A Fun Filled Night of Hockey in Brampton, Ontario!

Press Release:

The NHL Alumni Tour, presented by Scotiabank, brings the heat to the Catholic Family Services All-Stars in Brampton

This annual event promises to be the best yet!

Brampton, Family Day! (Monday February 20th, 2012): Scotiabank brings the greatest game on ice to Brampton, giving you opportunities to meet some of the most renowned hockey players of all time! No one should miss this unique chance to shake the hands of Hockey Hall of Famers and Stanley Cup winners. For extra excitement we have special guest Coach and Ambassador for the game, Walter Gretzky and Maple Leaf fan favorite Wendel Clark at this great charity event. The NHL Alumni are coming to not only battle the Catholic Family Services All-Stars, but also to join forces to raise money for families of children with cancer through Help A Child Smile and for women and children who are victims of domestic violence who are being helped by Catholic Family Services of Peel

“We are very excited to showcase an exhibition game with Brampton’s local Catholic Family Services All-Star team” said Mark Napier, Executive Director, NHL Alumni. “We cherish the chance to get together as Alumni to play with old friends and promote the game of hockey across Ontario, all while raising money for a great cause.”

The exciting blend of hockey skill and fun ensures that all will have a fantastic time. In addition to the game, the fans will be treated to a skills competition featuring the world-class players, as well as some hilarious on-ice practical jokes. The game will be taking place at the Powerade Centre, which is located at 7575 Kennedy Road, Brampton, at 1 pm. For ticket information, please visit www.hockeydayinbrampton.ca Come out and join in the fun!

Help A Child Smile (www.helpachildsmile.com) is a charity dedicated to bringing joy into the lives of children with cancer. HACS was founded in 1987 in honour of Kacey Lynn Rainville, whose wish to go to Wonderland inspired family and friends to “Help a Child Smile.” Since then, it has helped or is currently helping over 800 families with children being treated at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. HACS provides assistance for lower-income families with needs that OHIP won’t cover. It also arranges activities for the kids, fundraising events, and trips to Wonderland and Florida.

Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin www.cfspd.com CFS offers counseling services to individuals, couples, and families for issues dealing with emotional and relational well being. These issues include but are not limited to domestic violence, stress, couple and family problems, emotional trauma, loss and separation. We also serve through community outreach and family life education; and by continued advocacy efforts to improve access for everyone to social services in Peel and Dufferin.

We deliver our services in a manner which reflects the values and traditions consistent with Catholic social teaching and the doing of justice. These social justice principles embrace the inherent dignity of the human person, the sanctity of life, and the inclusion of all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, age or physical ability.

The NHL Alumni (www.nhlalumni.net) is a non-profit organization, which serves as a liaison for 28 local alumni groups. The Association has adopted the motto of "Hockey's Greatest Family", providing programs and assistance for all retired NHL players, including career transition with the Life After Hockey Program.

Scotiabank is proud to provide exciting experiences like the NHL Alumni Tour for hockey fans in our community. As Canada's Hockey Bank, Scotiabank has seen first hand, the love that Canadians have for this game. Through this Tour, the NHL Alumni and Scotiabank are able to support an event that raises much-needed funding and awareness for families of children with cancer.

About Scotiabank

As the Official Bank of the NHL®, NHLPA®, NHL Alumni™ and the CWHL, Scotiabank is very proud to be Canada’s Hockey Bank. Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada from local teams and minor hockey associations to professional players and leagues. Through its partnerships, Scotiabank’s hockey programs enrich the communities where Canadians live and work by engaging fans and players in new ways to celebrate our game. Scotiabank supports the passion and pride Canadians feel for hockey and believes that this great game helps young people learn about teamwork, camaraderie and the spirit of competition. Scotiabank also has partnerships with the Calgary Flames®, whose home is Scotiabank Saddledome, and the Ottawa Senators® whose home arena is Scotiabank Place. For more information on Scotiabank’s hockey programs, visit www.scotiahockeyclub.com.

For more information:

Dylan Wade, NHL Alumni Association, 416.798.2586 ext: 33