This is the 10th year the event is taking
place in Calgary
CALGARY, Nov. 7, 2017 /CNW/ - On November 12, 300 female hockey players aged 7-14
will hit the ice with Canadian hockey legend Cassie Campbell-Pascall for the 10th annual
Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest in Calgary, at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest is a day-long on and off-ice
training series designed to empower young girls across Canada, with a passion for hockey, to dream
big and reach their infinite potential.The event has provided
aspiring female minor hockey players in Calgary with positive experiences through the
game of hockey since 2008. This year Scotiabank reached the
important milestone of supporting one million kids and counting,
through its commitment to kids' community hockey across
Canada.
"Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest is a fantastic opportunity for
young female hockey players to celebrate our nation's favourite
game," said Cassie Campbell-Pascall.
"Through this event, these young athletes will improve their
skills, build their confidence, and learn how to work together as a
team. I'm incredibly proud to be a part of this event because I
know from my own experience how valuable it is to receive support
from the hockey community. It's my pleasure to give back through
the Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest to these young girls who share my
passion for the game."
This season, Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest is available to female
hockey players aged 7-14 at no cost in four communities across
Canada – Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto. Along with providing young girls with
access to some of Canada's most
influential female hockey stars, the program includes on and
off-ice training, and a nutrition session explaining the importance
of healthy eating.
"It is an honour to present Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, which
helps encourage the young female athletes in our community to reach
their infinite potential through skill development, teamwork, and
the impact of working with their hockey heroes," said Rod Wendt, District Vice-President, Calgary
South at Scotiabank. "This event in Calgary allows Scotiabank to share our love
for the game, and to inspire a new generation of athletes to go
forward with their dreams. Young people are our future leaders and
Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary
skills and resources they need to support their success."
Scotiabank has a long tradition of supporting Canadian hockey at
all levels – from local teams and minor hockey associations to
professional players and leagues. At Scotiabank, investing in our
communities has been a focus for 185 years. We believe investing in
young people is the pathway to community prosperity.
To learn more about the event and Scotiabank's commitment to
kids' community hockey, visit
www.scotiabankgirlshockeyfest.com.
About Scotiabank Hockey
Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the NHL®, NHL
Alumni™, CWHL, Vancouver Canucks®, Winnipeg Jets®,
Toronto Maple Leafs®, Ottawa Senators®, Edmonton
Oilers® and the Calgary Flames® whose home arena is the
Scotiabank Saddledome. The Bank also supports the Montreal
Canadiens®. Scotiabank's Community Hockey Sponsorship Program has
supported over million kids through its involvement with minor
hockey teams in communities across Canada. To find out more about Scotiabank's
hockey programs, please visit www.scotiabank.com/the5thseason.
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SOURCE Scotiabank