NEWS RELEASE
January 10, 2013
For immediate release
OVER 11,000 KIDS GEAR UP FOR ESSO MINOR HOCKEY WEEK
CALGARY, ALTA - Hockey Calgary and Imperial Oil are pleased to announce the kick off to the 43rd annual Esso Minor Hockey Week. The opening ceremonies will take place on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Flames Community Arenas, Arena Red.
"This tournament is like the Stanley Cup for these kids and their enthusiasm never fails to rub off on us. The tournament is growing every year thanks to Imperial Oil and our other community sponsors,” said Christina Rogers, Manager, Communications, Marketing and Events.
The opening ceremonies will see some of Calgary's favourite mascots, Perry Cavanagh, Chair, Esso Minor Hockey Week and Karen Fraser, Marketing Sponsorship Manager, Imperial Oil.
What: Esso Minor Hockey Week Opening Ceremonies
When: Friday, Jan. 11, 2013
Where: Flames Community Arenas, Arena Red (2390 47 Ave. SW)
Time: 7 p.m. (puck drop at 7:15 p.m.)
In Attendance: Esso Minor Hockey Week Chair, Perry Cavanagh
Imperial Oil Marketing Sponsorship Manager, Karen Fraser
Harvey the Hound and Deke the Dog
Game following the ceremony: Atom Division 5 (Southland vs Shaw Meadows)
Esso Minor Hockey Week is the largest minor hockey tournament in the world, seeing over 11,000 kids, 655 teams, 3,200 coaches and 4,000 volunteers throughout the week. This year Esso Minor Hockey Week is taking place between Jan. 11 – Jan. 19, 2013.
“For 34 years, Imperial Oil and the Esso brand have been proud to support one of Calgary’s great annual traditions, Esso Minor Hockey Week,” said Fraser. “As we get ready to kick-off another event, we salute Hockey Calgary, the many volunteers and officials, and all the enthusiastic parents and participants who have really been instrumental in making Esso Minor Hockey Week such a success.”
Hockey Calgary is pleased to have Imperial Oil as a proud sponsor of Esso Minor Hockey Week for the past 34 years. Hockey Calgary would also like to welcome the Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen, Jugo Juice and Murphy Classic Photography as new partners for this year’s Esso Minor Hockey Week.
Esso Minor Hockey Week creates friendly competition throughout the entire city and we want YOU to be a part of it. Please visit the Hockey Calgary website at www.hockeycalgary.com for the full schedule.
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For more information, please contact
Christina Rogers
Manager, Communications, Marketing and Events
Hockey Calgary
christina@hockeycalgary.com
Office: (403) 245-5773 ext. 203
Cell: (403) 354-4407