The Laughlin Family Foundation Partners with The Maryland Blacks Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) to “Roar Against Rare Cancers” on Saturday January 6th, 2024
Courtney and Craig Laughlin of the Laughlin Family Foundation supporting the Maryland Black Bears ahead of “Roar Against Rare Cancers” Night on Saturday January 6th, 2024.
The Laughlin Family Foundation and Maryland Black Bears of the NAHL team up to “Roar Against Rare Cancers!”
The Laughlin Family Foundation is honored to announce that we are teaming up with The Maryland Black Bears Tier II Junior A hockey team, members of the North American Hockey League, to host “Roar Against Rare Cancers” charity night on Saturday January 6th, 2024 at 7:30pm at Piney Orchard Ice Arena ((8781 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton, MD 21113) to raise awareness for rare cancers.
Craig Laughlin will be available for a meet & greet with fans before the game with photo opportunities, and will participate in the ceremonial puck drop at 7:30pm, ahead of the Maryland Black Bears vs. Maine Nordiques game, which is a re-match of the 2023 NAHL East Division Finals.
Autographed Washington Capitals and other sports memorabilia will be available for silent auction during the game, with 100% of proceeds benefitting our foundation. A portion of the proceeds from tickets purchased online with a special code “ROARVRARE” will also benefit the foundation. Tickets are now available for purchase here and use promo code “ROARVRARE”
“We are excited to partner with The Maryland Black Bears and be a part of the local hockey community,” said Laughlin. We are looking forward to a great night to help raise awareness for rare cancers, and I am personally looking forward to dropping the puck and hanging out with Black Bears fans. I know it’s going to be an awesome night of hockey, and we can’t wait for January 6th!”
“The Maryland Black Bears are proud to partner with local hockey luminary Craig Laughlin and the Laughlin Family Foundation,” said Chris Rogers, Black Bears president. “This effort gives our fans the chance to both connect with a great guy and support a cause that helps spread awareness, education and research for underfunded and rare cancers. We couldn’t be more excited to pack Piney for a great cause.”
About Maryland Black Bears
Now in their 6th season, the Maryland Black Bears are members of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) and defending East Division Champions. Currently atop the division with a record of 19-6-5, the team consists of players ages 16-20 years old vying to play college hockey at Division I & III levels. Players are recruited from across the USA, Canada and Europe. As the hometown team of Central Maryland, the Black Bears host their home games at the Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, Maryland.
The mission of the Black Bears organization is to provide talented young men with access to all resources necessary to succeed on and off the ice. The team makes giving back to the local community a priority by partnering with local groups and charities, fundraising at every Black Bears home game. The Black Bears lead the NAHL in Division I hockey commitments over the past four years. The Maryland Black Bears and Piney Orchard Ice Arena are owned by Black Bear Sports Group, the largest private owner/operator of ice rinks in the USA.
To learn more, visit www.marylandblackbears.com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @BlackBearsNAHL and on TikTok at @nahlblackbears.
