NEW YORK (September 20, 2011)— The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced plans to send representatives and hockey ambassadors to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 41st Annual Legislative Conference, marking the first time the hockey community has had a formal presence at the annual public policy gathering.
Among those in attendance will be NHL legend and Hockey is for Everyone™ Ambassador Willie O’Ree, NHL Vice President of Community Affairs Kenneth Martin, Jr., NHL Network analyst and NHL alumnus Kevin Weekes and local Washington, D.C., youth hockey coaching legend and 2010 Bridgestone Mark Messier Leadership Award recipient Neal Henderson. Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward is scheduled to attend the Phoenix Awards Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 24.
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