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Students Score with Blackhawks’ Tony Esposito and Rep. Quigley Visit
Budlong Elementary hosted the Hall of Fame goalie and Illinois representative for a hockey scrimmage and team-building session.
Students at Budlong Elementary School will be scoring and passing with new floor hockey equipment after a visit from local celebrities.
Friday, former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito and Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-5) took their sticks to the school for drills and team-building exercises with a group of fifth graders.
“It’s important that we give kids of all backgrounds the opportunity to play sports and live an active lifestyle, especially as schools are forced to cut back physical education and athletic programs,” Quigley said in a news release.
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After a scrimmage, the Hall of Fame member and representative announced the donation of floor hockey equipment for the school.
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“Hockey is for everyone, and I want to thank the Blackhawks and Chicago Public Schools for joining me to help promote the greatest game in the world. I have long admired Tony Esposito, a true Blackhawks legend, so to have him here today is especially meaningful. ”
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