LOCAL RESTAURANTS RECEIVE SURPRISE VISITS

PORTLAND, ME – April 30, 2021 – Mariners Equipment Manager, Jake Rogers and Media Relations and Broadcast Manager, Michael Keeley visited three local restaurants last week, surprising each with nearly $1000 to help in their hardships through the pandemic. The donations marked the culmination of Rogers’ “Pro Shop Saturdays” fundraiser.

For six Saturdays in the months of February and March, Rogers offered his services to the public, sharpening skates and repairing equipment on a drive-up basis at the Cross Insurance Arena. He also raised funds through a prize raffle, which included items from the Mariners, University of Maine men’s ice hockey team, the Boston Bruins, Hartford Wolf Pack, and more. Jake also appeared at the Armstrong Skills Competition and Checking for Charity, and started a GoFundMe campaign. In total, $2772 was raised.

On Friday, April 23rd, Rogers and Keeley visited Portland restaurants: Mister Bagel (Congress St.), Marcy’s Diner, and The Porthole Restaurant and Pub, presenting $924 to each establishment.