Hockey Manitoba Announces Details for 100th Anniversary Season

WINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - July 08, 2014) - Hockey Manitoba is excited to announce details for the organization's 100th Anniversary celebrations taking place during the 2014-15 season. Hockey Manitoba will host numerous special events and promotions throughout the season in acknowledgement of celebrating a rich history of hockey in our province, but also leaving a legacy for generations to come in the next 100 years. Hockey Manitoba is also pleased to announce a significant partnership with Scotiabank to become the Premier Partner of the Hockey Manitoba 100th Anniversary and Official Partner of Hockey Manitoba. 

Bill Whitehead, President of Hockey Manitoba said, "We're truly ecstatic about what we have planned to celebrate the 100th Anniversary this season. There's been thousands upon thousands of people who have shaped this game over the years so we're extremely honoured to be the individuals tasked to organize such a historic celebration within our province."

Hockey Manitoba has launched a micro-website as an extension of the organization's primary website dedicated to the 100th Anniversary. The micro-website, www.hockeymanitoba.ca/100 will house key event and program information throughout the 2014-15 season along with historic profiles of Hockey Manitoba alumni. Fun interactive features will also be included within the micro-website such as a historic timeline, myTeam Manitoba, 100th Anniversary Sweepstakes, and special alumni video interviews. 

The first event to begin the season of celebration will be the 100th Anniversary Celebrity Golf Tournament taking place Tuesday, August 12 at Southwood Golf & Country Club. The day will see 144 golfers participate in a Texas Scramble tournament with celebrities such as Eddie Belfour, Cody Eakin, Mike Keane, Barry Trotz, Travis Zajac and many more great special guests joining the celebration.

Later this fall, Hockey Manitoba will host a Minor Hockey Summit bringing together important stakeholders and decision makers within the province. A core focus on player development and how membership is serviced will headline the agenda throughout the event September 26-27 in Winnipeg. A special weekend dedicated to female hockey, Project 100, will take place December 12-14 in Winnipeg. This major event will feature a number of sub-events such as a Hockey Discovery Day, exhibition tournaments, female coaching clinics, Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, Female Bantam AAA Showcase, and several feature games scheduled within the weekend.