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NY Rangers Ball Hockey League 'Breaking The Ice"

Sports & Recreation, Local News

By Published: March 29 2022

LongIsland.com

“Breaking the Ice” is designed to help introduce new players to the game of hockey while keeping kids active and healthy.

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Photo by: Suffolk County Sheriff's Office

The New York Rangers, the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County Legislator, and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office are excited to introduce street and ball hockey programming to the Town of Babylon communities.

“Breaking the Ice” is designed to help introduce new players to the game of hockey while keeping kids active and healthy. By providing families with the necessary equipment and instruction, kids will learn the basics and have the resources to enjoy the game for life.

Join us at the rink for a great time! There are two locations: John J. McMahon Rink at Fabio Buttitta Park, Acorn Street, Deer Park, NY, and the West Babylon Youth Center, 75 Sawyer Ave., West Babylon, NY.

Try Ball Hockey for Free! April 9, 2022, is a free introductory lesson to try the game of ball hockey. The Rangers and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Boldest Hockey Team will provide all the necessary equipment and instruction. Kids ages 5-10 can participate in this one-hour introductory lesson without all the barriers inherent to ice hockey! To register for the free trial day, please visit SuffolkSheriff.com and click on the link on the home page.

Ball Hockey League. Keep the fun going by registering for the ball hockey league, Saturdays at each location, from April 16 – June 18, 2022. Kids ages 5-10 will have the opportunity to put a stick in their hands and learn the basics of the game without the challenges of on-ice concerns. To register for the ball hockey league, please visit SuffolkSheriff.com and click on the link on the home page.