Annett helps out hockey league: In the midst of his best season driving on the NASCAR Nationwide circuit, Waterloo Black Hawks alumnus Michael Annett has boosted his former team toward its fundraising finish line for travel to the 2012 Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia. ‘I’ve always considered myself fortunate to participate in two sports that I’m passionate about, hockey and racing, and to do it a high level’ said Annett, previously a Waterloo defenseman. ‘I’m still a Black Hawk at heart, so I’m thrilled about the opportunity that they are getting to compete in Russia. It’s certainly a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip that I hope they enjoy.â Travel expenses to bring the USHL team from Iowa to their destination in southeastern Siberia were estimated to total approximately $5,000 per player. Annett requested that the specific amount of his contribution not be made public. ‘We are grateful for Michael’s generous support’ said Waterloo Black Hawks head coach P.K. O’Handley. ‘Having the opportunity to stay connected with our alumni whether they find their way into pro hockey or have success in another field has been one of the most satisfying parts of coaching in this organization.â(USHL)(8-16-2012)
