2024 Lehigh Valley Winter Classic
The 11th annual Lehigh Valley Winter Classic will be hosted on Saturday, February 3, 2024. This year, we are back to being an in-person event and we will also be hosting a live broadcast to make you feel like you're actually at the game if you are unable to make it!
This is an all day outdoor hockey celebration with parents, friends, and fans cheering us on! Just a reminder that all the proceeds from the event including the apparel, pucks, auctions, and raffles benefit the Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley Polar Bears.
The event includes full regulation hockey games, merchandise to purchase, a huge raffle section, food stand, and special appearances from NHL Alumni!
Where: Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink
When: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Catch the live streamed games here
2024 Lehigh Valley Winter Classic
Flyers Alumni VIPs
Schedule of the Day
Our doors are open all day so stop on by and check out some great hockey! This is free admission with a suggested donation at the door.
8am-9:15am
Carson Kaye vs. The Misfits
12:30pm-1:45pm
Ratz 1 vs. 2
3:30pm-4:45pm
Heart Attack Blue vs. White
8pm-9:15pm
GHL vs. GHL
9:30am-10:45am
Bobcats vs. Trolls
12:45pm
VIP Autograph session
5pm-6:15pm
Spartans vs. Leafs
9pm
Raffle drawings and live auctions end
11am-12:15pm
First Responders 1 vs. 2
2pm-3:15pm
Special Hockey Games - Lehigh Valley Polar Bears vs. York Polar Bears
6:30pm-7:45pm
Whalers vs. Touch of Grey
10pm
Cue Closing Time
2023 Lehigh Valley Polar Bears vs. Bucks County Admirals
Special thank you to Morris Sussex Sports for their amazing broadcast of every game
What your donation goes towards
Your donation helps the Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley Polar Bears with the following expenses annually and keeps our kids playing the greatest game on earth: ice hockey
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Tournaments
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Equipment
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Each player gets a new helmet, new gloves, 2 sets of jerseys, 2 sets of socks, and a team bag all in matching team colors
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Coaching background checks
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Junior Coach Scholarships
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End of Year Banquet and Awards
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Inclusive holiday team get-togethers
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Website and other operational expenses
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Contributing towards the American Special Hockey Association and grants for new Special Hockey teams
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Ice Time (Practice & Games)
Your donation will be tax deductible pending confirmation from your tax adviser. All transactions through our website will be provided with a receipt. The SHLV Polar Bears are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID# is: EIN 47-2444154