TDS teams up with firefighters and police to raise $25K for Billings youth hockey program

TDS sponsored the annual Guns and Hoses Hockey Fundraiser in Billings.

BILLINGS, Mont. - TDS was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the third annual Guns & Hoses charity hockey game between Billings firefighters and law enforcement. The two sides faced off in April at the Centennial Ice Arena to benefit the Billings Amateur Hockey League (BAHL) and raised $25,000 for local youth hockey programming, organizers announced today.

The support comes at a critical time for the BAHL, as the organization prepares to move operations to the new, cutting-edge Signal Peak Energy Arena. TDS contributed $50,000 to sponsor a community room in the new facility that will host meetings, gatherings and celebrations. 

"TDS is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, and we are proud to support the BAHL in its mission to make youth hockey accessible to all," said Sarah Schroefel, TDS associate manager of field marketing. "It is an exciting time for the local hockey community and we’re looking forward to the opening of the Signal Peak Energy Arena."

The new arena will be in an optimal location to serve the greater Billings community and to bring hockey to more residents. BAHL President Monica Anderson said the new facility will benefit hockey lovers of all ages.

“There is a lot of excitement and new opportunity,” said Anderson. “We can get back to focusing on the youth hockey program and growing that.”

The Signal Peak Energy Arena is expected to complete construction later this year as TDS continues growing its fiber internet network across Montana. The company now serves thousands of customers in Billings, with services expanding to Laurel and Lockwood in the near future. For more information on services available and to sign up, visit TDSFiber.com.

Media Contact: Kelly Mulcaire | Associate Manager - Communications | TDS Telecom | 949-922-6775 | kelly.mulcaire@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol-based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,600 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom business. Its Array business leases and offers tower space to third-party carriers. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago. Visit tdsinc.com.

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