Rider was Invited to the NHL Winter Classic GEICO VIP Private Youth Skate 2026

Rider got the unique opportunity to participate in the GEICO VIP Private Youth Skate on the official Winter Classic Ice at LoanDepot Park. Only 50 kids were chosen from past NHL Learn to Play Participants.

It included an exclusive tour of loanDepot Park, a 45 minute clinic on the Winter Classic ice with NHL Alumni followed by a chalk talk and lunch. We also got to see and take pictures with the Stanley Cup. Thank you to NHL, Florida Panthers, NHL Winter Classic, loanDepot Park, Geico and NHL Alumni Shawn Thornton, Keith Yandle & Jamie Allison for this once in a lifetime opportunity.