Our Story

Bad Hockey for a Good Cause

Our Mission:

Yaks Give Back is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for fellow non-profits that work to improve equity, justice and quality of life in our community (and beyond) by utilizing the camaraderie, grit and sportsmanship that characterize our Yaks hockey teams on and off the ice. 

2011 - Japan Relief Fund and American Red Cross

Raised $10,480 with matching funds

2012 - Susan G Koman Mid-Michigan Affiliate

Raised $3,953

2013 - Ann Arbor Rockets Disabled Hockey

Raised $7,141

2014 - Homes for our Troops - Sgt Koulchar

Raised $5,881

2015 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County

Raised $7,000

2016 - Yaks on Sleds


2017 - Faceoff for a cure

Raised  $8,175

2018 - AHIHA

Raised $6,800 

2019 - Officer Dave Imber and Family

Raised $7,100

2022 - Detroit Ice Dreams

Raised $11,500

2023 - Neutral Zone

Raised $7,250

2024 - Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

Raised $9,300