The Colorado Extreme outdoor ice rink was alive with activity on Saturday, Dec. 7 during the nonprofit’s “Skate with Santa” holiday fundraiser. The rink, on Catherine Store Road outside of Carbondale, was packed with kids taking zamboni rides with Santa, competing in sled pull races, skating and playing games. There was plenty of food, hot cocoa and socializing for the adults, and enough holiday cheer for everyone.
The funds raised from the event will help to support The Colorado Extreme 12UAA hockey team’s trip to compete in The Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, to be held in Quebec City, Canada in February 2025. This tournament is said to be “the most prestigious minor hockey tournament in the world.”
This Saturday, Dec. 14, at the very same rink, former National Hockey League (NHL) players compete in Colorado Extreme’s second annual NHL Alumni Classic. A fighter jet flyover will kick off the game at 3pm, followed shortly by the puck drop. Tickets are available at www.coloradoextreme.org/nhlalumniclassic Game entry for kids 18 and under is free!
Photos and text by Jane Bachrach