ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

Candice J. Arnold
Tournament Founder\Director

Candice Arnold has devoted much of her life to the sport of ice hockey.  Having begun playing at the age of 10 she has skated with the Washington Little Caps and Buffalo State College at the NCAA level.  In addition she served as an Assistant Coach at Muhlenberg College for three seasons.  Presently she is committed to growing Hockey Fights MS and the cause.
 

In the summer of 2005 Candice was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  Rather than accepting defeat she chose to take up the cause, and within weeks the idea for this tournament was born.  The 1st Annual Hockey Fights MS Tournament, held in 2006 was a great success as we raised $4,700, far exceeding our goal of $3,000.  Players representing PA, NJ, NY, MA, and ME came to support the cause.

In 2007 the Tournament was expanded to include a Men's Division and went on to raise $6,400.  Teams and players came from up and down the East Coast to participate.  In addition the all-hockey band, The Zambonis, put on an entertaining on ice concert.

For 2008 Hockey Fights MS has expanded, now offering events in two locations.  Hockey Fights MS Vermont will take place at C Douglas Cairns Arena in South Burlington, Vermont, July 25th - 27th.  Hockey Fights MS Pennsylvania will be held August 8th - 10th at the Body Zone in Wyomissing, PA.

All proceeds from the Hockey Fights MS Tournament are donated to help fund the search for a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.