April 28, 2006

Hockey stars skate for United Way

Nearly 500 hockey fans filled the stands of the Stoneham Arena April 2 to cheer for Team MGH as they faced-off against the Black and Gold Legends — a team of former Boston Bruins hockey players — at the fourth annual celebrity hockey game benefiting the hospital's United Way campaign. Although Team MGH lost with a final score of 13 to 8, everyone involved still had reasons to celebrate: Team MGH scored more goals than ever, and more importantly, the event raised more than $21,000 to directly support a number of United Way programs.

During halftime, Milton J. Little, Jr., president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, drew the names of raffle winners and presented their prizes — including Bruins and Red Sox tickets as well as autographed sports memorabilia. After the game, the festivities continued at a reception at the Montvale Plaza, which was attended by many Black and Gold Legends team members.