May 6, 2025 HARTFORD, CT – The 50th Anniversary of professional hockey in the city of Hartford was a roaring success for the Hartford Wolf Pack, as the organization completed another successful season. The Wolf Pack enjoyed another strong year of growth in terms of ticket sales and their footprint in the Greater Hartford Community. […]
May 6, 2025
HARTFORD, CT – The 50th Anniversary of professional hockey in the city of Hartford was a roaring success for the Hartford Wolf Pack, as the organization completed another successful season.
The Wolf Pack enjoyed another strong year of growth in terms of ticket sales and their footprint in the Greater Hartford Community.
The club sported 19 lower bowl sellouts during the 2024-25 campaign, a mark that helped them see another historic season at the box office.
Over the course of 36 regular season home games, the Wolf Pack welcomed an average of 5,590 fans to the XL Center in downtown Hartford. This marked the club’s highest single-season average attendance since the 2010-11 season.
This marked the first time since the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons that the Wolf Pack averaged over 5,000 fans per game in back-to-back seasons. The club averaged 5,456 fans during the 2023-24 campaign.
In total, over 201,000 fans came through the XL Center doors this season, including 10,074 on Jan. 11, 2025. That marked the first time since Jan. 28, 2017, that the club welcomed over 10,000 fans to the XL Center for a game.
The club also set a record for the most paid tickets distributed in franchise history.
The 2024-25 season also saw the Wolf Pack continue to expand their footprint in the Greater Hartford Community. The franchise’s beloved mascot, Sonar, made 67 appearances during the season at local schools, community events, community fundraising initiatives, youth sports practices, and more.
Hartford Wolf Pack players and coaches also chipped in, making 41 visits during the season. In addition to traditional visits to local schools and youth hockey practices, Wolf Pack players and coaches made trips to Connecticut Children’s Hospital to donate toys during the holiday season as part of the team’s annual toy drive and to donate the teddy bears following the team’s annual ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ game.
Players and coaches also stopped by a local soup kitchen in Southington, CT, to assist with dinner service and cleanup in November around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Players also participated in CHR’s ‘Adopt-A-Family’ Toy Drive, where they purchased gifts for families dealing with financial hardships during the holiday season.
Additionally, the ‘Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation’ donated over 1,912 tickets to the community during the 2024-25 season. These tickets were donated to local schools, hospitals, youth sports organizations, and charitable organizations for a variety of purposes.
Over $36,000 was donated by the ‘Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation’ as part of the annual grant process. Grants were awarded to ‘Hands of Hartford’, ‘Horizons at Westminster School’, ‘Ädelbrook Behavioral Consultation’, ‘Hartford P.A.L’, and ‘Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’.
$12,321.89 was raised by the organization via DASH Auctions throughout the season. That money was then donated to numerous nonprofits in the Greater Hartford Area.
Additionally, the Wolf Pack hosted numerous drives throughout the season. The club helped collect over 200 care packages put together thanks to donations from their ‘Military Appreciation Night’. Those care packages, in conjunction with ‘Boxes to Boots’, were sent to a unit in Syria, a naval ship, and two other undisclosed addresses. The care packages, along with letters written by players and coaches, were sent to units with ties to the state of Connecticut.
Over 350 books were donated by fans at the club’s annual book drive this past March. Those books were donated to the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC).
“The CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School is so thankful to the Hartford Wolf Pack and it’s fans for this generous donation,” said Jill Wnuk, school Principal, ahead of the annual drive.
On Feb. 22, the club hosted its annual food drive benefitting ‘Hands on Hartford’. The food drive brought in over 600 pounds of food.
“Hands On Hartford is so grateful for our wonderful, ongoing partnership with the Hartford Wolf Pack,” said Kelly Dougherty, Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Communications Coordinator with ‘Hands on Hartford’.
“With their (along with their loyal fans’) generous support over the years, through gameday food drives, financial donations, and their very special player-made ornament auction, we have been able to continue to stock our community pantry’s shelves and stuff hundreds of backpacks full of nourishing food for individuals, families and children falling on hard times and experiencing food insecurity.”
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Hartford Wolf Pack for exemplifying the true meaning of teamwork. We could not do this important work without the support of our community.”
For more information on the Wolf Pack’s community initiatives and the ‘Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation’, please visit www.hartfordwolfpack.com/fan-zone/hartford-wolf-pack-community-foundation.
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ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack are the top player-development affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers and play at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers newest faces including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy hosted the first clinic of their Jr. Hawks Shooting Clinic Program on Wednesday. The program helps boys and girls from ages eight to 15 develop shooting fundamentals through both group and individual skill instruction. The first clinic was held at Norcross High School and welcomed 100 young athletes. […]
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Academy hosted the first clinic of their Jr. Hawks Shooting Clinic Program on Wednesday.
The program helps boys and girls from ages eight to 15 develop shooting fundamentals through both group and individual skill instruction.
The first clinic was held at Norcross High School and welcomed 100 young athletes. Hawks legend Sedric Toney made a special appearance and offered the attendees words of encouragement.
The location and dates for the four remaining Jr. Hawks Shooting Clinics include:
To register and learn more about the Jr. Hawks Shooting Clinic Program and other youth basketball programs with the Hawks Basketball Academy, visit Hawks.com/BasketballAcademy.
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Cardi B has all the reason in the world to want to hole up and not deal with the outside world. A nasty divorce from the father of her kids, Offset, adds onto big career pressures and the trappings of fame. But love makes it all worth it, and she’s been having a great time […]
Cardi B has all the reason in the world to want to hole up and not deal with the outside world. A nasty divorce from the father of her kids, Offset, adds onto big career pressures and the trappings of fame. But love makes it all worth it, and she’s been having a great time with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
The couple recently went public, and according to AllHipHop, they are supporting each other’s endeavors whenever they can. The New York femcee recently popped out at the Diggs Day Football Camp in College Park, Maryland on Saturday (June 7).
The youth-focused community event takes place annually at the University of Maryland, the state native’s alma mater. Diggs gives local children, coaches, and community leaders opportunities to connect, hone their skills, and come together in the name of good sportsmanship, skill, growth, and camaraderie.
Michael Locksley, the University of Maryland’s football head coach for the Terrapins, posted a picture with Cardi on social media. “Welcome to #Terpsville @iamcardib @TerpsFootball #DiggsDay #Stef #Elevate,” he captioned the post. It was a surprise for most everyone involved, although she didn’t speak or take over the event or anything like that. Instead, Cardi was just there to support, which is always wholesome to see.
Stefon Diggs is playing big for the New England Patriots these days, so the NFL wide receiver also uses his youth football camp to stay in community with his roots. Diggs Day’s focus on mentoring the next generation of athletes and community leaders through training drills and motivational exchanges will likely be one of his longest-lasting legacies.
Elsewhere, though, Cardi B took a break from the drama. This football camp outing paused her ongoing conflicts with Offset over their nasty public break-up and divorce proceedings.
In fact, it seems like this might even spill over onto wax. Cardi recently teased a track on social media that most fans are referring to as “Outside.” In it, she references men who “f**k on anything” and talks about being cuffed for too long, which seems to allude to the former Migo. We’ll see how that plays out moving forward…
SUMMERLIN, Nev. — NFL pro bowler Brock Bowers passed his talents onto the next generation on Sunday at Palo Verde High School. “It’s great to have these kids out and hopefully get them excited about football, playing football and just about sports in general,” Bowers said. WATCH | Brock Bowers joins youth camp attendees on […]
SUMMERLIN, Nev. — NFL pro bowler Brock Bowers passed his talents onto the next generation on Sunday at Palo Verde High School.
“It’s great to have these kids out and hopefully get them excited about football, playing football and just about sports in general,” Bowers said.
WATCH | Brock Bowers joins youth camp attendees on the field
Brock Bowers brings Las Vegas youth together at local camp
The Raiders star tight end hosted a local youth camp for kids ages six to 16 and over 200 athletes participated in the event.
“It’s really cool, and I really appreciate it that he’s coming out here for us,” Vegas local Armani said.
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Not only was he a 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist while breaking a 63-year-old NFL record for most receiving hards by a rookie tight end, but Bowers has also made an impression on our youth.
“He’s a really nice guy,” Vegas local Davian said. “He’s really good at catching, and I think that the Raiders can make it to the playoffs just with him.”
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Bowers tried to set a good example both on and off the field with this mentality in mind.
“Just doing your best in whatever you choose to do, whether it’s football or anything in life, if it’s a sport or not, just really committing yourself and doing the best you can,” Bowers said.
Click here for more information on how to participate in future camps.
By: Gloria Morelia San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie hosted his youth basketball skills camp at the Los Fresnos United School in Los Fresnos. 85 kids registered for the camp that started at 12 p.m. and ended 4 p.m. They went through fundamental skills, dribbling, shooting and passing. The campers ended the day with a […]
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie hosted his youth basketball skills camp at the Los Fresnos United School in Los Fresnos.
85 kids registered for the camp that started at 12 p.m. and ended 4 p.m. They went through fundamental skills, dribbling, shooting and passing. The campers ended the day with a 5v5 game having the chance to go up against Champagnie.
Channel 5 news asked him about the importance of bringing these camps to the Valley.
“It’s super important because there aren’t any NBA games down here. I think we’re the closest ones out of the three Texas teams so coming out here is super important giving the kids something to look forward too and someone to look up too,” said Champagnie.
He also said he would love to come back out here and hopes to be here as soon as August.
Azavier Robinson, Coach Wooden, Ella Bobe All-Stars from Lawrence North, South Knox recognized for outstanding citizenship Superior athletes. Strong students. Outstanding citizens. (6-92-5) In a phrase, those labels accurately describe Indiana All-Star basketball players and recent high school graduates Azavier Robinson of Lawrence North and Ella Bobe of South Knox. Thus, each athlete has been […]
All-Stars from Lawrence North, South Knox recognized for outstanding citizenship Superior athletes. Strong students. Outstanding citizens.
(6-92-5) In a phrase, those labels accurately describe Indiana All-Star basketball players and recent high school graduates Azavier Robinson of Lawrence North and Ella Bobe of South Knox. Thus, each athlete has been named a winner of a Wooden/MCL Citizenship Award for 2025 as presented by the IndyStar Indiana All-Stars.
Robinson, a 6-2 guard, averaged 18.2 points, 3.8 reobnds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals as a senior in keying Lawrence North to a 22-7 season that included Class 4A sectional and regional titles. For his career, he totaled a school-record 1,885 points as well as 476 rebounds, 315 assists and 222 steals in 105 games.
The Butler University signee was a 2025 McDonald’s All-America nominee, three-time IBCA Supreme 15, three-time AP All-State (2023 honorable mention, 2024 second team, 2025 first team); three-time IndyStar Super Team (2023 third team, 2024 and 2025 first team); three-time all-Marion County (2024, 2025) and two-time Marion County Player of the Year (2024, 2025); three-time all-MIC (2023, 2024, 2025) and two-time MIC Player of the Year (2024, 2025).
Robinson earned Distinguished Honors scholastically at Lawrence North and was named to National Honor Society. He also was a part of LN’s Dance Marathon, Project Santa (a holiday toy drive), served a volunteer coordinator for Westminster Retirement Village and was a youth basketball camp leader.
He plans to major in sports communications at Butler.
Bobe, a 5-9 guard, tallied 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals as a senior in propelling South Knox to a 28-2 ledger and the Class 2A state championship. While with the Spartans, she set school records for career points (1,756), season points (581 as a senior), points in game (37 vs. White River Valley on Nov. 1, 2022), career 3-pointers (183) career assists (418) and season free throw accuracy (.875 as a sophomore). She also had career totals of 561 rebounds and 222 steals.
The University of Southern Indiana recruit is a three-time IBCA Small School All-State selection (2023, 2024, 2025), 2025 AP high honorable mention All-State, four-time all-Blue Chip Conference, three-time Vincennes Sun-Commercial first-team All-Area and Player of the Year and two-time Evansville Courier & Press all-Southwestern Indiana. She also was an all-tournament choice in the 2024 Hall of Fame Classic.
Scholastically, Bobe was IBCA first-team Academic All-State, her class valedictorian and in National Honor Society. She also was president of her school’s Business Club, a class vice president and participated in Student Council, Key Club, Interact Club, her church’s Youth Group and Youth Leadership Knox County.
Bobe plans to major in physical therapy at USI.
Indiana All-Star games director Mike Broughton
“Azavier and Ella are great representatives for the Wooden/MCL Citizenship Award for the 2025 Indiana All-Stars,” Indiana All-Star games director Mike Broughton said. “Both Azavier and Ella had strong high school careers on and off the court. We wish them well as they take their talents to the college level.”
The Wooden/MCL Citizenship Awards have been presented to one All-Star boy and one All-Star girl annually since 1992. The awards are named for the late John Wooden, an outstanding player at Martinsville High School and Purdue University and later a 10-time NCAA championship coach at UCLA.
Wooden said when the award was established in 1992 –
“Since I am a strong believer in academic and citizenship awards, I am honored that MCL desires to use my name for this honor.”
MCL Restaurant & Bakery, based in Indianapolis, has sponsored the Wooden Citizenship Award for all 33 years that it has been presented. MCL also has supported the Indiana All-Star program for more than 35 years. The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, organizers of the Indiana All-Stars, thanks MCL for its continued support.
A list of Wooden/MCL Citizenship Award winners from over the years follows.
Year: Boys Winner, School; Girls Winner, School
1992: Billy Wright, Richmond; Kristin Mattox, Charlestown
1993: Kelcey Mucker, Lawrenceburg; Regan Seybert, Anderson Highland
1994: Tige Darner, Anderson Highland; Tiffany Gooden, Fort Wayne Snider
1995: Damon Frierson, Ben Davis; Lisa Williams, Carmel
1996: Mickey Hosier, Alexandria; Janette Jaques, Lafayette Jeff
1997: Michael Menser, Batesville; Katrina Merriweather, Cathedral
1998: Patrick Jackson, Delta; Amber Schober, Plainfield
1999: Jon Holmes, Bloomington South; Kristen Lowry, Logansport
2000: Aaron Thomas, Northridge; Sara Strahm, Ben Davis
2001: Chris Hill, Lawrence North; Ebba Gebisa, West Lafayette
2002: Seth Colclasure, Bellmont; Candace Dark, Fountain Central
2003: Andrew Hershberger, Goshen; Amanda Norris, Shenandoah
2004: Peter Minchella, Harrison (West Lafayette); Kristen Miller, Tri-Central
2005: Derek Drews, Elkhart Central; Dana Beaven, Corydon Central
2006: Brandon Hopf, Forest Park; Ashley Barlow, Pike
2007: E’Twaun Moore, East Chicago Central; Sha’la Jackson, Fort Wayne South
2008: Tyler Zeller, Washington; Brittany Rayburn, Attica
2009: Errick Peck, Cathedral; Courtney Osborn, Hamilton Southeastern
2010: Erik Fromm, Bloomington South; Dee Dee Williams, Ben Davis
2011: Austin Richie, Lowell; Amanda Corral, Hobart
2012: D.J. Balentine, Kokomo; Alex Morton, Penn
2013: Collin Hartman, Cathedral; Andrijana Cvitkovic, Culver Academy
2014: Tayler Persons, Kokomo; Tayler Goodall, Columbus North
2015: Joel Okafor, Richmond; Ali Patberg, Columbus North
2016: Tucker Blackwell, Bloomington South; Cameron Onken, Lafayette Central Catholic
2017: Jack Nunge, Castle; Madison Wise, Greenfield-Central
2018: Dean Tate, Warren Central; Emily Kiser, Noblesville
2019: Jesse Bingham, Warren Central; Maddie Nolan, Zionsville
2020: Dre Davis, Lawrence Central; Madison Layden, Northwestern
2021: Kooper Jacobi, Silver Creek; Courtney Blakely, Hammond Bishop Noll
2022: Connor Essegian, Central Noble; Ally Madden, Blue River Valley
2023: Zane Doughty, Ben Davis; Amber Tretter, Forest Park
2024: Isaac Andrews, Wapahani; Camryn Runner, Hamilton Heights
2025: Azavier Robinson, Lawrence North; Ella Bobe, South Knox
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An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died in a Sunday crash, according to the Mission Police Department. The crash was reported Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. at the 2200 block of East Griffin Parkway. According to Mission police spokesman Jorge Rodriguez, the crash involved a motorcyclist and a black truck. The unidentified motorcyclist died […]
An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died in a Sunday crash, according to the Mission Police Department.
The crash was reported Sunday at around 3:30 p.m. at the 2200 block of East Griffin Parkway.
According to Mission police spokesman Jorge Rodriguez, the crash involved a motorcyclist and a black truck.
The unidentified motorcyclist died at the scene.
The scene is active, police said.
Channel 5 News has a crew heading to the scene, check back for updates.
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