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August 4, 2010

Provincial Government Invests $200,000 to Support Three Hockey Canada Events

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has invested $200,000 in support of three Hockey Canada events being held in the province over the next nine months. The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, made the announcement today at a news conference held at Mile One Centre in St. John's.

Beginning today, and throughout the weekend, the top 45 under-20 male hockey players in the country will participate in Hockey Canada's National Junior Team Development Camp, taking place at Mile One Stadium. In addition, the 2010 4 Nations Cup, a tournament featuring some of the world's best female players will take place from November 9-13 and, from April 18-24, the province will play host to the 2011 TELUS Cup National Midget Hockey Tournament.

"By supporting these elite sporting events, the Provincial Government is heightening the awareness of the benefits of sport participation and the pursuit of athletic excellence," said Minister French. "Through this investment, there is an increased opportunity for residents, particularly our young, up-and-coming athletes, to witness first-hand the incredible talent of some of the country's best young male and female hockey players."

The events are being held in the province to recognize the 75th anniversary of Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador, one of Hockey Canada's 13 branches across the country.

"We're honoured to help Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador celebrate its 75th anniversary by bringing these three prestigious events to the province," said Bob Nicholson, President and CEO of Hockey Canada. "Newfoundland and Labrador is already a province rich in hockey heritage, and this week's National Junior Team Development Camp, along with November's 4 Nations Cup and next year's TELUS Cup, will build on that strong tradition and create lifelong memories for players and fans alike."

Gerry Evans, President of Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador, said the Provincial Government investment helped ensure these events could be hosted in the province.

"We are really excited about having these three major hockey events in our province," said Mr. Evans. "The Provincial Government has been a long-time supporter of our association, and this announcement only further illustrates how they recognize the need to support amateur hockey."

For more information on Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador, visit: www.hockeynl.ca. For more information on Hockey Canada, the National Junior Team, the 2010 4 Nations Cup and the 2011 TELUS Cup, visit: www.hockeycanada.ca 

All events at the National Junior Team Development Camp are open to the public. Ticket packages for all three events are now available and can be purchased at the Mile One Centre box office, by calling 709-576-7657 or 1-800-361-4595, and online at www.admission.com. Individual tickets to the "Red-White" games — two intrasquad exhibition games taking place Friday and Saturday of this week — go on sale tomorrow (Thursday, August 5).

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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca 
André Brin
Director, Communications
Hockey Canada
403-777-4557, 403-540-8444
abrin@hockeycanada.ca
 
Craig Tulk
Executive Director
Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador
709-489-5512
ctulk@hockeynl.ca 
 

2010 08 04                                                   12:10 p.m.
 


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