READING, Pa. – Saturday, it will be a showdown on the ice as the 20th Battle of the Badges comes to Santander Arena.
The Reading Police and Fire departments will face off against one another in the annual hockey game for charity.
The action starts at 1:00 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the Battle of the Badges Scholarship Fund, which organizers say helps the children of first responders who’ve died in the line of duty.
The players say it’s both a good time and a good cause.
“We’re all competitive individuals so we enjoy that part of the game. So, if you come out, there’s going to be some fights, most likely. At least a couple scuffles. So, it’s something fun,” said Issac Long with Reading Police.
“I like the competitiveness and I also like what the game stands for as far as bringing everybody together and trying to raise money for the scholarship fund,” added Joshua Faust with Reading Police.
A ticket to that game also gets you into tomorrow night’s Reading Royals game.