We are proud to help support the 3rd Annual Congressional Hockey Challenge charity hockey game Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at Verizon Center. The first such congressional game was held at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, but the event has now moved downtown to the arena. Mike Knuble will drop the ceremonial first puck and there is a suggested $10 donation at the door. All proceeds to go Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club and Arena.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine and NHL alumni Kevin Weekes and Willie O’Ree, who broke the league’s color barrier, are all scheduled to be there. Pat has done a tremendous job for the NHL and the sport. He’s a true ambassador of the game. (I just wish he would have missed the net that unforgettable 1987 Easter Sunday.) But he was a great player and a true gentleman and I look forward to seeing him and hopefully many of you tomorrow night. Click here for more info.