2023 Lehigh Valley Winter Classic
The 10th annual Lehigh Valley Winter Classic will be hosted on Saturday, February 4, 2023. 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!
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Where: Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink
When: Saturday, February 4, 2023
8am-9:15am
Carson Kaye vs. Team Lamelza
12:30pm-1:45pm
Ratz 1 vs. Ratz 2
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3:30pm-4:45pm
Heart Attack vs. Touch of Grey
8pm-9:15pm
GHL vs. GHL
9:30am-10:45am
Bobcats vs. Trolls
12:45pm
VIP Autograph session
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5pm-6:15pm
Spartans vs. Leafs
9pm
Raffle drawings and live auctions end
11am-12:15pm
First Responders 1 vs. First Responders 2
2pm-3:15pm
Special Hockey Games - Lehigh Valley Polar Bears vs. Bucks County Admirals
6:30pm-7:45pm
Whalers vs. Whale Attack
10pm
Cue Closing Time
2022 Lehigh Valley Polar Bears vs. Bucks County Admirals
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Live Auctions
Signed apparel, pucks! 100% of the proceeds go to Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley
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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)
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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
