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Blackhawks Players to Face Off at St. Xavier For Police and Firefighter Causes

The Blackhawks Alumni & Friends Charity Softball Classic takes place this Sunday at Saint Xavier University.

The Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association is excited to announce the 5th Annual Blackhawks Alumni & Friends Charity Softball Classic presented by BMO Harris
Bank, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 at 1 p.m. at in the Richard R. Ferrell Memorial Field. Gates open at noon.

The event benefits the Chicago Firefighters' EMWQ Retirees’, Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.

“The Blackhawks Alumni are excited to organize this event for our fifth year. As former members of the Chicago Blackhawks, we love Chicago and have the utmost respect for the Chicago Police and Fire Departments. We are honored to be able to help their families,” said Jack O’Callahan, Blackhawk Alumni and gold-medalist with the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team. “We are particularly fortunate to have so many great sponsors and especially appreciative of the continued generosity of our presenting sponsor BMO Harris. It’s a great free, family event, and we look forward to everyone coming out to enjoy the day!”

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