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MSHCA Boys and Girls High-School All-Star Games presented by Shriners on March 21
Worcester Sharks to host MSHCA Boys and Girls High-School All-Star Games presented by Shriners on March 21
Eight former All-Stars have been drafted by NHL teams
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Sharks (@WorcesterSharks), proud American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) announced today that the Sharks will be hosting the Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association High School All-Star Games presented by Shriners, on Saturday, March 21 beginning with a 1:45pm start for the girl’s game followed by a 4pm puck drop for the boys at the DCU Center. The All-Star Games will feature the state’s top 92 high school senior boys and girls from MIAA schools, as selected by the MSHCA. The All-Star Games will consist of boys and girls teams split into Team South and Team North. Rosters are below. This will be the 6th annual boy’s All-Star game and the 3rd year for the girl’s game. Admission to the MSHCA High School All-Star Games presented by Shriners will be $11 in advance and $16 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston.
“These games are a terrific opportunity for the elite Massachusetts high school hockey players to showcase their talents in front of scouts and hockey fans alike,” stated Worcester Sharks Sr. Director of Business & Community Development Michael Myers. “The Sharks take great pride in partnering with Shriners by hosting the MSHCA All-Star Games and we are proud to have had eight former players drafted by NHL teams.” In addition; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler will appear and sign autographs from 5pm-7pm and will drop the ceremonial first puck before the Sharks game at 7pm.
Eight previous MSCHA All-Stars have been drafted by NHL clubs;
· Max Willman (Barnstable HS – 121st pick by Buffalo in 2014)
· Liam Coughlin (Catholic Memorial HS – 130th pick by Tampa Bay in 2014)
· Nolan Vesey (North Reading HS – 158th pick by Toronto in 2014)
· Brian Pinho (St. John’s Prep – 174th pick by Washington in 2013)
· Chris Leblanc (Winthrop HS – 161st pick by Ottawa in 2013)
· Sam Kurker (St. John’s Prep – 56th pick by St. Louis in 2012)
· Brendan Collier (Malden Catholic HS – 189th pick by Carolina in 2012)
· Colin Blackwell (St. John’s Prep – 194th pick by San Jose in 2011)
Doors will open at 1:15pm on March 21. The girl’s All-Star game will begin at 1:45pm followed by the boy’s game at 4pm. A ticket to the All-Star games will also allow fans to attend the Sharks’ match versus the Lehigh Valley Phantoms that evening at 7pm. “The Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association is extremely excited about the upcoming games and grateful to the Worcester Sharks and Shriners for making this an annual occurrence,” said MSHCA Board of Director member David Spinale. “Eight former All-Stars have been drafted by the NHL and we have another extremely talented group slated to skate on March 21.” To purchase tickets, call Andrew Nawn at the Sharks front office at 508-929-0500. For updated information and team rosters, log on to www.SharksAHL.com. About the Aleppo Shriners Shriners, or Shrine Masons, belong to Shriners International. The Shrine is an international Fraternity of approximately 500,000 members who belong to Shrine Centers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Republic of Panama Germany and the Philippines. Founded in New York City in 1872, the organization is composed solely of Master Masons.
About the Shriners Hospital for Children – Boston
This 30-bed pediatric burn hospital provides comprehensive acute care and reconstructive and rehabilitative care to children who have been burned. A brand-new hospital was recently constructed in Boston to replace the old facility. This hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America.
About the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Springfield
This hospital recently completed a $2 million renovation to its outpatient department to accommodate the growing trend in outpatient activity. After several years of planning, the project was executed in February 2009, with the end result being additional modernized space needed to handle 20,000 clinic visits annually.
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