The City of Hoboken and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up to introduce a new youth ball hockey program at the recently renovated Johnny Ray McDonald Jr. Hockey Rink.

The program offers free instruction and equipment to local youth ages 5 to 17 and stars in October at the Multi-Service Center on 124 Grand St..

“This program represents an exciting new opportunity for Hoboken’s youth to stay active, build skills, and enjoy team sports in a safe and newly improved facility,” Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla said in a written statement.

The program will provide co-ed instruction in hockey fundamentals through weekly sessions running from Oct. 1 through Nov. 1.

The initiative follows recent renovations to the rink funded by a $230,000 donation from the New Jersey Devils, which covered new flo

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