OCEAN CITY – Philadelphia Flyers President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones and Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO Dan Hilferty announced the donation of hockey equipment for Ocean City’s recreation programs. The announcement was made during the “Flyers Community Caravan” event, which took place in Ocean City on July 26 and brought the popular team, and its mascot, for meet and greets and celebrations.
“I want to thank Dan, Keith and the entire Flyers organization for their support and their generous gift,” Mayor Jay Gillian said. “Today’s event was great fun for our kids and families, and it was a great way to connect with our Flyers. I’m proud that we were able to host the Caravan, and the team and the organization will always have a second home in Ocean City.”
The Community Caravan brought carnival-style fun – including an inflatable hockey rink, slap shot target and bungee run – to the Ocean City Civic Center on Wednesday.
Flyers alumni (including Steve Coates, Scott Hartnell, Dave Schultz, Bob Kelly and Todd Fedoruk) attended the event, and team mascot Gritty was a crowd favorite.
“I’m looking forward to seeing Dan and Gritty again next week for our annual Night in Venice celebration,” Gillian said
