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Millersville Ice Hockey Makes a Difference

They not only play ice hockey, they give back – a lot!

Millersville’s ice hockey team recently raised $1,475 for the American Cancer Society in a 3 vs. 3 tournament called the Thomas Duffey Benefit.

In January 2013, Millersville defenseman Travis Duffey, lost his father, Thomas Duffey to liver and pancreatic cancer. Thomas had supported every Millersville ice hockey game up until his last few weeks. The team wanted to do something that would show their loss, yet make a difference in the community. They began the annual benefit event to donate to the American Cancer Society to help others who are fighting the same battle as Thomas.

“This is my third year participating in the event, and it is an absolutely amazing experience,” said ice hockey team president Eric Hench, “It is nice to see, not only the Millersville community, but the ice hockey community come together to raise money for such a great cause.”

The team holds an additional 3 vs. 3 annual benefit tournament for the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster. This past year the tournament raised $2,050.

Another organization the team raises money for is the Wounded Warrior Project. The team raffled off camouflage jerseys and raised $1,484 this year.

In addition to holding various fundraisers, the team also volunteers at various organizations in Lancaster. This year they volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster by painting their clubhouse. They volunteered at Lancaster Ice Rink by painting, cleaning glass, and picking up trash. In the past, the team has helped the Learn To Play Hockey program at Lancaster Ice Rink and volunteered and fundraised for the American Diabetes Association.

“We are pushing to become a nationally recognized organization,” said Hench, “This past season we finished the year receiving national ranking votes in the southeast region.”

One reply on “Millersville Ice Hockey Makes a Difference”

These guys work and play hard. I am proud to have known many of their members over the years, they do great work as well as play great hockey. Congrats for the recognition!

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