Windsor Essex Easter Seals Celebrity Hockey Classic Gallery
What hockey fan hasn’t dreamed of lacing up and hitting the ice with their favourite NHL heroes? The Easter Seals Celebrity Hockey Classic series provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to get a VIP game day experience alongside real NHL celebrities.
For the first time ever, this incredible series took place in Windsor Essex on November 30 and December 1, 2023.
The experience began with an exclusive VIP Draft Party the evening of Thursday, November 30, 2023, located at St. Clair College for Performing Arts in Windsor. Participants got to meet and mix with NHL greats while enjoying food, drinks and live and silent sports auctions.
To add to the excitement, the NHL alumni Draft will took place with teams vying for the top draft pick with most funds raised. Celebrities for this year’s event included:
- Wendel Clark
- Mike Krushelnyski
- Andre Roy
- Dave McLlwain
- Todd Warriner
- Derian Hatcher
Participants played with and against their hockey heroes in the one-day tournament on Friday, December 1, 2023, at WFCU Centre. Each team received full VIP locker room treatment and took to the ice for three games with the pros.
All proceeds raised from the Windsor Essex Easter Seals Celebrity Hockey Classic went toward supporting children and youth with physical disabilities.
Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine
