In client news, Denis Savard recently announced a partnership with IceHockeySystems.com.
IceHockeySystems.com is the leading online education platform used by hockey coaches worldwide. Denis has contributed a 40 part video coaching series called, the Savard Sessions. Ice Hockey Systems online portal offers over 400 animated drills and systems, coaching videos, and advice blogs for coaches of all levels.
Become a better coach today and check out IceHockeySytems.com.
EA Sports has launched this years NHL Cover Vote and Duncan Keith is one of the finalists! Voting officially starts on April 22. To vote please visit covervote.nhl.com.
Two and a half years removed from a dream season that saw him earn Olympic gold, the Norris Trophy and the Stanley Cup, Duncan Keith, the longest-tenured Blackhawk — and resident fitness freak — has a simple plan to get himself and his team back to the pinnacle…
The following exclusive with Duncan Keith appeared in the January 2013 issue of Blackhawks Magazine.
Read the full interview here.
Denis Savard joined Nick Curley, a seven-year old Chicago hockey player, who’s skating 100 miles to help raise money and awareness for the Danny Did Foundation at the Barrington Ice Arena. Denis and Nick staked 5 miles in front of an enthusiastic crowd who cheered them on during their 50+ laps. In addition to his participation, The Savard Foundation donated $500 to help Nick reach obtain his goal of raising $25,000 for The Danny Did Foundation – created in honor of Danny Stanton who passed away at the age of 4 from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
For additional information and to make a donation, please see the links below:
- Upcoming Schedule & how to make a donation - Danny Did Foundation
The grand opening of the world' s largest Ronald McDonald House took place on June 26! Keith Relief partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities earlier this year & is sponsoring an entire floor in the new house! For more information, please visit: http://rmhccni.org/86daycountdown/
A view of the new building:
The first Keith Relief Benefit Event & Concert was a tremendous success! Hundreds of fans attended the Benefit Event & Concert at Joe's Bar on Weeds St. to help raise money and awareness for Keith Relief, a charity that was started in 2011 by Duncan Keith and his wife Kelly-Rae. The event included food & drink, a concert from country music superstar Jerrod Niemann, admission to a silent & live auction, and the oppourtunity to interact with the Blackhawks as they served as celebrity bartenders throughout the night.
To view the full photo gallery from the event please click here.
Video recap of the event:
About Keith Relief: Keith Relief was founded in 2011 by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, Duncan Keith and his wife, Kelly-Rae. The charity is dedicated to alleviating the financial and emotional burdens of families and individuals suffering from medical crisis. Learn More.
Join Duncan Keith, defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, his wife Kelly-Rae, the Chicago Blackhawks & country music star Jerrod Niemann with top hits “Lover Lover,” “What Do You Want,” & “One More Drinking Song.” Funds raised at the event will benefit Keith Relief & Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana.
To learn more and buy tickets please visit DuncanKeith.com.
