United
Skates
Of America
Business Group Brings Together
Those With A Passion For The Game
PHOTOS COURTESY OF Robert MacKinley; Shannon Lewandoski; Getty Images
ockey players share a love of the game that connects
them even when they're away from the rink.
Thanks to the rapidly expanding Hockey Players
in Business group, former Peewee to pro players
can boost their careers and support the sport with which they
have common ground, or in this case common ice, with other
like-minded people.
"I have a lot of clients and friends who are hockey people," said
Rob MacKinlay, the founder and co-president of the Cleveland-
based organization. "There is a bond, a commonality there.
People want to do business people with people they like and
trust, and that starts with having something in common. When
someone starts playing [hockey], it gets into their blood. It is a
big reason why I am who I am today."
The non-profit organization plans on holding several benefits
with the hope of annually donating to national and local charities,
H
For more information, please go to
hockeyplayersinbusiness.org
Robert MacKinley's
passion for the game
runs from the board
room to the locker
room. He shares that
love of hockey on to
his son, Robbie.
By Joe
Paisley
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