Quad City Blues Giving Back To First Responders In 14th Annual Benefit Game

Hockey fans and community supporters are gearing up for an exciting day on the ice as the Quad City Blues take on the Cedar Rapids Roughriders in the 14th Annual Blues Benefit Hockey Games. The highly anticipated event will take place at the River’s Edge Rink, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Puck Drops for a Cause

The puck drops at 12:00 PM for the Junior Varsity game, followed by the Varsity showdown at 2:30 PM, as both teams battle for the prestigious Heroes Cup. But this event is about more than just hockey—it’s about giving back to the brave first responders who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe.

Supporting Local Heroes

This year’s proceeds will be used to purchase new equipment and replace failing gear for volunteer first responders and firefighters in the Quad City and surrounding areas through the Scott County Fire Chiefs’ Association. The Blues will honor these local heroes by wearing custom reflective turnout jerseys, designed to pay tribute to the life-saving gear worn by volunteer firefighters and first responders. Two of these jerseys will be up for auction, along with additional fundraising efforts, including t-shirt sales, a bake sale, raffle items, and a silent auction featuring goods and services from local businesses.

Free Admission for All

The best part? Admission to the event is completely free, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of hockey while showing their support for the team and our community’s heroes.

The Quad City Blues Hockey Club, part of the Quad City Hockey Association, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the sport of hockey for boys and girls of all ages throughout the Iowa and Illinois Quad City area.

For more information or to find out how you can support this cause, contact Viki Mueller at viki-mueller@uiowa.edu.