Blackhawks' Kane to headline Chicago Hockey Charity Classic

Posted August 09, 2018 1:00 am

Daily Herald Staff Report

A roster of current and former hockey greats will play in the Chicago Hockey Charity Classic on at the MB Ice Arena on Saturday, Aug. 25.

The event, which will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will benefit the SCC/Special Olympics Chicago program.

Headlined by the Blackhawks' Patrick Kane, the Chicago Hockey Classic will showcase an all-star hockey game and will include Vinnie Hinostroza, Stanley Cup Champion Ian Cole, former Hawks forward Eric Daze and Nashville's Ryan Hartman and Craig Smith.

More players are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are $40 and are available now by visiting mbicearena.com/calendar. Only 750 tickets will be sold.

"We are extraordinarily grateful to the organizers and athletes who will be taking part in the Chicago Hockey Charity Classic for selecting Special Olympics Chicago as the beneficiary of this year's event," said Kevin Magnuson, member of the board of directors of SCC/Special Olympics Chicago. "Last year's Chicago Hockey Charity Classic was a great experience for our athletes and supporters."

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