Located on the banks of Monogahela River with a population of just over 1, inhabitants, Belle Vernon and Rostraver Ice Garden were the focal point of this celebration of hockey and community that culminated in a thrilling preseason game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. After a couple of teaser community events Thursday and Friday, weekend's main events kicked off Saturday morning with a parade through the streets of Belle Vernon. The attention then turned to the ice at the Rostraver Ice Garden where two local youth teams faced-off, cheered on by their friends, family and neighbours.
Adding to the atmosphere and giving the game a true NHL feel was the Penguins ice crew, public address announcer and even IceBurgh — the Pens official mascot. The people that have been supporting us in this have been absolutely amazing and so far beyond what we ever expected," Ivey said. Trefiak said fundraising has been going on for years and those efforts will continue. Residents watched Hockey Night in Canada on a big screen and celebrated late into the night. Bienvenido a NHL. After weeks of online voting, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania demonstrated unrivaled enthusiasm and pride, and proved they are the most passionate hockey community in America.
The Rostraver Ice Garden, which first opened in and hosted the Penguins training camp in the s, had its roof collapse nearly seven years ago because of heavy snow.
The collapse caused damage to nearly one-third of the structure and the rink has been in need of renovations ever since. The Flyers also played an intra-squad game at the new Civic Centre in Charlottetown during their week on the Island. The maroon, gold and white uniforms with the big M in front are familiar in the western part of PEI. The town has produced some outstanding sports people over the years like harness horseman Orville Willis, hockey stars like Mickey Callaghan, Darcy Harris, and Darcy Ashley plus Canadian softball star Jeff Ellsworth.
It seems there are Islanders everywhere and they all support something that will benefit their kin on PEI, no matter what town. Kraft Hockeyville says over 2.
Hundreds of residents from the surrounding community poured into the local arena and took part in an all-day party that led up to the winning announcement in front of fans young and old including many minor hockey players and their families. What a day! What a victory!. There was also a need to make the entrance to the arena more accessible for people with mobility issues.
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