Pittsburgh, PA - The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Program, proud members of the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) and the Tier I Hockey Federation (T1HF), will continue their 2024-2025 Community Initiative Games on Saturday, Jan 11, as the U15 AAA Pittsburgh Stars will square-off with the Ohio Jr Blue Jackets at 3:00 p.m., at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena.

For their Community Initiative game on Jan 11, the 15U Pittsburgh Stars will wear special third jerseys, designed to recognize and honor Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown as their Cause / Initiative.

Celebrating their 45th Anniversary of serving the Greater Pittsburgh area, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc., provides families with a “home-away-from-home” for seriously ill children receiving medical treatment in both Pittsburgh and Morgantown. The charity is committed to helping children and their families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.”

The evening will be filled with excitement and family-friendly activities, including:

• A $5 Entry Donation: All proceeds will go toward supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
• 50/50 Raffle: A chance to win big while contributing to a great cause.
• Chuck-a-Puck Contest: Fans can join in the fun between the second and third periods for a shot at a cash prize.
• And Other Exciting Opportunities: To assist in raising funds for a great cause.

“This event is a great way for our program to kick-of the 2025 portion of our Community Initiative efforts,” said Dave Kosick, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey program. 

“As we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the work and efforts of the Ronald McDonald House Charities,” Kosick added. “If gives us all a chance to pause and recognize those that this effort serves, as well as to provide some funding to assist the Ronald McDonald House in its continuing efforts." 

Doors open at 2:30, with the puck dropping promptly at 3:00 PM.

The Pittsburgh Stars 15U AAA Hockey Team encourages fans of all ages to attend and show their support.

The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey Community Initiative games are designated to celebrate a local charity or cause and help raise awareness and funds for them. Each of the Stars seven AAA teams selected a recipient and have organized a “special home game” to recognize the cause / charity and raise money on behalf of them.

The list of dates, times and special selected local charities or causes, for the remaining Stars teams are as follows:

U12 AAA Pittsburgh Stars – North Hills Community Outreach – Saturday, Jan 25, 2025, 3:30 p.m., vs. Flyers Elite

U14 AAA Pittsburgh Stars – Ronald McDonald House – Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, 5:00 p.m., vs. Jersey Hitmen

All games will be played at the Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA, home rink for the Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey program.

Additional information on the special Community Initiative Games will be announced as they become available and can be found on the Star’s website (www.pittsburghstarshockey.com).

The Pittsburgh Stars AAA Hockey program, the oldest Tier I AAA program in the Mid-American District (founded in 1984 and continuously providing elite training and showcase opportunities for amateur hockey players since) and one of the oldest Tier I AAA programs under the USA Hockey umbrella, was founded in 1984 and is celebrating their 40th season during the 2024-2025 campaign.

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