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different states . All five games were wins .
While these games were important , they also help to prepare for the most anticipated event of the season : the annual springtime FDNY vs NYPD Hockey Game . It ’ s so popular that tickets for spectators who aren ’ t family members are difficult to come by . Some 18,000 come to watch two of the busiest first
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responder units in New York go head-to-head , in a friendly competition .
HOCKEY IS A CONTACT SPORT THAT CAN GET CHIPPY AT TIMES . AND THERE IS A LONG-STANDING RIVALRY BETWEEN FIREFIGHTERS AND COPS . SO : JUST HOW FRIENDLY IS THE GAME ?
“ The NYPD always has our backs … and we ’ re always looking out for them ,” says
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Kelly . “ Do we want to try and kill each other during that game ? Yes ! But our relationship off the ice is very civil and obviously we support each other in the city that we work in . Ninety percent of our roster are friends or connected through growing up playing hockey together .”
Aside from being a part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team , members say the most rewarding aspect of
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their involvement is the fundraising and donating to multiple families in need .
In 2022 , the FDNY Hockey Team raised more than $ 100,000 to support the families of members who ’ ve died in the line of duty .
As well , FDNY Fire Family Transport , Make a Wish Foundation and The Center for Campus Fire Safety are just some of
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