Once a year, the Hartford Wolf Pack spends the morning off the ice and in the bowling alley to support Special Olympics Connecticut.
“It’s a really cool experience,” said Wolf Pack defenseman Mason Geertsen. “You know, everybody’s so happy to be here and I always have a ton of fun," he said.
Lessard Lanes in Plainville hosted the annual Bowl-A-Thon this year, where Special Olympics athletes got to bowl alongside their favorite members of the Wolf Pack.
“Right now, I’m having a ball,” said Special Olympics athlete Mark Vanschelt from Windsor.
“It’s such a breath of fresh air to see all of these athletes come together and play, on one team, as a unit,” Special Events Coordinator Taryn Prostano said.
To get on the lanes, teams had to raise a minimum of $200.
The funds raised ensure athletes like Mark can continue to train and play with their Special Olympics teams across the state all year long.
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“We play year round, we know how expensive it is and it’s nice to be helping these guys out,” Geertsen said.
“It’s amazing, it’s heartwarming, it’s encouraging,” added Prostano. “It’s just a great way to get the community involved and raising money for a really great cause.”
