Supporting youth hockey programs and the community activities of fellow Flyers Alumni — wherever they reside across North America — are two vital facets of our annual 12 Days of Christmas program. This year, on Day 8 of our 2024 edition, the Flyers Alumni presented a $3,500 donation to the Agawam youth hockey program in Massachusetts. The program is currently under the direction of Flyers Alum defenseman Andrew Alberts.
Agawam Youth Hockey is a non profit youth hockey organization serving the towns of Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Essex and Manchester. Agawam Youth Hockey is part of the Mass Hockey organization and participates in the Valley Hockey League. The organization anticipates 100+ players in the 2024-2025 season and is open to all players of youth hockey age. Agawam Youth Hockey offers programs from Mite Instructional through Bantam.
“I try to keep with what the Flyers Alumni are doing because it’s one of the most active and successful Alumni organizations across the NHL, along with the Bruins Alumni,” said Alberts, who is active in the Bruins Alumni.
“That said. I was not familiar with the 12 Days of Christmas program before Brad Marsh spoke to me about including our program this year. The $3,500 donation was very generous and helpful. It will buy new nets and equipment. We are affiliated with the Learn to Play program for the youngest kids, which some of the Flyers Alumni also work with as instructors in the Philly area.”
The Agwam Chiefs hockey program was founded in 1968, and has grown tremendously over the years under the direction of chairman Lee Apgar. Today, there are 140 kids involved in Agawam youth hockey at its various levels, from ages 4 to 14. Alberts, who has three of his own kids in the program, has been involved in leadership since last summer.