The series will kick off with in-person Learn to Play and Try Hockey For Free sessions on Sunday, March 21. Both events will take place at Sports Stable in Boulder with the girls-only Learn to Play occurring from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the Try Mile High Mites for Free happening from 1-2 p.m. These will provide an opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to experience the sport in a welcoming and risk-free environment.
The first virtual event will be on Monday, March 22 with an Off-Ice Training Sessionwith Avalanche female hockey ambassador Michele Amidon and former Team USA athlete Jordan Slavin. This is an opportunity for girls of all ages and skill levels to learn about exercises and drills that can help them keep their skills sharp while away from the ice.
On Tuesday, March 23, those tips for off-ice movements will be put into use with a low-impact Cross-Training Sessionto help build agility and mental focus. The session will be led virtually by Altitude Sports' Lauren Jbara, who is also a certified Barre instructor.
The final event of the virtual series will be on Wednesday, March 24 when fans can participate in a Live Question and Answer Session with female members of the hockey community. Some of the women that will give their expertise in the video call will be Michele Amidon, Colorado Select hockey director Hannah Westbrook and athletes Jordan Slavin and Grace Lee, who are both Colorado natives. These hockey ambassadors will discuss their careers paths, the challenges they experienced throughout their journey and their inspiring stories.
The Girls Growing The Game series will be followed by the Avalanche's Hometown Hockey Night on Thursday, March 25 when Colorado hosts the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena. That outing will showcase the development of hockey in Colorado as well as future commitments to grow the game. Elements that commemorate how the Avalanche has been involved in the community throughout its 25 years in Denver will also be showcased on the team's social channels, during the game broadcast and with in-game elements.
Fans can choose which virtual events they want to participate in by registering
here
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