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Pucks for Bucks
Hockey Tournament Raises $20,000 for Scholarships
On March 2, 2018, the State Police This year the tournament had
Memorial Foundation hosted the 12th Annual 126 registered players divided into 10
Memorial Hockey tournament at the Foxboro teams. Unfortunately, due to a late year
Sports Center. This was the first year under the nor’easter, the tournament was cut short and
new management of Phil Giardino, Dave DiCicco, no winner was awarded the Memorial Hockey
Jeff Kotkowski, and Brian Caccamo. Tournament Cup. The weather, however, did
not stop any of the players from coming out and
giving it their all.
Despite a power outage caused by the
storm, the function after the tournament was
a huge success. Thanks to the generosity of the
players and their families, the foundation was
able to raise another $7,000 from live and silent
The new board members hit the
ground running and were able to raise about
$20,000 through the generosity of the State
Police Association of Massachusetts, the MSP
Commissioned Officers Association, various
charitable groups, local businesses, and individual auctions and raffles items. An additional $3,700
donors. This resulted in the ability to award 13 dollars was raised from the 50/50 raffle.
students with $1,000 scholarship checks.
The new board is excited to move forward
with this event and continue to raise money for a
good cause. Thanks to all the players for providing
enjoyable, friendly competition, and to all our
supporters for their generosity. We look forward
to next year!
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