KEEPING HOCKEY ALIVE

FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR NATION'S HEROES

Defending The Blue Line is helping children of armed service members stick with hockey programs.

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Defending The Base Line

Defending The Base Line is the new program that DTBL has started to bring baseball benefits to military kids. You can visit the new website now. Watch for equipment and grant applications that will be coming soon.

Log House Foods

Ongoing

Log House Foods in Plymouth, MN is accepting gently used hockey gear for DTBL. This drop site should make it easier on Minnesota residents who live in the north metro to stop by and donate their gently used gear to benefit military kids.

Hockey Camps

2013 Season

Hockey Camps are now available for 2013. There are several free slots all over the nation so check out the camp page to find one near you.

Sniper Hockey Training Offers Free Sessions

Ongoing

Sniper Hockey Training is offering ALL families involved in "Defending the Blue Line" a free training session or sessions. They work with players of all ages including moms and dads. The new facility is located in Maple Plain, MN.

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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

October 6, 2013

Defending The Blue Line has been accepted as a Twin Cities Marathon Charity Partner! Participants that are running in the October 6, 2013 marathon can now choose to run for our DTBL team. Watch for more details!

MN Wild Camo Jersey Auction

April 25 - May 12, 2013

Thank you to everyone who bid on the Minnesota Wild custom-designed camouflage jersey. These jerseys were worn during pre-game warm-ups on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 and then auctioned off to benefit DTBL and Minnesota Wild Foundation.

Drop Off Centers For Hockey Equipment

Ongoing

Locations that now accept gently used hockey equipment for DTBL. These locations are ongoing year round: The LumberYard Hockey and Sports Center, located in Stillwater, MN. Log House Foods located in Plymouth, MN.

DTBL On The USO Holiday Tour 2012

December 2012

Defending The Blue Line founder and president, Shane Hudella was on a journey representing DTBL during a USO Holiday Tour oversees with General Martin Dempsey, sports stars, and entertainers. Read all about it.

Rink Rat 19 Hockey School

July 15 - 19, 2013

Hockey Star, Gigi Marvin has once again offered slots for DTBL military kids to attend her hockey camp. This camp is for girls and boys and takes place July 15 - 19, 2013 in St. Paul, MN at Drake Arena.

Cathys Power Skating

April, May, and June 2013

Cathy Andrade of Cathy's Power Hour has offered slots to DTBL military kids for her April 2013. Get your application in now before the slots are gone.

Robby Glantz Power Skating

2013 Season Nationwide

New camps for Robby Glanz Power Skating will be added often. 1 DTBL slot per camp. Slots for these camps are located throughout the nation. Hurry and get your submission form in now before they fill up!

Donskov Hockey Development

July 2013

Donskov Hockey Development is providing 2 slots for DTBL military kids to attend their camps this summer. These camps are located at Chiller at Easton in Columbus, Ohio.

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The NHLPA Goals and Dreams Foundation has donated over $250,000 in equipment and financial support to DTBL. With their help DTBL has been able to outfit over 400 military kids with top of the line gear.

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Shock Doctor provided mouth guards, ShockSkin protective apparel, hockey bags, and neck guards to DTBL for military children across the Nation.

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