Posts by FMC Ice Sports
Sun Safety Skate and Donate Returns for 2022
FMC’s Second Annual Sun Safety Skate and Donate for the The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber will be held August 15th – 26th at eleven arena locations. FMC will host donation-only Public Skating sessions at 11 arenas throughout Mass and all of the funds raised at the event will go to The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber…
Read More2022 FMC Skaters Scholarship
Every year since 1992 FMC has provided financial assistance to ice sports participants and recreational ice skaters that demonstrate personal excellence on and off the ice. Hockey, figure skaters and recreational skaters are all invited to apply. FMC has awarded over $475,000 in education scholarships to over 450 high school graduates seeking to further their…
Read MoreHonoring the Life of Nick Pennucci
FMC held a private ceremony and skating session over the weekend to honor the life of Nick Pennucci at Buffone Arena in Worcester, Mass. Nick’s life and memory was celebrated with family and friends. During the private ceremony, a Montreal Canadiens jersey with Nick’s name was presented. As a die-hard Canadiens fan stuck in Bruins…
Read MoreRoche Arena Partners with The Burke to Provide Job Training for Students
FMC and Jim Roche Community Arena in West Roxbury, Mass are proud to have partnered with Jeremiah E. Burke High School for over ten years on their job training program. The Burke partners with local organizations to provide job training opportunities to autistic and special needs students as part of their graduation and transition out…
Read MoreHockey Officials Needed!
Dear FMC community, As you are likely aware, our sport has been struggling with a severe shortage of game officials since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. As an experienced hockey player we need your help to keep the game going and provide quality officiating for all levels of play. In response to this shortage,…
Read MoreFMC Ice Sports to begin trial of ionization sanitizing at the DCR Pirelli Rink in Franklin, MA
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the cleanest and safest environment for our patrons and staff, FMC has purchased and installed bi-polar ionization air purifying equipment to purify the air inside the rink as it passes through the HVAC equipment. FMC conducted extensive research in air purifying technology and selected Nu-Calgon’s iWave technology…
Read MoreThank You for Participating in Sun Safety Skate and Donate!
Thank you for skating with us for our donation-based Public Skating Series! This summer, FMC donated over 150 hours of ice time at 9 of our arenas to raise funds and awareness for The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the fight against skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Winners!
Updated Massachusetts Guidelines: Ice Hockey Return to Play
Ice Hockey Games Will Be Allowed on Monday, August 17thHockey games will be allowed to resume on Monday, August 17th, provided organizers and participants can comply with updated Massachusetts guidance and collect contact tracing information for all participants, officials, and spectators. Since it is still classified as a higher risk sport, Ice Hockey will only…
Read MoreSkaters Scholarship
Every year since 1992 FMC has provided financial assistance to ice sports participants and recreational ice skaters that demonstrate personal excellence on and off the ice. Hockey, figure skaters and recreational skaters are all invited to apply. FMC has awarded over $425,000 in education scholarships to over 440 high school graduates seeking to further their…
Read MoreRosy Cheeks for Rosie’s Place!
On Wednesday February 5th, FMC Ice Sports hosted a charity event for Rosie’s Place, a safe-haven for women with over-night shelter and other services women that are in need. Hosted by FMC’s Jillian Piccuito, PHR and Courtney Halloran, MS, CPNP from Alice’s Table (Techstars ’17), they had a wonderful turn out of FMC employees, friends…
Read More2019 Cross Ice Classic
FMC’s annual Cross Ice Classic was held at Asiaf Arena in Brockton, MA. On December 26th, 27th and 30th teams came from across the south shore to compete in this mites tournament. Thursdays teams featured players from Duxbury, Westwood, Milton & SWS (Somerset Watuppa Swansea). Friday featured teams from Taunton, Walpole, Milton, Pembroke and Westwood.…
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