arnie25 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I wish the Devils did something like this. I'm a teacher and I just found out that we will be attending an Islander scrimmage at that end of September. It's called the Cool School Trip or something like that. It's only open to schools and they teach the kids about hockey and how they can relate it to academics. Sucks that it has to be an Islander game, but hey I'm up for hockey anytime (and it's great to get the kids out of the classroom) It's a pretty good way to get the kids hooked on hockey. Maybe the Devils should try something like this. After going to a game I'm sure kids would bug their parents to take them to a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Uhh, this game is usually between the Isles and Devils (at least in recent times)...so the Devils do kinda participate, but just don't get to market it as their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Ah sh!t! Why did they change it this year!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnie25 Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 yeah i thought i remembered hearing something about it last year or the year before with the Devils. From what I hear this year though, the Islanders are just doing some scrimmages among their own team. They say it is an actual game though, not just a practice (we have to let all the parents know this in case they don't want their kids exposed to potential fighting, hits, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 yeah i thought i remembered hearing something about it last year or the year before with the Devils. From what I hear this year though, the Islanders are just doing some scrimmages among their own team. They say it is an actual game though, not just a practice (we have to let all the parents know this in case they don't want their kids exposed to potential fighting, hits, etc) If they go to school; aren't they already exposed to potential fights and hits Its a great community outreach; it would be great for the Devs to give back like that... hopefully they will sometime soon... its prolly invaluable to the kids that go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 If they go to school; aren't they already exposed to potential fights and hits Yah, but hockey makes it look like it's OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I saw last years day on the news - it really looks like fun. I would have been DYING had they done that with the Isles when I was a kid -- just flipping out off my rocker insane! I was so nuts for them right before the dynasty years... I think every team should do it - the players would get so much out of it too I should think. i mean no parents there to color the kids actions and stuff - kids are the purest fans. I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 The Ducks have something similar every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gionta14 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 We went on a school trip to a regular-season game in 2000 - and appropriately enough, it wound up being against the Stars B) I thought it was a really good experience. I mean, we were in middle school, but that was my first Devs game and I got hooked from there. It is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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