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The Grinderettes

Do it until someone tells you not to.

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Thank you to all of the participants in the street hockey game. Team Meltdown (Black) vs. Team “WRIF Rock Girl” Taylor (Red). The game was back and forth throughout the game ending in a tie. The final tie breaker was a shoot-out between both teams with final tables turning this year when team Meltdown took the WIN!

Thank you to all of the bands: The Muggs, The Dirty Americans, Dirt Road Logic, Van Go Go, Zug Izland, The Unheard, Ray Street Park and Primortal!

Thank you to Primortal, The Dirty Americans and Dirt Road Logic for donating the back line to make both nights successful.

Thank you to Tim Drummond of Hyperman Sound out of Bay City Michigan! You’re the best!

Thank you to DJ Brian for spinning the tunes and MC’n the event!

Thank you to Edamame Sushi for supplying the VIP’s, Volunteers and Band members with the best Sushi in Michigan. (Edamame Sushi is located on John R. Between 13 & 14 mile road next to Augies in Madison Heights).

Thank you to WRIF, Carly, Ken, Meltdown, Taylor, and the rest of the WRIF Crew who came out throughout the weekend. Thank you to Screamin Scott for coming out to MC the event on Friday night!

Thank you to Augies for donating the venue and going above and beyond the call of duty to make this event a success. Steve, Scott and Tina, you are the best! Thank you to the Augies staff for running, sweating and a special thanks to Greg for being the fastest ball picker upper guy outside of any rink! (Augies is located on John R. Between 13 & 14 mile in Madison Heights)

Thank you to the Mayor of Madison Heights for coming out to drop the puck for the afternoon street hockey game and sporting a McCarty’s Army Jersey!

Thank you to Liz “Cupcake” MacKinder for singing BOTH National Anthems so beautifully!

Thank you to the volunteers both evenings and throughout the event; Jacee, Kimmie, Kathy, Katie, “Mamma Franklin” Gina, Patty and Timmy’s gal.

Thank you to McCarty’s Army for supplying the street hockey jerseys! And bringing your gear!

Thank you to Vinnie Colagiovanni and his Aunt for the Autographed Pistons Jersey for the Silent Auction.

Thank you to Budweiser for the swag and the beers!

Thank you to Fox2 for supporting.

Thank you to Blender and Maxim magazine.

Thank you to Real Detroit Weekly.

Thank you to Photo Kathy for being a trooper throughout the event!

Thank you to Detroit Rock Review for the great review! We adore you!

And especially thank you all so very much for coming out and supporting our event! And…for your continued support for the McCarty Cancer Foundation!

Until then, we’ll look forward to seeing you next time to “Kick The Puck” out of Cancer!

XoXoX
The Grinderettes



P.S. Photos to be posted soon!

Music:

You name it!!

Movies:

"Stick it in Detroit"

Fall 2008

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Television:

The Hills, ESPN

Books:

Rinkside! by: Craig McCarty/h5

Heroes:


If Love Could Have Saved You...
You Would Have Lived Forever........



Craig McCarty

James B. Anders (1964-2005)

My Blog

Thank You "Rock 4 The Goal"

Thank you to all of the participants in the street hockey game.  Team Meltdown (Black) vs. Team "WRIF Rock Girl" Taylor (Red).  The game was back and forth throughout the game ending in a t...
Posted by The Grinderettes on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:26:00 PST

Kick the Puck Out Of Cancer!!!

Saturday Afternoon Celebrity Street Hockey is a FREE event to all ages.  Team Meltdown vs. Team WRIF Rock Girl.  Both teams will be made up of local celebrities and musicians.  Speci...
Posted by The Grinderettes on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:38:00 PST

Only The Good Die Young

..> Only The Good Die Young By: Melissa McCarty Windsor Star Column - May 24, 2005There are guys in bands who personify everything that is associated with being a rock star: they are constant...
Posted by The Grinderettes on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:19:00 PST