Tourism, Culture and Recreation
November 5, 2010
World's Top Four
Women's Hockey Teams to
Compete for Coveted 4 Nations Cup
Some of the best women hockey players in
the world are in Newfoundland and Labrador this week as they prepare to
compete for the 2010 4 Nations Cup, being held in St. John's and
Clarenville, November 9-13.
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of
Tourism, Culture and Recreation, is hosting a special Team Canada
reception this evening (Friday, November 5) at the Sheraton Hotel
Newfoundland. The reception will serve as an introduction to the
eight-game tournament, which features the world's top four women's
hockey teams — Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland.
"This highly-anticipated hockey
tournament will provide our residents with a first-hand look at the
incredible talent of these world-class hockey players," said Minister
French. "But it means so much more than that. The development camps and
activities being held in conjunction with this event will also serve to
inspire many young women to participate in physical activity, get
involved with organized sport, and pursue their athletic dreams. I
encourage everyone to get out, see as many games as you can, and
participate in this exciting international women's hockey event."
In August, the Provincial Government
announced a $200,000 investment in support of three Hockey Canada events
being held in Newfoundland and Labrador: the National Junior Team
Development Camp, held August 3-6 at Mile One Centre; the 4 Nations Cup,
and the 2011 TELUS Cup National Midget Hockey Tournament, which will
take place April 18-24. 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.
"The long wait is over, and the best four
women's hockey teams in the world will now showcase the game in our
province," said Gerry Evans, President of Hockey Newfoundland and
Labrador. "We are looking forward to witnessing some exciting hockey and
we expect this event to significantly impact the continued growth of
women's hockey in our association."
For more information on the 2010 4
Nations Cup, visit:
www.hockeycanada.ca.
Ticket packages for six games at Mile One
Centre, including the Olympic gold medal rematch between Canada and the
United States on Tuesday, November 9, can be purchased at the Mile One
Centre box office, by calling 709-576-7657 or 1-800-361-4595, or by
visiting www.admission.com. For
ticket information for the scheduled games in Clarenville, please visit
the Clarenville Events Centre box office, or call 709-466-4105 ex. 222.
A detailed tournament schedule can be
found in the backgrounder below.
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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
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Craig Tulk
Executive Director
Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador
709-489-5512
ctulk@hockeynl.ca
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BACKGROUNDER
2010 4 Nations Cup Tournament Schedule
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
7:00
p.m. |
Round Robin |
FIN
— SWE
|
Clarenville Events Centre |
7:30
p.m. |
Round Robin |
CAN
— USA
|
Mile
One Centre |
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
7:00
p.m. |
Round Robin |
SWE
— CAN
|
Clarenville Events Centre |
7:30
p.m. |
Round Robin |
USA
— FIN
|
Mile
One Centre |
Thursday, November 11, 2010
No games scheduled
Friday, November 12, 2010
1:00
p.m. |
Round Robin |
USA
— SWE
|
Mile
One Centre |
7:30
p.m. |
Round Robin |
CAN
— FIN
|
Mile
One Centre |
Saturday, November 13, 2010
4:00
p.m. |
Bronze |
3 —
4
|
Mile
One Centre |
7:30
p.m. |
Gold
/ Or |
1 —
2
|
Mile
One Centre |
2010 11 05
9:55 a.m.
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