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We're baaaack! The 2009 All Day Power Play is on and scheduled for the weekend of August 8-9. Same format as last year: 24 hours beginning at 9AM on Saturday and ending at 9AM on Sunday. It's a Family Reunion and the continuation of a great tradition that began last year.
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| The Survivors at 7:30AM on Sunday morning last year...thinking about 2009? |
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The first-ever All Day Power Play to benefit Nashua Children's Home was held July 26th-July 27th, 2008 at Cyclones Arena in Hudson, NH. The event was the most successful fundraiser in NCH's history, generating over $25,000 in cash donations.
The All Day Power Play is a 24-hour pickup hockey marathon (17 hours on the ice) consisting of 4 constantly changing teams made up of 15 players each, along with 20 goalies who rotate into the lineups throughout the event. The emphasis is on pacing, stamina and a spirit of teamwork and purpose, with just the right amount of good-natured competitiveness mixed in. The hockey brotherhood knows how to do it right.
In 2008 we began with about 60 players at 9:00AM on Saturday, July 26 and finished on Sunday, July 27 at 9:00AM with about 40 players still standing. The guys (and girl) skated with a lot of determination, skill and class.
The directors, management, staff, and most of all, children of Nashua Children's Home extend their deepest thanks to all who participated and supported the marathon last year. Let's amp it up in 2009!!
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| Our tribute to the late Mark Rowland, a Family Counselor at Nashua Children's Home. |
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| Our tribute to the late Hart Schoonmaker, the dad of one of the ADPP organizers. |
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Instead of a Midnight Madness skills competition we'll go with the Skills Showdown at High Noon. More players, more showing off, more fun.
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If you're a player, consider participating in this event and taking on the challenge. If you know a player who is going to skate, please support them in this grassroots fundraising effort for Nashua Children's Home. If not, you can still donate through the secure server on NCH's website. A link to it can be found on the Inspiration page. All administrative expenses are covered through private contributions and sponsorships, so 100% of donations goes to NCH.
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