Saratoga Springs Fire & Police Square Off for Holiday Hockey Classic

SARATOGA SPRINGS —On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Saratoga Springs Firefighters IAFF Local 343 will be hosting the Saratoga Springs Police PBA in the annual Saratoga Springs Fire & Police Holiday Hockey Classic. The game will be played to benefit the Franklin Community Center’s Holiday Assistance Program. 

This program has been essential in providing local families assistance during the holidays. The hockey game and toy donation associated with it has the goal to ensure that every child in the area has the opportunity to wake up on Christmas morning to a present waiting for them. The game has seen continued growth with increased support each year it has been played. 

This year’s game will be held at the Weibel Ice Rink (30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs) with doors opening at approximately 6 p.m., after the conclusion of the Skidmore College game against Southern Maine. Gametime is scheduled for 7 p.m. Admission to the game is free with the donation of a new and unwrapped toy (or monetary donation). The game will include raffling items from various sponsors; King’s Tavern, Panza’s on the Lake, Skidmore Hockey and the Adirondack Thunder, with all proceeds going to the Franklin Community Center. If you would like to donate but can not attend the game on Nov. 19, toy collection boxes are open at the following locations: Saratoga Springs Fire Department Station 1 at 60 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Fire Department Station 2 at 166 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs Police Department at 5 Lake Avenue, Kings Tavern at 241 Union Ave and Panza’s on the Lake at 510 NY-9P, Saratoga Springs. 

If you have any questions please contact Chris Stewart at 518-338-2664 or email at ssfd159@yahoo.com.