Islanders' Strome teaches 'floorball' to kids in Brooklyn
With a break in his team's schedule on Sunday, New York Islanders forward Ryan Strome found himself playing an integral role in helping hockey grow in Brooklyn.
Rather than take the ice, the 22-year-old Strome elected to visit the Bergen Beach Youth Organization's Community Sports Complex and spend his day off assisting approximately 120 children with their stickhandling skills.
Hockey 101 with @strome18! ? pic.twitter.com/qKYnklEP6f
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) February 21, 2016
Via Newsday:
"Growing up in Toronto, there’s a lot of opportunity (to learn the sport). Being here, back in the community, I think the Islanders do a good job of setting this up for the kids and giving them that opportunity that a lot of kids might not have."
Sunday's event is aiding in the transition of installing "floorball" as an activity in several area elementary and middle schools.
Great day in Brooklyn with @strome18,@NYIslanders, @MillenniumDev. #islesfloorball #growthegame #floorball #hockey pic.twitter.com/iQnVmn1z9T
— Generation Floorball (@Gfloorball) February 21, 2016
Judging by the children's response, Strome's "team" found itself victorious again.
@usahockey growing the game through a proven grassroots effort using @NHL @NYIslanders @strome18 and HOCKEY! #HWAA pic.twitter.com/Noqdm6ePWY
— Michael Bonelli (@mikebonelli) February 21, 2016
