Street Hockey

Young Ice Bears fans now have the opportunity to play street hockey on game nights.

The Boweman's of Oak Ridge are some of the first fans to try out the new attraction. Tim Boweman, just brought his daughter Haylee to her first hockey game. "We used to come and watch all the hockey games when we were younger and just thought to bring her."

It's also 6-year-old Haylee's first time learning the game, by playing street hockey. This playing surface is much smaller than an ice rink, making it easier for these young girls and boys learn by doing.

Unlike traditional hockey - the street hockey sticks are big and soft, and the puck is a large foam ball - so no one gets hurt.

Haylee's dad, along with other parents, line the sidelines to support their children. "oh yeah, she was excited the whole way over here,” Bowman said.

"If we bring in an Ice Bears fan for the very first time - very first game - there's lots of reasons to make them come back - hopefully this is another one of them,” Ice Bears GM Mike Murray said.

The players all receive safety instructions before the contests, which are chaperoned by a front office staff member.





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