The Springfield Jr. Blues players and their mascot Gilly spent the past week volunteering at local elementary schools.
Springfield players visited Fairview, Lee, Hazel Dell and Jane Addams Elementary schools and spoke to the students about respect, responsibility, teamwork, kindness and the importance of getting good grades in school. The players then proceeded to read to students and even take time to interact during recess.
The Springfield Jr. Blues would like to thank all the students, faculty and staff of the schools for allowing us to come and speak, play and read to your students!
Springfield forward Max Nylander reads to fourth graders at Jane Addams Elementary.
Springfield forward Aiden Beck reads to Kindergartners at Jane Addams Elementary
Springfield players Mark Leach, Garrett Nieto, Chase Mickelson, Fletcher Fineman, Connor Matsinger and Jordan Muzzillo speak to Fairview Elementary students about teamwork and responsibility.
Springfield forward Matt Cassidy signs autographs for students at Hazel Dell Elementary.
Gilly plays with students at Hazel Dell Elementary during recess.
Springfield forward Brandon Puricelli has lunch with students at Jane Addams Elementary.
Springfield Captain Matt Long plays with students at Jane Addams Elementary.
Springfield Defenseman Chase Mickelson reads to students at Jane Addams Elementary.
Springfield players Anthony Grimaldi, left, and Christian Simeone speak to Lee School fourth graders about responsibility.
Springfield defenseman Fletcher Fineman teaches Fairview Elementary students how to shoot using a hockey stick.
Springfield Jr. Blues players with Lee Elementary 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.