As part of Hockey Weekend Across America and their ongoing Hockeytown Thanks initiative, the Detroit Red Wings will be presenting a variety of hockey events throughout the duration of Saturday, February 18. Teams and players from all ages and skill levels will be participating in this unique daylong endeavor, which will be highlighted by an outdoor practice at downtown Detroit’s Clark Park featuring the entirety of the Red Wings roster.

The special Red Wings outdoor practice at Detroit’s Clark Park (between Vernor & I-75) will have special observation areas installed specifically for fans to catch all of the action beginning at noon (gates open at 11:00 a.m.). The first 2,000 citizens of Hockeytown to arrive on location will be able to watch the Red Wings skate for approximately one hour as they prepare for a Sunday home game versus San Jose. Fans wishing to attend the Red Wings’ historic outdoor practice on the 18th will be required to make one of three charitable donations upon entering the facility:

1) Canned goods to benefit Gleaners Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan OR
2) At least $2 cash/person in support of the Clark Park Coalition OR
3) Pre-owned hockey equipment to be used by Clark Park & the Detroit Hockey Association

Co-sponsored by Tim Hortons and Kroger, the Red Wings’ outdoor skate at Clark Park will feature a pre-selected TimBits minor hockey team taking part in drills alongside the reigning NHL Central Division champs for a portion of practice. Hot chocolate and coffee will be made available to attendees of this event courtesy of Tim Hortons. Fifty pairs of V.I.P. lanyards granting holders exclusive access to the Tim Hortons Hot Zone at Clark Park will be given away by Tim Hortons over the course of the next two weeks. More information on this promotion can be obtained by visiting www.detroitredwings.com/timhortonsclarkpark.



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