Kalamazoo, MI – The Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research (GLC) will host the 10th annual  Youth Hockey Fights for Kids with Autism event at Wings West Ice Arena on Saturday, February 12 in  collaboration with the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association (KOHA) and the South Central High School  Hockey League (SCHSHL). 

Over the past nine years, this event has raised over $71,000 to support Autism efforts. The money raised  assists families with their out-of-pocket expenses accrued for the evidenced-based therapy recommended for  their child(ren) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as well as critical program materials. Both are  essential for the individuals to reach their full potential leading an independent and vibrant life. 

Approximately 300 hockey players from kindergarten through college will be playing throughout the event to  raise funds and increase autism acceptance in our community.  

The main event will kick off at 11:00am with four action-packed high school hockey games. 

11:00am Kalamazoo United vs Eastside Stars 

1:15 pm Portage Muskies vs Mid-Michigan Marauders 

3:45 pm Kalamazoo Eagles vs Capital City Capitals 

6:00 pm Mattawan Wildcats vs Jackson Lumen Christi Titans 

In addition, the KOHA youth hockey program will be playing games on the second rink from 8am – 5:30pm.  The Stallion Hockey Club at Western Michigan University is also joining the event by hosting a game against  the Calvin University Knights on Friday night at 9:30 pm. All activities are being held at Wings-West Ice Arena. 

You can support the event by participating in the silent auction by placing your bid for an item on  https://www.biddingowl.com/SCHSHL or attending the games in person. 

Event sponsors include DTE Energy, Central Reach, Consumers Energy, Wings West, Kalamazoo Optimist  Hockey Association (KOHA), South Central High School Hockey League (SCHSHL), and Kingscott Associates.  Proceeds from the event will benefit youth served at the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and  Research.  

Contact: 
Darci Stevens 
Business Development Manager 
Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research 
Residential Opportunities, Inc. 
269-250-8292 
dstevens@resopp.org 
www.autismtreatmentresearch.org 
www.residentialopportunities.org