2026 Lehigh Valley Winter Classic Event Details Coming Soon
The 13th annual Lehigh Valley Winter Classic will be hosted on Saturday, January 31, 2026. 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 or want to rewatch the highlights!
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, a food stand, and special appearances from NHL Alumni!
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Where: Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
2025 Flyers Alumni VIPs
We are excited to announce our VIPs for the 2025 Lehigh Valley Winter Classic!
Brad Marsh, Flyers '81-'88
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, Flyers '71-'76, 2x Stanley Cup champ
Doug Crossman, Flyers '83-'88
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
TBA
12:30pm-1:45pm
TBA
3:45pm-5:00pm
TBA
8:15pm-9:30pm
TBA
9:30am-10:45am
TBA
12:45pm
VIP Autograph session
5:15pm-6:30pm
TBA
8:15pm
Raffle drawings and live auctions end
11am-12:15pm
TBA
2pm-3:30pm
Special Hockey Games - Lehigh Valley Polar Bears vs. TBA
6:45pm-8:00pm
TBA
10pm
Cue Closing Time
2025 Lehigh Valley Polar Bears vs. York Polar Bears
Special thank you to Big State Sports for their amazing broadcast of every game
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Raffles & Auctions
Signed apparel, pucks! 100% of the proceeds go to Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley
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100% of the proceeds benefit Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley, click to learn more!
How your donation makes an impact
For the players, the parents, and the community
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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Ice Time (Practice & Games)
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Contributions towards the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) and grants for new Special Hockey teams scale our impact
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Helped build fundraising platforms for all ASHA teams to use
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Funded shipping costs for getting equipment to teams in need
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Funded scholarships for high school coaches
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Funded summer ice hockey camps
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Funded digital e-sports challenges for our special hockey athletes.
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Thanks to the generosity of your donations, Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley has been able to provide grants for new special hockey teams in:​
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Bangor ME
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Bloomington IL
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Cincinnati OH
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Cleveland OH
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Dallas TX
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Hudson Valley NY
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Indianapolis IL
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Jacksonville FL
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Mercer NJ
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Moscow ID
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Owensboro TN
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Pasadena CA
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Richmond VA
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San Diego CA
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Seattle WA
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Space Coast FL
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State College PA
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Western Michigan MI
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Worcester MA
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York PA