Good News Notes: “The novel coronavirus has been an economic wrecking ball. However, several celebrities have stepped in to provide some relief to communities. Hockey star Sidney Crosby is joining the ranks. Earlier this week, the National Hockey League announced that Sidney helped to donate 100,000 meals to the Pittsburgh community. The centerman, who is currently…
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NHL, multiple teams donating to Nashville tornado relief
Good News Notes: “The National Hockey League and several of its franchises have reached out to support the home city of the Nashville Predators in the wake of a deadly tornado. The Minnesota Wild announced a $25,000 team donation, as well as an additional $25,000 donation from franchise owner Craig Leipold and his wife Helen,…
Lightning’s Community Hero reaches $20 million milestone
Good News Notes: “Everyone knows what’s coming. The whistle blows, and the ice crew takes the ice for the second time of the game. Normally, that’s a great time to hit the bathroom or concessions. But at Amalie Arena, people stay in their seats. The second TV timeout is for the Community Hero presentation. On…
An eight-year-old’s act of kindness
Good News Notes: “Late Sunday night, the Binghamton Devils arrived back in town after a road win in Cleveland. With snow covering the Southern Tier, the team expected to clear off their cars on arrival, but instead they saw the task was done. During the B-Devils game in Cleveland, radio broadcaster Rob Lippolis put out…
High school hockey player saved by defibrillator after collapsing
Good News Notes: “A young hockey player collapses on the ice and an athletic trainer springs into action. Now the parents of Northville teen Conor Place, can’t help but call an athletic trainer – an angel.” “Back in December just two days after Christmas, the 15-year-old who has played hockey since he was 4, was…
Fairfield hockey goalie in remission after cancer, bone marrow transplant from brother
Good News Notes: “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for, but this Thanksgiving, no one is more grateful for his brother than Charlie Capalbo.” “He went from being a high school kid, the goalie of his hockey team, to fighting for his life — battling cancer, not just once, but twice.”…
Penguins star Kris Letang donates $58,000 to 7-year-old cancer patient
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