In honor of the late Joe Gross, former sports editor of The Capital who routinely wrote a column titled Weekend Wanderings.
Amy Hitt was inspired when she heard about a 24-hour lacrosse tournament that raised money for veterans causes.
The Annapolis resident immediately thought about transferring the idea to ice hockey and knew just the organization to make it happen.
Sure enough, the Navy Youth Hockey Association took the puck and skated with it — creating an event that has raised nearly $400,000 to benefit national and local charities that support military veterans.
Hundreds of players and 42 different teams will participate in the fifth annual Hockey for Heroes Tournament, being held March 9-10 at the McMullen Ice Arena that is part of the Brigade Sports Complex located at Greenbury Point.