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PLYMOUTH, Mich. - USA Hockey's National Team Development Program will host its inaugural Soccer Night on Saturday, Jan. 14, at USA Hockey Arena. The game will pit the U.S. National Under-18 Team against the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League.

Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Tarpley will be on site to meet fans and sign autographs starting at 6 p.m. ET. All youth soccer players in attendance will receive a free Tarpley poster at the game.

"We are happy to welcome the vibrant soccer community that exists in southeast Michigan to USA Hockey Arena," said NTDP senior director of operations Scott Monaghan. "At USA Hockey we strive to build Olympic athletes, so we are ecstatic to welcome two-time Olympic gold medalist, Lindsay Tarpley, into our home to meet our local soccer community.”

Sports nutrition information for youth athletes will be shared throughout the evening and every athlete will receive a half gallon of Kroger chocolate milk when leaving the game courtesy of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. University of Michigan Northville Health System doctors will provide parents and players information about injury prevention, concussions and athlete health and wellness.

"Leading athletes like Lindsay know it's important to pay attention to nutrition because it's a critical component to performance and recovery," said Milk Means More manager of sports nutrition marketing Melissa Gerharter. "Her commitment to spreading that message to other athletes is a remarkable way to make an impact on other's health, especially younger soccer players who often don't consider what their eating as part of their training and on-field sports."

Youth athletes wearing their team jerseys will be entered to win a host of door prizes courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

Special $8 group tickets are available for soccer associations and teams. More information and ticket purchasing are available by visiting the USA Hockey Arena box office located at 14900 Beck Road in Plymouth, Michigan, by calling (734) 453-8400, or visiting USAHockeyArena.com/SoccerNight.

About the NTDP: In 1996, USA Hockey launched a new initiative called the National Team Development Program, originally based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The goal of this full-time development program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice.

About The United Dairy Industry of Michigan: The United Dairy Industry of Michigan is the umbrella organization for the Dairy Council of Michigan and the American Dairy Association of Michigan. On behalf of Michigan’s dairy farm families, these non-profit organizations provide science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. For more information, visit MilkMeansMore.org.

For more information contact:
Kris Nolt (kris.nolt@usahockey.org)