Irish American Ice Hockey Classic: Boston 2010

The Irish American Hockey Association has partnered with the Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation to raise monies for Charities throughout the New England region over a 5 day period in Boston, March 2010.

Pictured to the right is an on ice check presentation to the Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Irish American Hockey Association in partnership with players and sponsors from the Irish Hockey Classic Tournament.

Other donations resulting from the Irish American Hockey Tournament include $2,500.00 to the James Michael Curley Recreation Center in South Boston as well as a $2500.00 check to South Boston Youth Hockey. The Irish American Hockey Association was also a sponsor to the Pan Mass Challenge supporting two teams that completed the 2 day, 194 mile trek.

The Irish American Hockey Classic will have over 500 adult Hockey Players from The US and Canada skating for their respective charities as each team designates their individual charity in which they will be raising funds for.

The Irish American Hockey Classic Boston 2010 has 5 separate divisions of play for the 5 day event:

The Ahern Division is made up of former NHL and AHL hockey players and is the highest caliber of hockey for the tournament.

The Cunniff Division is comprised of former Collegiate hockey players from across the United States and Canada and offers a high pace and highly skilled level of play.

The O'Dwyer Division is comprised of many law enforcement agencies across the US and Canada as well as many competitive men’s business league teams that play at competitive pace.

The "Guinness Division" offers the fun and festivities for the good hockey teams that want to enjoy the week festivities in Boston at a slower and less competitive environment that some of the top tier divisions.

The "Over 50" Division highlights many of the Golden Aged players who still have a passion for the great game of ice hockey.

We've partnered with various entertainment partners as well as the Boston Bruins Alumni team for VIP parties, hospitality venues and private receptions scheduled throughout the 5 day event which will include many dignitaries, celebrities and current and former NHL players who have agreed to donate their time and resources for the benefit of the Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation.

Please visit www.IrishHockey.com for up to the minute information on this years tournament.