Telhio Credit Union Partners with Hockey & Hounds Donates $8,060 in Support for Animal Adoption

Over the past year, Telhio Credit Union has provided $8,060 in support for a unique animal adoption effort in partnership with Hockey & Hounds and The Fan 97.1 FM. The donation was commemorated recently with the presentation of a check to NHL All-Star and Columbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Zach Werenski and 97.1 FM Sports Radio Announcer Anthony Rothman by Telhio’s Vice President of Marketing, Nick Biratsis.
 
The weekly Wednesday radio segment, Hockey & Hounds, features a collaboration between Rothman of 97.1 FM The Fan Sports Radio, Zach Werenski, and Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson to showcase shelter animals in Ohio. The show, sponsored by Telhio Credit Union, has inspired countless central Ohioans to support pet adoptions, community volunteering, and charitable efforts since its inception in 2016.
 
Rothman, also a Volunteer Humane Agent in Franklin County, started this segment with former Blue Jackets Coach John Tortorella eight years ago. The weekly program presents the latest insider information on Columbus' Pro Hockey Team and spends several minutes sharing updates on adoptable rescue animals, including success stories from previous animals featured on air.
 
“This partnership has been a win-win for everyone involved for many years,” said Biratsis. “Undoubtedly, the true winners here are the adopted dogs and their forever families, but this initiative creates ongoing support for the animals currently in shelters awaiting their permanent homes and provides needed resources to the shelters. Telhio is grateful to be a continued part of this effort.”
 
The segment has also inspired an apparel line with the help of local sportswear company Where I’m From. The sale of Hockey & Hounds shirts, sweatshirts, and hats directly supports animals in need across central Ohio.

For information about Hockey & Hounds, visit www.971thefan.com/hockeyandhounds.

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