Troy youth hockey partners with New York Rangers

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Former New York Ranger Brian Mullen was in Troy on Tuesday to help announce a partnership with the New York Rangers through a youth program called Learn to Play.

Officials said the new partnership with the Rangers will help young athletes in the region have access to professional-level coaching and programming.

"This program was designed for kids that didn't have the opportunity to play hockey to give them the opportunity," Mullen said. "And that's pretty much how I grew up. I played roller hockey my whole life. That's how I learned the game. So to give these kids the opportunity to step on the ice, give them the equipment, and go through a 10-week program is incredible."

City officials said they hope the new program will make Troy a hub for youth development.