November 2018
Your Centre Ice and Howe Arena
Monthly News & Updates
In This Issue:
  • I.C.E. Board Announces Todd Spaulding as New Executive Director
  • Help-A-Hero Twilight Skate with Sport Clips Supports Veterans
  • DRW Training Camp 50% Off Merchandise Sale
  • GTHA: Upcoming Tournaments & Clinics, Tourney Runner Up
  • TCFSC: Learn to Skate; Christmas Show
  • High School Hockey: Saturday Scrimmages; Home Openers
  • Public Programs
I.C.E. Board Announces Todd Spaulding as New Executive Director of Centre Ice; Howe Arena
The board of directors of Involved Citizens Enterprises (I.C.E.) has unanimously approved the hiring of Todd Spaulding as the organization’s next executive director. The board’s decision comes after current executive director Terry Marchand confirmed he will be retiring in the spring of 2019. Congratulations Todd! 

Full story below.

Sport Clips Help-A-Hero Fundraiser Supports Veterans at Saturday's Twilight Skate
An upcoming Twilight Skate will support Veterans through a Sport Clips sponsored program called Help-A-Hero. On Saturday, November 10, $1 of each Twilight Skate admission will be donated to Help-A-Hero.

Join Sporty, the Sport Clips mascot, at Howe Arena this Saturday from 7:15-9:05 pm for a fun night with friends that also supports a great cause. Admission $5; Skate Rental $3 or BYO.

For more information on the Help-A-Hero program, click the link below.

Detroit Red Wings Training Camp Merchandise Sale
Just in time for Christmas!
Detroit Red Wings Training Camp Merchandise 50% Off Sale!

Friday, November 30 5:00-9:00 pm Saturday, December 1 9:00 am - Noon

Limited amount of remaining 2018 DRW Training Camp merchandise. In person sales only. First come, first served.

Don't miss your chance to stuff some stockings with the sweetest SWAG you can find for your favorite hockey fan!
GTHA: Upcoming Tournaments & Clinics; Tournament Runner-Up
Upcoming tournaments:

14 U Bantam House Tournament, Centre Ice Arena - November 30, December 1 & 2

14 U Bantam AA Tournament, Centre Ice
Arena - December 7, 8 & 9

12 U Pee Wee House Tournament - December 14, 15 & 16

Upcoming Clinics:

Hockey Specific Skating School Winter Refresher, Centre Ice Arena - December 26, 27 & 28

Click Here for Info on the Skating Winter Refresher

Turcotte Stickhandling Winter Clinic, Centre Ice Arena - January 3 & 4

Click Here for Info on the Stickhandling Winter Clinic

Congratulations are in order!
Bantam House North Stars Blue Runner-Up at Lansing Spartan Cup Tournament (See Photo)

TCFSC: Learn to Skate Program; Christmas Show
The second Learn to Skate session of the season begins this Saturday, November 10 and runs through January 12, 2019. Participants can choose between Saturday morning classes at Howe Arena at 11:00 am or Monday evening classes at Centre Ice at 6:00 pm during this seven-week session. Learn to Skate is open to any skater ages 3 to adult interested in improving their skating skills.

For complete Learn to Skate dates, times and details, Click Here.

The TC Figure Skating Club annual Christmas Show will take place on Saturday, December 8 at 6:00 pm. The show is FREE and highlights the accomplishments of all ages and skill levels of the club's members. Proceeds from a baked goods sale and silent auction will benefit a skating family in need of some financial assistance - Families Helping Families. Start your holiday season on a high note by attending this special, family-friendly FREE show!


High School Hockey: Saturday Scrimmages; Home Openers
You can just feel it...high school hockey is in the air! The season kicks off this Saturday, November 10 with the High School Hockey Scrimmages beginning at 10:00 am at Centre Ice Arena.

Home openers start on Friday, November 16 when the Bay Reps take on Portage Northern at Centre Ice Arena. One week later on November 23, both the TC Central Trojans and TC West Titans skate in front of the hometown fans at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm respectfully at Centre Ice. The Trojans have their Howe Arena home opener on November 28, the Titans on December 4.

Come cheer on your favorite high school team all season long! Click the link below to access websites for all three teams.

Public Programs at Howe Arena;
Twilight Skate to Support Veterans This Saturday
Public Skating Programs: All Programs Underway at Howe Arena; Help-A-Hero Fundraiser Supports Veterans Saturday
Public Skating Programs
at Howe Arena

Open Skate

T w i l i g h t Skates
Presented by Sport Clips: EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT IN NOVEMBER

Sticks & Pucks

Drop In Hockey

Special T w i l i g h t Skate:

Sport Clips Help- A -Hero Fundraising T w i l i g h t Skate - Saturday, November 10
7:15-9:05 pm

$1 of ALL Admissions will be donated to Help- A -Hero - Come out and SUPPORT our VETS while having fun with friends!
Centre Ice & Howe Arena - Home to These Fine Organizations and Businesses!
Click Logos to Link to Web Sites
Grand Traverse Hockey Association
Traverse City Figure Skating Club
Traverse City Curling Club
Bay Reps
Traverse City Central Trojans
Traverse City West Titans
Licensed Preschool and Day Care Center located within Centre Ice Arena.
"A Place Where Children Grow."
Pro Shop at Centre Ice Arena.
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