Soldiers and Oilers Alumni to Face Off in Hockey Game to Support Wounded Troops and Families
Oilers Alumni, Canadian Armed Forces, Military veterans, corporate sponsors and other generous Edmontonians join forces to raise awareness and funds to support Canadian military, veterans, and their families.
Edmonton, Canada, November 19, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Foundation and the Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) are pleased to announce the Seventh Annual Heroes Hockey Challenge (HHC). A series of annual charitable hockey fundraising events taking place in communities across Canada with various National Hockey League (NHL) alumni teams and celebrities, the Edmonton HHC consists of two events: a Yellow Ribbon Gala on Saturday December 2, 2017, and the Heroes Hockey Challenge Game the next day on Sunday December 3, 2017.
All proceeds raised from both the Gala and Hockey Game will be shared by the PPCLI Foundation and the Edmonton Garrison MFRC, in support of programs for Canada’s serving military, veterans and their families. Now in its seventh year, HHC events have raised more than $250,000 to date.
Hayley Wickenheiser will join the military Warriors team, while Ty Gretzky and Gord Bamford will join a star-studded Oilers Alumni team including Ryan Smyth, Andrew Ference, Fernando Pisani, Craig MacTavish, and former Oiler and Heroes Hockey Challenge Ambassador Garry Unger. David Pelletier, former Olympic Gold Medalist in pairs figure skating will also serve as a member of the Oilers Alumni team.
“This year, the event will start with a Yellow Ribbon gala dinner on Saturday, December 2, at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort,” said Roza Parlin, Executive Director Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre and Event Co-Chair. “The gala dinner invites members of the public and will host active members of Canada’s Army, well-known celebrities, NHL stars and civic leaders from the community – followed by the hockey game the following day.”
The family-friendly hockey game will be played in St. Albert at Servus Credit Union Place, giving hockey enthusiasts the opportunity to see some great hockey as well as view four trophies from the Hockey Hall of Fame. The trophies include the Conn Smythe, Hart, Art Ross and Canada Cup which will be on display at the game and available for viewing and photos with a $10 ticket to the game. Canadian country music star Gord Bamford will start the game with the singing of the national anthem, and local minor hockey league players from Edmonton and St. Albert will play against the Edmonton Oilers Alumni during intermission.
“Community events like these are only successful with the support of our generous sponsors,” said Malcolm Bruce, Event Chair, Heroes Hockey Challenge 2017. "We truly appreciate our partnerships with Oilers Entertainment Group, Capital Power, Marriott at River Cree Resort, Beaverbrook, Edmonton Salutes, and Dow Canada."
Tickets are available for both the gala and the hockey game on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heroes-hockey-challenge-yellow-ribbon-gala-2017-tickets-34444303840
About Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Foundation
For more than 100 years, soldiers of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry have been serving Canadians with honour and distinction. The PPCLI Foundation was founded to ensure that legacy of our proud military history lives on in future generations. The Foundation serves the needs of the families of the fallen and veterans and their families, especially those who have suffered as a result of their service to Canada and Canadians.
The Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
MFRC is a non-profit society registered under the Alberta Society’s Act and is also registered with Revenue Canada as a charitable organization and is the only local non-profit organization nationally mandated as the frontline service provider to Canadian military families. The MFRC is committed to enriching the lives of individuals and families in the Canadian Armed Forces through positive action, education and support.
All proceeds raised from both the Gala and Hockey Game will be shared by the PPCLI Foundation and the Edmonton Garrison MFRC, in support of programs for Canada’s serving military, veterans and their families. Now in its seventh year, HHC events have raised more than $250,000 to date.
Hayley Wickenheiser will join the military Warriors team, while Ty Gretzky and Gord Bamford will join a star-studded Oilers Alumni team including Ryan Smyth, Andrew Ference, Fernando Pisani, Craig MacTavish, and former Oiler and Heroes Hockey Challenge Ambassador Garry Unger. David Pelletier, former Olympic Gold Medalist in pairs figure skating will also serve as a member of the Oilers Alumni team.
“This year, the event will start with a Yellow Ribbon gala dinner on Saturday, December 2, at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort,” said Roza Parlin, Executive Director Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre and Event Co-Chair. “The gala dinner invites members of the public and will host active members of Canada’s Army, well-known celebrities, NHL stars and civic leaders from the community – followed by the hockey game the following day.”
The family-friendly hockey game will be played in St. Albert at Servus Credit Union Place, giving hockey enthusiasts the opportunity to see some great hockey as well as view four trophies from the Hockey Hall of Fame. The trophies include the Conn Smythe, Hart, Art Ross and Canada Cup which will be on display at the game and available for viewing and photos with a $10 ticket to the game. Canadian country music star Gord Bamford will start the game with the singing of the national anthem, and local minor hockey league players from Edmonton and St. Albert will play against the Edmonton Oilers Alumni during intermission.
“Community events like these are only successful with the support of our generous sponsors,” said Malcolm Bruce, Event Chair, Heroes Hockey Challenge 2017. "We truly appreciate our partnerships with Oilers Entertainment Group, Capital Power, Marriott at River Cree Resort, Beaverbrook, Edmonton Salutes, and Dow Canada."
Tickets are available for both the gala and the hockey game on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heroes-hockey-challenge-yellow-ribbon-gala-2017-tickets-34444303840
About Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Foundation
For more than 100 years, soldiers of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry have been serving Canadians with honour and distinction. The PPCLI Foundation was founded to ensure that legacy of our proud military history lives on in future generations. The Foundation serves the needs of the families of the fallen and veterans and their families, especially those who have suffered as a result of their service to Canada and Canadians.
The Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
MFRC is a non-profit society registered under the Alberta Society’s Act and is also registered with Revenue Canada as a charitable organization and is the only local non-profit organization nationally mandated as the frontline service provider to Canadian military families. The MFRC is committed to enriching the lives of individuals and families in the Canadian Armed Forces through positive action, education and support.
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PPCLI Foundation
Alex Gault
403-966-4715
www.ppclifoundation.ca
Alex Gault
403-966-4715
www.ppclifoundation.ca
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