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Good News Popular program teaches kids how to skate, play hockey - for free The program offers a chance for kids to learn how to ice skate and play hockey who may not have grown up around the sports.

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) The Siouxland Youth Hockey Association’s girls’ program put together a free skate to get local girls interested in hockey. The skate was open to all skill levels and all ages.

There can be other costs, too. A 2019 report by the Aspen Institute found youth ice hockey was the most expensive of the team sports, costing families $2,583 annually for one child.

After-school hockey programs are common in the suburbs, but an unusual initiative in Philadelphia brings the sport to low-income, minority children, teaching them skills for hockey—and life.

The Try Hockey For Free Day, held at the Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W. Flamingo Road, gave kids ages 4 to 9 a chance to lace up their skates, get on the ice and fire shots.