FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SKATE FOR A CAUSE: 

MOHEGAN ARENA HOSTS ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS OPEN SKATE, INVITING FAMILIES TO GIVE BACK ON THE ICE

AN ASM GLOBAL ACTS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EVENT 

WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 13th, 2024) – Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is delighted to invite the community to its annual Toys for Tots Open Skate event on Tuesday, December 3. This special event offers a unique opportunity for the public to skate on the arena's American Hockey League regulation ice while supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

This annual Open Skate is the only day each year that Mohegan Arena, home of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, opens its ice to the public. Children are encouraged to share in the gift of giving by bringing along a new, unwrapped toy to contribute to the arena’s Toys for Tots collection. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy or make a $5.00 contribution to Toys for Tots are welcome to participate.

“This event not only fosters compassion and a spirit of generosity, but also offers families a unique chance to skate on the same ice as their favorite Penguins,” said Justin Topa, marketing manager of the Mohegan Arena. “It’s a special way to come together as a community and make a difference for local children in need.”

Light refreshments will be available for purchase, with partial proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots. In addition to an enjoyable evening on the ice, attendees will have the chance to win exciting prizes, including tickets to upcoming events at Mohegan Arena.

“The Toys for Tots Open Skate is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season together, enjoying time on the ice while helping to bring smiles to children in need,” said Topa. “We invite everyone to join us for an evening filled with fun, giving, and community spirit. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.”

Participants must bring their own skates, as rentals will not be available at the arena. For those needing skates, rentals are available at the Toyota SportsPlex (Community Ice Rink) on Coal St. in Wilkes-Barre, starting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2. Rentals are $4 per pair and require a photo ID and credit card, with all rentals due back by noon on Wednesday, December 4. More information on rentals can be found at toyotasportsplex.com.

For additional details about the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program, please visit toysfortots.org.

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About Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is Northeast Pennsylvania’s premiere home for sports and entertainment. Located in Wilkes-Barre Township, Mohegan Sun Arena has over 8,000 permanent seats for events with a capacity of nearly 10,000 for select events. The venue opened in 1999 and is owned by the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority, a government body appointed by Luzerne County and managed by ASM Global.

For more information, please visit https://www.MoheganSunArenaPA.com

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

For more information, please visit https://www.asmglobal.com/

About ASM GLOBAL ACTS

ASM Global’s corporate social responsibility platform, ASM Global Acts, is a commitment to social equity and global sustainability. The program was built upon our long-standing commitments to creating a better, more diverse workforce, serving the communities where we operate, and contributing to a healthier environment and planet.

By a establishing a more centralized and intentional corporate social responsibility platform, we have focused our efforts on meaningful actions and measurable results at both the corporate and community levels. To deliver on this, ASM Global Acts has outlined bold and data-driven goals to create lasting impact across our global communities.

Our platform is structured around three pillars:

Protect the Environment

Invest in People

Strengthen our Communities

MEDIA CONTACT

Justin Topa, Marketing Manager

Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza

570.970.7600, ext. 1111

TopaJ@MoheganArenaPA.com