Sept. 19, 2008

The CCHA, FSN, RBK, the Detroit Red Wings, Tim Hortons, and Perani's Hockey World plan on hosting "Have Fun, Play Hockey" clinics at all 12 CCHA member school locations and throughout Metro Detroit during the 2008-09 season. The free clinics, open to boys and girls ages 5-11, who have not played organized hockey, begin Saturday, Sept. 20 in Big Rapids, Mich. Pre-registration is required.

"Last year was the first time we had an opportunity to take part in `Have Fun, Play Hockey' clinics and it was a complete success," said Ferris State head coach Bob Daniels. "The participants all had a wonderful experience, and for our players it reminded a lot of them of the joy they experienced the first time they took to the ice.We are thrilled to once again take part in the series of clinics that the CCHA puts on at each of the member schools."

All equipment including skates and a stick will be provided to participants, who must pre-register for the clinic.Members of the each CCHA school's hockey team will be on hand to mentor players on and off the ice.

Clinic dates have been set for a number of locations including:

Ewigleben Ice Arena (Ferris State)	Saturday (Sept. 20)	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Onyx-Rochester Ice Arena	Saturday (Sept. 27)	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Goggin Ice Center (Miami)	Tuesday (Oct. 7)	6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Joe Louis Arena	Sunday (Oct. 12)	10:00 AM - 11:30 PM 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Suburban Ice - East Lansing	Friday (Oct. 17)	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Munn Ice Arena (MSU)	Sunday (Oct. 19)	4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Wyandotte Yak Ice Arena	Sunday (Nov. 2)	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Suburban Ice - Macomb	Saturday (Nov. 15)	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lawson Ice Arena (WMU)	Thursday (Nov. 20)	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tranquility (UNO)	Sunday (Nov. 23)	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BGSU Ice Arena (BGSU)	Friday (Dec. 5)	7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Berry Events Center (NMU)	Tuesday (Dec. 9)	5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Novi Ice Arena *	Saturday (Feb. 14)	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Suburban Ice - Farmington Hills *	Saturday (Feb. 14)	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

* February 14th is Hockey Day in Michigan

Additional clinics will be added on CCHA.com through mid-December

"We are really excited to once again offer the opportunity for boys and girls to experience the fun of hockey for the first time by taking part in a 'Have Fun, Play Hockey' clinic," commented CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos. "Over the first three years of this program, more than 1,500 kids have had a chance to experience the fun of hockey for the very first time and we take great pride in our role in facilitating that experience for them."

To enter for a chance to be selected for the clinic, please fill out a registration form online at www.ccha.com or call the CCHA Office (248) 888-0600.