teams from all over the country
By Michael Passman

February 20, 2008
Detroit Dragons teams won fourth consecutive Hockey in the Hood Titles
Posted by George James Malik - mlive.com

February 9, 2008 - Black Athlete Sports Network
Detroit to Host 'Hockey in the Hood' Tourney
Pioneer Willie O'Ree to be honored at fourth annual event
By BASN Wire Service

 


 

HITH Articles 2008

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