Brendan Savage from the Flint Journal reports:
FLINT, Michigan — The youngsters who take the ice Saturday afternoon for the first practice of the Flint Inner-City Youth Hockey Program won’t be the only novices at Perani Arena.
They’ll be joined by another first-timer — basketball star Mateen Cleaves.
Cleaves, the former Northern High and Michigan State star who went on to play in the NBA, has agreed to don a pair of skates and take the ice to show the youngsters that it’s OK to take a chance and try something new even if you might look a little silly at first.
The program is still looking for youngsters interested in participating. There is no cost and all equipment will be free courtesy of Perani’s Hockey World. No experience is necessary.
Registration forms are available at Perani’s Hockey World or the Flint Generals offices inside Perani Arena. Program founder Rico Phillips said pre-registration is important so players can be fitted with properly sized equipment.
The program is open to boys and girls aged 7-13 who live in the city of Flint.
Saturday’s workout is from noon-2 p.m.
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