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Houston’s Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game returns as supporters fight to save Memorial City ice rink
By Ninfa Saavedra at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
The annual Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game returns Saturday at Ice Skate Memorial City, raising money for a firefighter battling cancer while drawing attention to the rink’s planned closure.A longtime Houston tradition is returning to the ice this weekend, but organizers say this year’s event c...
Key takeaway ‘It’s ripping apart a community’: Skaters, families fight to save Memorial City Ice RinkThis year’s game comes just weeks before the rink is scheduled to close on July 31.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The fate of Ice Skate Memorial City has significant implications for Pearland residents who frequent the rink. As one of only four full-size ice rinks in Houston, its closure would leave a substantial gap in recreational and competitive skating opportunities for those in the southern part of the city. Pearland families who participate in hockey leagues or figure skating programs would be forced to travel farther to access ice time, potentially leading to increased costs and decreased participation. The Guns N' Hoses charity game serves as a rallying point for the community to come together and demonstrate the value of preserving this resource. A strong showing of support at the event could help raise awareness about the need for alternative solutions, such as finding a new location for the rink or exploring public-private partnerships to keep ice skating viable in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The annual Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game returns Saturday at Ice Skate Memorial City, raising money for a firefighter battling cancer while drawing attention to the rink’s planned closure.A longtime Houston tradition is returning to the ice this weekend, but organizers say this year’s event c...
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