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O F F T HE D R AW 10 // AUGUST 2022 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM T he ice wasn't even ready for the first game of the season and the Southern Girls Hockey League were already making an impact in the community. The newly formed girls' league established to create opportunities for recreational girls teams throughout the Southeastern District recently held a preseason mixer in Orlando, Fla., where approximately 100 girls came tog ether to share their love of the game while also helping out with a great cause. A c c o r d i n g t o J a n e S o l v e r s o n , t h e Southeastern District Girls'/Women's director, one of the components of both the league and the weekend was to give back to the community. " W e p a r t n e r e d w i t h S a f e H o u s e o f Seminole, a domestic violence center as our charity," she said. "It's a charity that is near and dear to the hearts of those at the rink." T h a t 's b e c a u s e T i n a Z o l l o, a n o f f i c i a l a n d s c o r e k e e p e r a t t h e R DV Ic e D e n i n Maitland, Fla., was a victim of domestic violence. In her honor, the Central Florida Hockey Officials organization put out a call for donations for care packages for women and families looking to escape an abusive environment. Those who knew Tina stepped up with donations, and the girls took it from there, filling individual boxes and writing inspiring messages to put in each box. In addition to helping in the community, the girls took part in a pair of clinics that included female coaches with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Kathryn Tomaselli and Melissa Black. Pavelski Gives Romo A Run For His Money At ACC Golf Tourney COMMUNITY PHOTOS BY Jane Solverson 3 Joe Pavelski's golfing skills are almost on par with what he can do on the ice. The Dallas Stars forward gave former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NFL analyst Tony Romo a run for his money at the 2022 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship in July before losing in the second hole of a playoff. Pavelski put up the highest point total of the third and final round that allowed him to tie Romo and former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder after 54 holes. The trio all tied the first playoff hole, but Romo edged Pavelski with a birdie on the sec- ond playoff hole to take the title. Pavelski shared a hug with Romo after his clinching putt. The ACC featured nearly one hundred athletes and entertainers for the three day event at Eaglewood Tahoe South in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Hall of Fame forward Mike Modano finished in seventh place, and Washington Capitals for- ward T.J. Oshie placed 11th. Mixer Brings Together Southeastern Girls For Hockey And A Good Cause NHL VIDEO: CHARITY HAUL Joe Pavelski