community report

COMMUNITY REPORT
2014-15 SEASON
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Letter from the President..........................................3
Holiday Hospital Visits............................................. 4
Sound Tigers at School............................................ 6
Game Day Events ...................................................... 8
In-Game Fundraising................................................ 9
Youth Hockey........................................................... 10
Donations ................................................................ 12
Fundraising ............................................................. .17
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are incredibly proud to be a vital community member of the region. Giving back
is such an integral part of the Sound Tigers culture. We were thrilled to assist groups in need and have the
opportunity to meet thousands of wonderful supporters throughout the hockey season.
Everywhere we have gone, the reception has been tremendous. It is an honor and a privilege to represent this
great state and to see all the amazing people within it. So many of the groups we visited were inspirational to
our players, coaches and front office staff.
This community report serves as a window into the world of the Sound Tigers and the events held at local
schools, hospitals and other organizations.
None of this would be possible without our extraordinary fans. Thank you for supporting us for the past 14
years. We look forward to giving back even more next year.
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Howard S. Saffan
President
HOLIDAY HOSPITAL VISITS
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HOLIDAY HOSPITAL VISITS & TEDDY BEAR TOSS
The annual Teddy Bear Toss has become a long-standing tradition for the team and hockey in general. On Sunday,
December 14, Brett Gallant’s first-period goal launched close to 1,000 teddy bears onto the ice. Two days later, all
Sound Tigers players and coaches visited area hospitals to deliver them to kids spending their holiday in the hospital.
The joy we brought to the patients at Norwalk, Bridgeport and Griffin
Hospitals, just to name a few, provided all of us a greater appreciation
for the holiday season.
Howard Saffan, President
It’s a good thing for the team when
we can help out and give back to the
community. There are less fortunate
people than us at this time of the year
and for us to be able to go in and just put
a smile on someone’s face, it hopefully
goes a long way for them, especially
during the holiday season.
Harry Zolnierczyk, Forward
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SOUND TIGERS AT SCHOOL
SCHOOL VISITS
The Sound Tigers created a new initiative during the 2014-15 season,
with players visiting schools to read to classrooms and assemblies each
week throughout the year. A minimum of two players had the privilege
of reading to multiple groups of students and answer any students’
questions. Some schools also had the chance to play ball hockey with
the Sound Tigers to promote physical activity for the kids.
SOUND TIGERS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
For the Summer Reading Program, students received a form in school to
fill out over the summer and return in the fall. Reading 10 books earned
the student a free ticket to opening night. The team also provided a
winter reading program with tickets for a game later in the season.
It was a tremendous experience. They were
so interactive with our students when they
read aloud and with floor hockey, which
was a hit.
David Olechna, Principal
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SOUND TIGERS PLAYERS AND STORM VISITED MORE THAN 60 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE 2014-15 SEASON
Andrew Ave Elementary School
Ansonia High School
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Booth Hill School-Shelton
Burr Elementary School
Chatfield Lo-Presti School
Coleytown Elementary School
Columbus Magnet School
Cos Cob School
Cranbury Elementary School
Daniels Farm School
Dolan Middle School
East Elementary School
Elizabeth Shelton School
Farmingville Elementary School
Frenchtown School
Glenville School
Greens Farms Elementary
Hamilton Avenue School
Head O’Meadow School
Hillside Intermediate School
Hopeville Elementary School
International School at Dundee
Jane Ryan Elementary
Julia A. Stark School
Kendall School
Marvin Elementary School
Mathewson School
McKinley School
Middlebrook Elementary School
Mill Hill School
Naramake Elementary School
New Lebanon School
North Branford Intermediate School
North Mianus School
Ox Ridge School
Oxford High School
Quaker Farms School
Reed Intermediate School
Riverfield Elementary School
Roger Sherman Elementary
Rogers International School
Rowayton Elementary School
Royle Elementary School
Saugatuck Elementary School
Silvermine Elementary School
South Elementary School
St. Aloysius School
St. Ann Academy
St. Gabriel School
St. James School
Stepney Elementary School
Stillmeadow Elementary School
Stratfield School
Tashua School
Thomaston Center School
Tinker Elementary School
Tokeneke School
West Rocks Middle School
Western Elementary School
Winstop Preparatory School
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GAME DAY EVENTS
COOL FUN 101 & SPRING FUN 102
An enduring tradition with the Sound Tigers has been the school day games at 11:00 a.m. Twice during the season, the
Sound Tigers host a morning game for local school kids – Cool Fun 101 in the Fall and Spring Fun 102 in the Spring. For
the Cool Fun 101 game on November 5, People’s United Bank graciously provided 3,000 tickets to twelve (12) schools
throughout the City of Bridgeport. Younger students received educational booklets, while high school students attended
a sports business seminar and college fair.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
On Sunday, November 9, the Sound Tigers honored local heroes of the United States military with their Military Appreciation
Day. Prior to the game, several players from the team visited a local VFW to distribute tickets to veterans. 1st District
Commander Dick Kennedy dropped the ceremonial puck and all active military and veterans in the crowd were recognized
during the game.
CANCER AWARENESS DAY
With the help and support of Norwalk Hospital, the Sound Tigers held Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday,
January 18. The first 1,000 fans in attendance received lavender t-shirts to promote cancer awareness, while
the team held a silent auction of Sound Tigers and Islanders memorabilia, with all proceeds donated to the
Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital.
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OBEY THE ORANGE NIGHT
The Sound Tigers held Obey the Orange Night on November 29 to
raise awareness towards distracted driving and roadway safety.
The team donated over $5,000 to the American Traffic Safety
Services Association.
FAITH NIGHT
January 17 served as a chance for local church groups and others
to promote their faith. The night featured a pre-game concert by
English Chapel Youth and Young Adult Choir in the atrium. Kevin
Monroe and Devotion performed during both intermissions while
the Brown Family sang America the Beautiful.
FIRST RESPONDERS/FAN APPRECIATION DAY
For the final game of the regular season, the Sound Tigers
recognized Police, Fire, EMS and Military personnel. The team
hosted a twelve (12)-team tournament benefitting the Kevin
L. Bell Memorial Fun, Hope for Heroes and the Human Services
Council-Children’s Charities. Fans were also recognized for their
season-long support of the team, with giveaways and a post-game
autograph session on the ice.
IN-GAME FUNDRAISING
GROUP OF THE GAME
The group of the game is selected at random from the dozens of groups in attendance at each game. During the 2014-15
season, each member of the group received free bowling passes from AMF Lanes in Milford.
NATIONAL ANTHEM, GOD BLESS AMERICA AND AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
Before each Sound Tigers game, a local school or choir is selected to perform the National Anthem. In addition to the
Star Spangled Banner before puck drop, elementary schools sing God Bless America and America the Beautiful during
the intermissions.
GOALS FOR GROCERIES
The Sound Tigers teamed up with ShopRite to create their “Goals for Groceries” program, where fans who brought
ten (10) or more canned goods to any Sunday Sound Tigers game received a ticket for a future game. As part of the
partnernship, ShopRite also donated to the Partners in Caring program for every home goal. By the end of the season,
over 2,000 pounds of food was donated to Bridgeport Veterans Affairs.
JERSEY AUCTIONS
On Saturday, March 14, the Sound Tigers wore St. Patrick’s Day themed jerseys to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. The
jerseys were auctioned off after the game and proceeds went to the American Traffic Safety Services Association.
50/50 RAFFLE, CHUCK-A-PUCK AND JERSEY RAFFLE
The 50/50 Raffle, Jersey Raffle and Chuck-A-Puck intermission
contest are conducted at every home game. For the Chuck-A-Puck
contest, foam pucks are sold, which fans later throw at a Tire Shak
tire at center ice during the intermission or after games. Chuck-APuck and Jersey Raffle proceeds all benefit a pre-determined group
in attendance, while 50% of the 50/50 raffle goes to a group and
the other 50% goes to a lucky fan in attendance.
SCOREBOARD MESSAGES
This is for fans who are interested in sending a message to
someone special they care about. Fans had the opportunity to send
birthday, anniversary and other special messages to their family
and friends during games. Their special messages were then
featured on the center ice scoreboard. All groups in attendance
were also acknowledged on the jumbotron.
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YOUTH HOCKEY
INTERMISSION SKATE
The Sound Tigers continued their commitment to youth hockey in 2014-15. Local teams got their chance to skate on Webster Bank Arena ice prior to Sound Tigers games or during the intermission. Teams also had the
chance to practice on the ice during weekdays. Below is a list of all the teams that skated during Sound Tigers games this year.
OVER 25 LOCAL TEAMS SKATED ON WEBSTER BANK ARENA ICE THROUGHOUT THE 2014-15 SEASON
Bedford Bears
Connecticut Riverhawks
CT Barons
Darien Youth Hockey
Darien Youth Hockey Girls
Dix Hills Hawks
East Haven Yellow Jackets
Greater New Haven Warriors
Greenwich Blues Youth Hockey
Ice Cats
Mid Fairfield Ct. Jr. Rangers
New Canaan Winter Club
New Rochelle Youth Hockey
Pelham Youth Hockey
Ridgefield Lions Youth Hockey
Sachem Hockey
Simsbury Youth Hockey
Southern Connecticut Storm
Southern Stars
Stamford Sharks
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Stamford Twin Rinks Panthers
Starcatchers Synchro Skating Team
Tiny Tigers from The Rinks @ Shelton
Wallingford Hawks
Watertown Youth Hockey
West Haven “Thumbs up Hockey”
West Haven Youth Hockey
Wonderland Wizards
The Sachem Ice Hockey Club has been coming to
Bridgeport for eight years now. All of our players have
a blast as it is one of the highlights of our season.
The Sound Tigers always go out of their way for our
players.
Bill Sergio, Sachem Ice Hockey
Watertown Youth Hockey loves the family
atmosphere at the games and appreciates the
generosity of the front office. Our WYH night at
Harbor Yard for our learn to play, learn to skate and
mites is one of our favorite events of the year!
Larry Erickson, Watertown Youth Hockey
OUTDOOR SKATE WITH THE KIDS
The Sound Tigers skated at several outdoor rinks during the 2014-15 season. Aaron Ness, Scott Mayfield
and Justin Courtnall skated with the Southern CT Storm Special Hockey Team back on February 4 at the
Westport P.A.L. Rink. The players ran drills and signed autographs after the session for all members
of the team. On February 10, Ryan Pulock, Adam Pelech and Jesse Graham skated at the New Canaan
Winter Club with youth hockey players in a once-in-a-lifetime practice. The youngsters had the chance
to meet the players afterwards and get autographs from the trio and Storm.
I think it’s always nice when you become a pro hockey player that
you’re able to give back to the community. It’s obviously a really
great thing to be able to come out, play with these kids and put
a smile on their face. It makes you feel like you’re helping these
kids have fun playing the game of hockey.
For the past nine years, the New Canaan Winter Club has
partnered with the Sound Tigers’ organization to help advance
the sport of hockey in our local area. The Sound Tigers have
been terrific to work with and have proven each season that
they value their relationship with us. We are extremely grateful
for the smiles that their management, staff, and players always
garner whenever we get a chance to interact with them. We
love the Sound Tigers and their passionate dedication to our
program.
Boyd Harden, NCWC Coach
Justin Courtnall, Forward
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DONATIONS
T
he contributions during the 2014-15 season could not
have been possible without the community members and
businesses of Connecticut. The Sound Tigers donated to
the following people, groups and events throughout the season:
It’s always exciting to get out into the
community and meet new people. Our fans
are very important to us and it’s fun to
share experiences with them. Whether it’s
meeting retired veterans or kids in schools,
we enjoy and love to be involved in our
community.
Aaron Ness, Captain
2014-15 Sound Tigers IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year
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44th Annual Rowayton River Ramble
50 Shades of Pink, Breast Cancer
Fundraiser
A Child’s Place- Westport
ACF Veterinary Cancer Center
Ahlbin Center for Rehab
Alexander Hamilton H.S. Elmsford NY
Alisha Weissman Memorial Tournament
All in For Anna
Alzheimer’s Benefit Dance Fundraiser
American Legion Auxiliary of Meriden
Ansonia High PTSO
APT Foundation
Arena Angels
ARI of Connecticut, Inc
Art Wall Memorial Golf Outing
ASIS Golf Outing
ASRC Autism Services
Assumption School
B Stigma-Free
Bailey Middle School
Band Together
BBB Awards Banquet
Beardsley Zoo
Beecher Road School PTO
Benefit Concert for Anthony Longley
Benefit for Ava & Bella Corbesato
Benefit for Sheila Giaquinto
Bethany Lions Club
Better Business Bureau Golf Classic
Bi-Cultural Day School
Big Brother, Big Sister of SW CT
Birch Lane PTA
Black Horse 4 Heroes
Black Rock Day
Booth Hill School
Boy Scouts of America
Boys & Girls Club of Milford
Boys & Girls Village
Brady’s Smile
Brain Injury Alliance Golf Tournament
Brewster Ice Arena Toys for Tots
Bridgeport Fire Golf Tournament
Bridgeport Hospital Golf Outing
Bridgeport Mayor’s Ball
Bridgeport Police Union
Bridgeport Theatre Company
Bridgeport UNICO
Brookfield Education Foundation
Brookfield National Honors Society
Builders Beyond Borders
Cancer Support Community of Southern
CT
Canterbury School
Cardinal Shehan Center
Cardinal Shehan Center Golf Outing
Carmel Fire Dept Carnival
Carmel Rams Youth Football and Cheer
Caroline House
Caroline House Starry Night Gala
Chabad of Westport
Chase Family Scavenger Hunt
Chatsworth Avenue PTA
Chief’s Cup Hockey
Child & Family Guidance Center
Children’s Community Development
Center
Children’s Day School of Wilton
Christ & Holy Trinity Church
Christian Heritage School
Church of the Assumption - Westport
Church of the Good Shepherd
Citizens Bank Saves for Education
City of Bridgeport
Clinton Education Foundation
Clinton Salsman Scholarship
Foundation
Coleytown Elementary School
Colin’s Crew
Congregation Beth El
Connecticut Audubon Society
Connecticut Dance Conservatory
Connecticut Open
Connecticut Partnership for Children
ConnPELRA Annual Conference
Consolidated School PTO
Craig M. Hillo Memorial Sports
Scholarship Fund
Cranbury Elementary School
CT Association of Educational
Opportunity Programs
CT Barons Youth Hockey Golf
Tournament
CT Maritime Association Education
Foundation
CT State Medical Society Golf Classic
CT Barons
CT Challenge
CT Riverhawks Youth Hockey
Cub Pack #216 Lake Grove NY
Cub Scout Pack 468
Cub Scout Pack 7 Silent Auction &
Dinner
Cub Scout Pack 97 Norwalk
Daniels Farm School
Darien SideWalk Sale
Darien YMCA
Diane Mercado Swim Across the Sound
DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation
Draver Syndrome Foundation
Eagle Hill School
Earthplace, The Nature Discovery
Center
East Moriches PTO
Easter Seals Goodwill Industries of New
Haven
Easton Country Day School
Easton Exchange Club
Easton Lions Club
Electri-Cable Assemblies
Elizabeth Shelton School
Elizabeth Shelton School PTO
Emily Yish Memorial Golf Tournament
Exchange Club of CT
Exchange Club of Stamford
Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center
Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet
Fairfield Adoptive Recreation
Fairfield County Children Choir
Fairfield Museum
Fairfield SEPTA
Fairfield Warde Football
Fairfield Wildcats Youth Football
Fairfield Wish Invitational
Faith United Methodist Church
Family & Children’s Agency
Family Centered Services of CT
Fawn Hollow Elementary
FCDS
Ferrara Elementary School
Flair for Hair North Haven
Flavors of CT/ American Liver
Foundation
Frank Anthony Carrano Golf Outing
Frankie Rizzo & Billy Grieco Golf Outing
Franklin Elementary School
Frenchtown Fathers Club Super Bowl
Breakfast
FSW
Full Gospel Youth Department
Ganim’s Garden Center & Florist
GE Asset Management’s United Way
Campaign
Glenville Elementary School
Great Plain School
Greater New Haven Chamber of
Commerce Golf Outing
Greater Valley Chamber Golf Classic
Greenwich Fire Fighters
Greenwich Public Schools
Group Mission Trips & City of
Bridgeport of Neighborhood
Revitalization
Habit For Humanity - Columbus Day
Run
Hamden Hall Country Day School Golf
Tournament
Harugari German American Club
Helen King Reynolds School - Stratford
Her Haven
Hillside Food Outreach
Hockey Ministries International
Holmes School
Holy Cross Church
Holy Infant Preschool- Orange
Holy Trinity School
Hope for Heroes
Hopkins Golf Tournament
Housing for Heroes CT Golf Classic
Howard Whittemore Memorial Library
Human Services Council
Huntington’s Disease Society of
America
Jamie Lynn Sullivan Memorial
Foundation
Jane Ryan Pumpkin Fair
Jane Ryan School Food Bank
Jane Ryan’s Fathers Club Pancake
Breakfast
JCC Sara Walker Nursery School
Jet Krumwiede Scholarship Ride
Jewish Home for the Elderly
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Jewish High School of CT
Joel Barlow High School Athletics
Jokers of Doom - Lebanese-American
Club Picnic
Jonathan Law HS
Joshua Bent Memorial Golf
Tournament
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation
Keith James Family Golf Tournament
Kennedy Center
Kisses from Katie, Inc.
Knights of Columbus
Kookin For Kids
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Golf
Tournament
Landmark Preschool of Westport
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Literacy Center of Milford
Little Black Dog Rescue
Lordship School
Lustgarten Foundation
Makrille Merriment Festival
Marching Bears Inc.
Marvin Elementary School
Mary L. Tracey School
Massapequa Chiefs Youth Hockey
Masuk High School
Masuk High School Boys Hockey
Matthew’s Hearts of Hope
Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament
McDonald’s Restaurant/Pyramid
Shriner Clown Unit
McGivney Community Center
McGladrey Classic
Meriden YMCA
Michael Vincent Sage/Dragon Heart
Foundation
Mid Fairfield AIDS Project
Middlebrook Elementary School
Middlefield Children’s Center
Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Milford Harbor Duck Race
Milford High School Girls Soccer
Milford Hospital Foundation
Milford Junior Major League
Milford Pop Warner
Milford Prevention Council & Woodroff
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YMCA
Milford Promise
Milford Rotary Lobster Bake
Monroe Elementary School PTO
Monroe Scholarship Fund
Murray Ave School
N.Branford Youth Football & Cheer
Banquet
NARAL Pro-Choice CT
Naramake Elementary School
Nathan Hale PTO
Naugatuck Education Foundation
Naugatuck HS Grad Nite
Naugatuck YMCA Live Auction
New Canaan Old Timers Assoc. Golf
Outing
New Haven Symphony
New Lebanon School
Newtown Rotary Golf Tournament
Newtown Savings Bank
Newtown Yoga Festival
Newtown Youth & Family Services
NH Board of Approved Basketball
Officials
North Haven Professional Firefighters
Golf Tournament
North Stonington Christian Academy
North Stratfield PTA Bingo
Norwalk Education Foundation
Notre Dame Catholic HS Golf Outing
Notre Dame H.S. West Haven
NYA Sports & Fitness Diamond Gala
Orange Ave School
Orange Little League
Orange Little League Golf Tournament
Osborn School Auction
OSG Golf Outing
Ossining Matters
Our Lady of Grace School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic
School
Our Lady of Victory School
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Pace University School of Law
Paper Seed Foundation
Par-Tee for the Cure to Benefit Breast
Cancer
Parent Advisory Council
Parents as Teachers - Bridgeport
Hospital
Pawling Youth Hockey
Peck Place Elementary 5K
Pequot Library
Phelan Scholarship Golf Tournament
Phyllis Friends Against Breast Cancer
Platt Tech Fall Festival & Car Cruise
Play for Purpose
Police Activities League of Stratford
Polish Folk Polanie
Pomperaug Elementary School
Pomperaug Pop Warner
Pomperaug Youth Softball
Port Chester Fire Department
Public Allies Connecticut
Purim Spectacular
Putnam County Sheriff
Pyramid Shriners
Quaker Farm School
Quinnipiac University
Race Brook Father’s Club
Redwing Pond House Preschool
Relay for Life - Sikorsky
Relay for Life New Fairfield
Relay for Life of Cheshire
Relay for Life of Stratford
Relay For Life- American Cancer
Society
Relentless Against Cancer, INC
Ridgefield Professional Fire Fighters
Riverfield Walk-A-Thon
Roadrunners Hockey Jamboree
Rockwell & Berry Elementary School
Rogers International School
Ronald McDonald House of CT
Ronald McDonald House of CT Trees
of Hope
Ross Yanco Memorial Golf Tournament
Rotary Club of Orange
Rotary Club of West Haven
Roton Middle School
Rowayton School
Run in the Pub
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart University Athletic Golf
Outing
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Saint Jude Missionary Committee
Saint Jude School Golf Classic
Saint Jude School Silent Auction
Saint Lawrence School
Saint Thomas Moore Church
Sandy Ground Project
SARAH Foundation
Second Hill Lane Elementary
Shelton High School
Shelton HS Boys Soccer
Shelton Intermediate School
SHU Men’s Ice Hockey Golf Outing
Side By Side Charter School
Silvermine PTO
Simsbury Youth Hockey
Soroptimist International Club of
Greater Bridgeport
Southern CT Youth Hockey
Southern CT Storm Special Hockey
Southport Congregational Church
“Room with a View”
Speak Out Against Hunger
Spencer School PTA
Spooner House
Sports Center of CT Helping Hands
St. Andrew Academy Golf Tournament
St. Ann Academy School
St. Ann Church
St. Anthony’s Golf Tournament
St. Baldrick’s
St. Catherine of Siena School
St. Cecilia’s Stamford
St. Francis - St. Hedwig School
St. Francis of Assisi Pre School
St. Gabriel’s School Golf Classic
St. Gregory Church Craft Fair
St. James Roman Catholic Church
Annual Parish Picnic
St. James School Stratford
St. John Catholic School
St. John the Evangelist School
St. Joseph’s HS Athletics Assoc. Golf
Outing
St. Luke Church
St. Margaret Shrine Roast Committee
St. Mark School
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s School Golf Outing
St. Matthew’s Knights of Columbus
St. Paul Christian School
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
St. Stanislaus School
St. Theresa’s Gala Trumbull
St. Thomas Aquinas
Stamford Hospital
Stamford Hospital Foundation Dream Ball
Stamford Sharks
STAR Walk, Roll & Stroll
Stark School/Starry Night
Stepney Elementary
Sterling House Gala Celebration
Stratford Animal Rescue Society
Stratford Explorers
Stratford Firefighters
Stratford High School
Stratford Junior Women’s Club
Stratford Library
Stratford Ninety Nine - To Support CT
Burn Foundation
Stratford Rotary Club
Stratford Visiting Nurse Assoc
Stratford YMCA
Student Support Services
Swenson Granite Works Open House
Swim Across the Sound
SYHA
SYHA Sharks Golf Tournament
TAG Trumbull Academically Gifted
Tails of Courage/Animal Rescue
TEAM Inc
Temple Shalom
The American Heart Association
The Annual Boissy Open
The Big Assist
The Building Hope Foundation
The Center for Family Justice
The Cove Center for Grieving Children
The Eric Pearson Foundation
The Joey Logano Foundation
Hometown Showdown
The Jordan Family Fund
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The Kennedy Center Children’s
Services
The Kennedy Center Golf Classic
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Michael Lynch Foundation
The New Canaan & Darien Chamber
Golf Outing
The Norwalk Seaport Assoc
The Rotary Club of Monroe
The Tiny Miracles Foundation
Theresa Martinez Charity
Tiger Pride Football Assoc
Tisko School
Tokeneke PTO
Town of Fairfield
Town of Orange Trunk or Treat
Toys for Tots
Triangle Community Center
Trinity Catholic High School
Trinity Catholic Middle School
Trinity Parish Nursery School
Trumbull Center Lions Club
Trumbull Father’s Club Golf
Tournament
Trumbull Police Benevolent Golf
Classic
Trumbull RTC
Turkey Hill School
Turn the Tide Foundation
United Healthcare Children’s
Foundation
United Way of Milford
University of Bridgeport Golf Classic
VA Center Hospital
Val’s Pals
Valierie Fortier Family Benefit
Valley United Way
VNA Community Healthcare
Walk and Roll PWS Walk
Wallingford Hawks Youth Hockey
Waterbury Chorale
Watertown Youth Hockey
WCSU Foundation
West Haven Community House Assoc
West Haven Fundamental Basketball
League
West Haven HS Boys Hockey Booster
Club
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West Haven HS Girls Hockey
West Haven Youth Soccer
West Rock Middle School
West Rock’s Middle School Family
Dinner-Auction
West Shore Middle School
Westport Fire Department
Whalen Golf Tournament
William and Audrey Walzer Alef Bet
Preschool
William H. Garfield Memorial
Scholarship
Wilton Community Celebration
Winston Prep School
Winterset Ski Club
Wolfpit Elementary School
Wonderland Wizards
Woodbury Scholarship Fund
Woodmont Civic & Rec Assoc
Xplosion Baseball
Yale Cancer Center
YMCA Branch of Central CT
YWCA Greenwich
Zion’s Hill Preschool
None of us would be in the situation we are
today if someone that lead the way before
us didn’t give words of encouragement
or let us in on the process. By going
to schools and being involved in the
community, it gives you a rewarding
pleasure to know you are helping someone
head in a direction of success or even just
brighten someone’s day.
Scooter Vaughan, Forward
FUNDRAISING
T
he Sound Tigers raised $410,676 through jersey auctions,
50/50 raffles and Chuck-A-Puck this season. It would
not have been possible to raise this amount without the
following people and organizations:
To get out and see the smiles on the kids
faces, that’s the best part. Being able to
go out in the community to read or give
teddy bears out to kids in the hospital
is something really special we get to
do. Hopefully it’s something they will
remember for a long time.
Colton Gillies, Forward
Alzheimer’s Association
Amer. Hearing Impaired Hockey
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Ann’s Place the Home of I Can
Arbonne
Arena Angels
Assumption School
Barlow Mountain School
Basement Systems
BBB
Blue Buffalo
Booth Hill School
Boy Scout Pack #140
Boy Scouts CT Yankee Council
Bridgeport Public Schools
Burr Elementary School
Central Middle School
CMAK Foundation
Coleytown Elementary School
Colonial Eagles Cheerleaders
Columbus Magnet School
Connecticut Odyssey of the Mind
Cos Cob School
Cranbury Elementary
CT Exchange Club
CT Fallen Heroes
CT Yankee Council
CT Challenge
CT Riverhawks Youth Hockey
CTBTA
Darien High School Rugby
Diabetic Lions Center
Dolan Middle School
East School
Eli Whitney School
Elizabeth Shelton School
Exchange Clubs of CT
Fairfield County Children’s Choir
Fairfield Warde Baseball
FARE
Farmingville School
First Niagara
Gary Hammill Scholarship @ KCHS
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Glenville School
Greens Farms Elementary School
Hamilton Avenue School
Head O’Meadow School
Hindley Elementary School
Holland Hill Elementary School
Holmes Elementary School
Holy Spirit School
Hommocks Middle School
Hope For Heroes
Human Services
Council-Children’s Connection
Jane Ryan Elementary School
Karli Mae Foundation
Kendall School
Kevin L. Bell Memorial Fund
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Fairfield
Lake Financial Services
Laurel Ledge Elementary
Legacy Dance Team
Lewin G. Elementary
Lustgarten Foundation
Maloney Magnet School
Marvin Elementary School
Masters Table Community Meals
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McKinley Elementary School
Meriden Day
Meriden Youth Theater
Middlesex School
Mill Hill School
Miller Driscoll School
Monroe’s Project Warmth
Mt. Sinai PTO
N. Stratfield School
Naramake Elementary
Naugatuck Schools
New Canaan Y Guides
New England Cyclones Baseball
New Lebanon School
Nichols Improvement Association
NJSA
Norma Pfriem Children’s Choir
North Branford Youth Football
North Mianus School
North Stratfield School
Northeast Elementary
Norwalk Babe Ruth
Obey the Orange
Orange Ave School
Orange Elementary Band
Osborn Hill School
Osborn School
Our Lady of Victory
Ox Ridge School
Oxford PTO
Patriot Pressure Washing
Petsafe
Project Precious Rescue
Pyramid Shrine
Roger Sherman Elementary School
Rogers International School
Roxbury Elementary School
Royle School
SAFE Haven of Greater Waterbury
Saugatuck Elementary School
Savin Rock Baseball
Silvermine Elementary
Sons of Italia Easter Seals Goodwill
Sound Tigers Booster Club
South School
Southern CT Storm Special Hockey, Inc.
Spooner House
St. Aloysius School
St. Francis Xavier Church
St. Francis-St. Hedwig School
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St. James Father’s Club
St. James School
St. Thomas the Apostle
Standard Oil
Statoil
Stepney Elementary School
Stratfield Elementary School
Stratford Academy
Stratford Indian Guides & Princesses
Team Joey
Tokeneke
Town of Stratford
Trager Insurance Group
Trap Falls Kennel Club
Valerie Foriter
Vitas
Weston Intermediate School
Weston Volunteer Fire Dept.
Wilson Electric
Winston Prep
Woodland Regional HS
Xtreme Chaos Softball
T
he Sound Tigers also hosted numerous other
community events, including a bowling party with
season ticket holders and a pair of Meet & Greets at
Eli’s Tavern in Milford. Players also signed autographs on
the concourse after every home game and the team held a
post-game skate for season ticket holders.
It’s always nice to get out in the
community. Whether visiting hospitals
during the holidays or reading to school
children, it is important and gratifying
for us to interact with our fans and the
community we play for.
Scott Mayfield, Defenseman
5K TIGER DASH
T
he Sound Tigers and the CT Challenge teamed up for the inaugural 5K Tiger Dash, a 5K run or one-mile walk
aimed to empower cancer survivors. With an outpouring of corporate support, the dash saw nearly three-hundred
(300) participants on Sunday, December 7 and raised a total of $24,735. The Sound Tigers are proud to partner
with the CT Challenge and plan to enhance their annual fundraiser to empower cancer survivors.
We are very grateful to the Sound Tigers for coming out in support of cancer
survivors with such a great event. It is a strong statement of their commitment
to this exploding demographic. The Tiger Dash and the game are a great fit with
our mission to celebrate cancer survivors and inspire them to reclaim their lives
after cancer through motivational exercise, nutrition and community-building
support programs.
Jeff Keith, CT Challenge Co-Founder,
President and Cancer Survivor
We are very proud to partner with the
CT Challenge for our 5K Tiger Dash.
They have done so much for our region
and for cancer survivors throughout
the state. It was a no-brainer to team
up with them for this great event. We
intend to sponsor the 5K Tiger Dash
annually.
Howard Saffan, President
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